Applications for the 2022 cycle are due THIS FRIDAY, April 1, 2022. Woolies are paid a $250 stipend and receive a number of other perks!

Join our Team! Being a Woolie is a fun leadership position for undergraduate students, where you meet lots of great people, learn interesting facts about UMBC, and help create a fun, informative welcome program for new students. 

Welcome Week Leaders (Woolies) are ambassadors for UMBC, and facilitate Welcome Week for new students at UMBC. Woolies develop relationships with new students, engage with Welcome Week events, and also help with the logistics of Welcome Week. Woolies are here to support new students and their transition to college by sharing their personal student experiences, valuable resources, and important upcoming events and opportunities.

Interested students can attend an information session TODAY Monday, March 28, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. in Public Policy 105. (Attendance is not required to apply.)

You can also learn more about the time commitment, stipend, qualifications, and trainings by visiting https://welcomeweek.umbc.edu/woolies/want-to-be-a-woolie/

Undergraduate students can apply online at https://tinyurl.com/Woolies2022

Questions? Email Woolies2022@umbc.edu

Do you have an interest in Becoming a Nonprofit Leader or Social Entrepreneur?
Are you ready to intern within a Nonprofit or Social Venture this Summer?

If yes, apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change.

Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500 toward their compensation. In addition to the internship, students engage in projects and activities that further expose them to the social entrepreneurial mindset.

Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500 
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a nonprofit/social venture
- Develop a network of contacts in the nonprofit community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework

TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in social entrepreneurship/nonprofit leadership and this intern program.  What has been your entrepreneurial involvement thus far such as coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)?  What type of nonprofit would you like to intern for and why?

Your resume and cover letter can be submitted via UMBCworks, position 9339158

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday, April 7th

Do you have an interest in Entrepreneurship?
Are you ready to intern within a Start-up this Summer?

If yes, apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change.

The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change prepares UMBC students for the rigors and rewards of entrepreneurship and social innovation. This program places highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds in mentored internships (remote and/or on-site) to better prepare them to launch for-profit ventures.

Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500 toward their compensation. In addition to the internship, students engage in projects and activities that further expose them to the entrepreneurial mindset.

Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a growing business
- Develop a network of contacts in the entrepreneurial community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework

TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in both entrepreneurship and this intern program. What has been your entrepreneurial involvement thus far such as coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)? What type of start-up would you like to intern for and why?

Credentials can be submitted via UMBCworks (position 9339155):
Christine Routzahn
Director
UMBC Career Center, UMBC
routzahn@umbc.edu

If you do not have a resume already approved in UMBCworks, send your resume and cover letter directly to routzahn@umbc.edu

Deadline: Thursday, April 7th

The GPS Program is a unique opportunity for 25 high-achieving college students to “get the inside scoop” from executives from globally minded, leading companies in the region.  Past participants include: Lockheed Martin, Stanley Black & Decker, Jhpiego, T. Rowe Price, Ciena, Under Armour, McCormick, PeaceCorps, and the U.S. State Department, and more.  Participation in this program provides students with the opportunity to meet various C-suite professionals and HR executives and build their professional knowledge, skills, and network.     

2022 Program Details  

• Dates: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 to Friday, June 10, 2022   
• Location: In-Person at various companies  
• Application Deadline: April 15, 2022  
• Learn More & Apply to the GPS Program Here  

Candidate Pre-requisites   

• Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior (at the time of the program)   
• Must be able to participate in a full 10-day program  
• Program participation fee of $250 (due only upon acceptance into program with need-based scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis)   

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to meet and hear first-hand from executives and industry leaders.   

Applicants will be able to request between $150 and $1500 depending on their need.

The application is now live, and will close 11:59pm ET on March 31.

The Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering Department(CBEE) in collaboration with the Career Center will offer a Resume Revamp event on Friday, April 1^st, 2-3pm (online). 

Don't miss this opportunity to receive feedback on your resume! As part of the session you will also hear from a panel of faculty and the Career Center about resume tips.

Space is limited- RSVP today! Please view full details here.