222nd INTLconnect Newsletter- February 3, 2020
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members & Welcome back!
You are reading the 222nd 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 services and programs for international students. Visit https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/INTLconnect and our INTLconnect at Illinois LinkedIn group. To view previous newsletters, visit the Newsletter Blog.
INTL News
Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) Information Session: Only Two Info Sessions are left!
This is the call for CC-I Spring 2020 session! If you want to join the Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) program, it is mandatory to attend one of the four CC-I Information Sessions. CC-I is the signature program for international undergraduate and master's students who want to be more competitive in the job market. The CC-I application deadline is February 4 and the program runs for nine weeks. Two Info Sessions are listed below:
Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) Information Sessions
- 3rd session on Monday, February 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois .To RSVP click here
- 4th session on Tuesday, February 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois .To RSVP click here
Global Careers: Singapore
Thursday, February 6, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois
An opportunity to know more about the job market in Singapore is coming! Singapore is one of the top destinations for global talents. The Career Center has invited representatives from Singaporean governmental agencies and employers in Singapore. A light dinner will be provided. It is co-hosted by Singapore Students Association. To learn more about the event and RSVP click here.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Quantitative analyst intern at Connexin Group, IL, USA
Application Deadline: April 30, 2020
Connexin Group focuses on risk management analytics solution, quantitative modeling development and various client facing consulting services. To learn more, and apply for this position click here.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2020
ACEA is the platform for licensed professionals to learn throughout their careers which serve as the central resource for continuing education (CE) in healthcare. This employer accepts OPT/CPT. To apply visit Handshake.
Application Deadline: March 6, 2020
MatMaCorp is a materials engineering and biological science company, is a developer of comprehensive solutions for science, medicine and agriculture. Currently, they are seeking a software engineer to help design and develop scalable and robust hardware code base and web applications. To apply visit Handshake.
Intern at Extentia Information Technology, Pune, India
Application Deadline: March 31, 2020
Extentia is a global technology and services firm that helps clients transform and realize their digital strategies. Click here to learn more about this full time paid internship position.
Application Deadline: March 9, 2020
BLADE is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, and currently looking for highly motivated business development analysts to join their small team. To learn more visit their website and Handshake.
On-Campus Internships/Jobs
Summer Peer Advisor at Division of General Studies (DGS)
Application Deadline: by 5 p.m., March 23, 2020
The Division of General Studies (DGS) is seeking undergraduate student leaders, who are interested in being a positive influence on the DGS campus community, to assist with their New Student Registration program. Email a cover letter, resume and three references to Jessica Arnold, jarnold7@illinois.edu. Applications received after 5pm will not be considered.
Informational sessions about the position will be held at Illini Union Board (IUB), 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 on February 25, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 am in IUB 504 and March 4, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in IUB 504
Summer Interns for Multiple Positions at The Siebel Center for Design (SCD)
Application Deadline: February 6, 2020
The Siebel Center for Design (SCD) is offering a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to learn more about human-centered design and design thinking. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply within any year or discipline. Therefore, students within any major are encouraged to apply. For full details or to apply, please visit our website: https://designcenter.illinois.edu/summerinterns
Intern at The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) 2020-2021
The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) paid & unpaid internship program provides students an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding of global and Asian American experiences. Applicants must attend one of the above meetings. Federal Work Study strongly preferred.
Informational Meetings at AACC, 1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana, IL are as follows:
Tuesday, February 4, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, February 10, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. For inquiries email: aacc@illinois.edu
The Career Center Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Global Careers: Internships at UN Agencies
Thursday, February 27, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, IL
May be you are interested in careers at United Nations (UN) agencies, but not sure where to start from. Our presenters will share their internship experiences at UN agencies and explain how the internships have led to current careers. To learn more about the event and RSVP Visit Handshake.
On Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Global Engagement Lounge by Student Affairs International Education Committee
Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., AACC 1210 West Nevada Street, MC-149
Urbana, IL
Topic: Love Yourself Berry Much
Come discuss body image, self-love, and unhealthy relationships with food with McKinley Dietitian while making an Acai berry bowl.
GEL is a unique place where you can meet other international and domestic students, enjoy interactive activities and transform your Illinois experience. All students are welcome! GEL is cosponsored by OIIR-IE, AACC and Office of Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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The Division of Student Affairs: Interested In your Opinions
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Conference Room, Turner Student Services Building, Fourth Floor, 610 E. John Street. on February 13, 17 and 19, 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
If you are an international student, the Division of Student Affairs would like to learn about your university experiences. They would like to know your level of satisfaction with their programs and services. Small group discussions known as focus groups will take place at International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Food and a small gift will be provided in appreciation of your time. If you are interested in participating in one of these focus groups please complete the form: click here.
Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (Study Abroad), Illinois International, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Study Abroad Reminders: The application deadline for Fall 2020, Summer 2020, and Academic Year 2020-21 study abroad programs is February 15.To learn more click here.
Off Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Los Angeles Career Forum 2020 for Japanese and English Bilinguals
Saturday, March 21- Sunday, March 22, Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015. To register and learn more click here.
University YMCA International Travel Scholarship Award
Applications Open: January 21, 2020
Application Deadline: February 24, 2020
The Fred S. Bailey International Travel Scholarship offers academic scholarships to recognize students leading international partnerships. To learn more and apply, visit:
universityymca.org/bailey/travel-scholarship/ and complete this Nomination Form.
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