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U.S. Department of State Information Session

I hope everyone is doing well today. I am providing you all with information regarding an information session that the U.S. Department of State will be conducting next week on campus. The speaker, Julie Ruterbories, has expressed interest in all majors. If there are any faculty contacts or students that may have an interest in this event, please provide them with the following information:

Next week on Wednesday, November 13^th, at 5:00PM, Julie Ruterbories, Diplomat in Residence from The U. S. Department of State will be visiting our campus to host an information session for interested students about job and internship opportunities. Attached is a PowerPoint slide with details for the information session. In addition, I am providing a statement from Julie regarding the opportunities below that may be used to help promote this event to your students:

“The U.S. Department of State – and our employees – promotes freedom and democracy throughout the world, helping countries lift themselves out of poverty to become prosperous, stable and democratic states. We’re continuously striving to find ways to work together as a country to maximize the impact of America’s resources. Now we’re asking you, one of our greatest resources, to consider a public service career with the U.S. Department of State.

With your diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, you can become part of America’s leadership, contributing your innovative thinking and global perspective to support and expand our efforts worldwide.”

November 13, 2013, 5:00 PM, Festival Conference and Student Center, Conference Room 2

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Have a wonderful evening!

-Brady Schwendeman

Brady Schwendeman Recruiting Assistant James Madison University Career and Academic Planning Employer Relations & Recruiting Services Sonner Hall, MSC 0103, Room 128 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 W: (540) 568- 7133

Are you interested in gaining international work experience and building your post-graduation job prospects? Consider doing an internship in China! During the month of November, CRCC Asia is running its annual Scholarship Program and we are giving away 15 scholarships, totalling more than $30,000 for students who wish to take part in our programs in 2014. The application is open until November 22nd 2013 and applicants will be judged on the strength of their application and phone interview, with a final decision made in the first week of December 2013.

 

CRCC Asia’s China Internship Program provides one, two, or three month internships in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Sanya. Fluent English is the only language requirement and there is a program start date each month of the year.

 

We work with over 400 top companies in China to offer a wide range of placements across various industries including finance, law, marketing/PR, engineering, accounting, pharmaceuticals, NGO's and many others. All accommodation and visa processing is included in the program, as well as a schedule of social and business events.

 

We have over 3500 alumni from more than 150 countries worldwide, who have all benefited from the CRCC Asia China Internship Program.

 

To read about our programs, please visit www.crccasia.com and to apply for one of our scholarships, please go tocrccasia.com/scholarship/ and click on the Application Form on the left of the page or click here. 

 

We look forward to seeing you in China soon!

 

CRCC Asia

About CRCC Asia

 

China Internship Program

We are the largest provider of internship opportunities and study abroad courses for students in China, with 1,2 and 3 month programs starting every month in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Sanya. We have organized over 3500 student placements in the past six years, and work with over 400 companies, across various industries including Finance, Law, Marketing/PR, Engineering, Green Tech, International Business, Pharmaceuticals, NGOs and many more.  Fluent English is the only language requirement.

 

Our programs have been reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and the BBC. CRCC Asia has also developedpartnerships with various universities, including the University of Texas Austin, the University of Wisconsin Madison and Colorado State University. You can find more information through our short video here .

 

US Internship Program

In response to the popularity of our China Internship Program, we recently launched a new program, which offers international students, especially Chinese students, a corporate internship in San Francisco, California. This caters to a growing demand of US-based international students who want  to gain practical work experience and professional development in the US. For more information, please visit http://www.crccasia.com/usinternship/

 

If you have any further questions or if you are interested in any of our Programs, then  please feel free to contact me and I would be more than happy to arrange a phone call.

 

Katie Rolfes

Marketing Associate

 

CRCC Asia LLC (USA)
703 Market Street
Suite 1401
San Francisco, CA 94103

Tel: +1 415 243 0967
http://www.crccasia.com/

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KAI Career and Intern Opportunities

STEM Internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Research Opportunities at National Laboratories for Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureates, Graduate Students, and Faculty in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math areas.

Please contact Amanda VanOver at Amanda.VanOver@orau.org for additional questions on the Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) or Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS)

Want to complete a hands-on research project?

Want to gain a competitive advantage?

Want to be mentored by top nationally acclaimed scientists?

Want to use state-of-the-art equipment and facilities

Want to interact with a national community of peers?

General Information

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has a long history and interest in providing hands-on research experiences to students at all academic levels.  Over the years, these research experience programs have enhanced students' academic curricula and at the same time have helped the Laboratory (1) develop its own workforce and (2) contribute to the national vision for excellence in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. ORNL is a multi-program science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department (DOE) by UT-Battelle, LLC.  Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of sciences, engineering, mathematics, and technology.  ORNL scientists are also fully supportive of their responsibility to help mentor the next generation of scientists.

Eligibility

You must meet the qualifications of all programs if you would like to complete an application.  You can find the eligibility requirements on the program postings.

Selection

Applicants are selected based on academic achievements, scientific interests, and career goals.

Stipend

Participants will receive a stipend based on academic level.  Plus some programs provide a housing allowance, and one round trip to and from the lab from your university or home.  Certain eligibility requirements will need to be met in order to be eligible for the housing and travel.  See information provided on web site.

Application

Please visit http://www.orau.org/ornl[orau.org] and click on your academic level to learn more about educational programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Complete your profile in the Talent and Opportunity System (TOppS) system and then apply to one or all of the program postings. Applications must be submitted visa the TOppS system.  See the programs web sites for suggested deadline dates.