321st INTLconnect Newsletter- December 6, 2022
CONTACT:
- Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center (pankaj1@illinois.edu)
- Shoptorshi Rahman, Graduate Assistant at The Career Center (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 321st issue of The Career Center’s INTLconnect Newsletter. This weekly newsletter covers career-related information for international students of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For regular career resources for international students, visit https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/INTLconnect. If you want to connect with international alumni, join INTLconnect at Illinois LinkedIn group. To view previous newsletters, visit the Newsletter Blog.
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INTL News
The Career Center Spring 2023 Event Calendar for International Students
Mark your calendar for the upcoming events in Spring 2023 exclusively geared towards our international students on campus. Further details and RSVP link will be posted soon on Handshake.
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
Updated CPT, OPT, AT list Fall 2022 to Learn about International Friendly Companies!
This week the INTL team of Career Center will update the most recent international student friendly company list on International students page of the Career Center (TCC website). It is helpful to know which companies and organizations have hired Illinois international students on the CPT, OPT, AT status. The data is from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), and The Career Center updates company lists twice a year.
Get Ready for Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) and International Student Career Navigator - Spring 2023 Info Session (In-Person + Online)
This nationally awarded program helps international students become more competitive job/internship candidates. Through a 9-week series of workshops, peer mentoring, immersive experiences, and learning activities you will build a high level of career competence and learn practical information, skills, and strategies. You will receive direct feedback and build a supportive network of peers. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Career Certificate, a valuable credential to market your workplace readiness to potential employers.
This program is open to all international students enrolled in in-person academic programs at UIUC. Learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect
Opportunities in the Research Park for International Students
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 25, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CST
Location: The Career Center, 715 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61820, Conference Room 143
This event is hosted by The Career Center and the Research Park and is designed to inform the international students about the various opportunities that exist at the University of Illinois Research Park. The Assistant Director of Talent, Emily Neal, will share opportunities at the Research Park and answer any questions pertaining to international student employment / research at the Research Park. RSVP here to reserve in-person attendance. Participants on the waitlist can still attend the event remotely via Zoom.
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
Get Ready for Spring 2023 International Student Career Series
Throughout the school year, the Career Center is offering a series of standalone workshops that are designed specifically to help international students with career readiness and job/internship preparation. Check out the Career Center event calendar to learn more.
Other Events/Resources
2022-2023 Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships
Click for Application Instructions
The Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships program recognizes students and registered student organizations for academic excellence, a commitment to leadership at the University of Illinois, and a dedication to service at the local, national, and international levels.
International Education Fall 2022
Reading Day Snacks for Success
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Global Lounge, Illinois Street Residence Halls, 1010 W Illinois St, Urbana
Stop by at Global Lounge at ISR to grab some international snacks and drinks and finish the semester strong! Co-sponsored by International Education, McKinley Health Center, and University Housing. Funded by Office of Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's Broadening Inclusion Grant.
Writers Workshop Productivity Writing Groups
Accomplish your writing goals by joining the Writers Workshop for sustained writing in the company of your colleagues from across the disciplines! Our writing group aims to provide community and accountability. Each session begins with a short conversation about goals and ends with a wrap-up of accomplishments. Fall semester writing groups are held Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon CT. Join in-person in the Siebel Center for Design or online. Please visit calendar to register in advance.
GLOBE Spring 2023 by International Education at UIUC
GLOBE connects Blue members (current university students) with Orange members (new students) and teams them up in small and large groups to participate in various activities and events throughout the semester. Learn more about GLOBE here. If you are interested in participating in Spring 2023, please fill out the interest form.
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