224th INTLconnect Newsletter- February 17, 2020
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members & Welcome back!
You are reading the 224th 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
Celebrating the Success of 2020 International Illini Networking in Chicago (IINC) Event
On Saturday, February 15 approximately 100 selected international students interested in connecting with alumni in Chicago, earned this lucrative platform to learn about alumni job searches and career experiences. It was a day-long networking event with lunch hosted by career services offices on campus. We are thankful to our alumni who were a part of this event and helped our students in this regard.
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
Are you interested in careers at United Nations (UN) agencies, but not sure where to start? Our presenters will share their internship experiences at UN agencies and explain how the internships led to their current careers.
Speakers
-Aline Roldan (Urban Planning alum/Knowledge Management Consultant at United Nations ESCAP): she is originally from Brazil and studied at U of Illinois for her master's degree, and then is working in Bangkok, Thailand for the UN ESCAP.
- Mike Shen (Global Studies in Education Ph D student): Mike used to intern at the United Nations working on UN Millennium Development Goals project
To learn more about the event and RSVP Visit Handshake.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
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. One of your primary duties would be writing blog posts about health care. This employer accepts OPT/CPT. To apply visit Handshake.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020
Machine Learning is critical part of Adobe’s Cloud offering. They are looking for potential candidates for this field. To learn and apply visit Handshake.
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.
Applications Development Engineer at KLA Corporation, Chennai, India
Application Deadline: July 15, 2020
KLA performs rigorous research, develop, and manufacture the world's most advanced inspection and measurement equipment for the semiconductor and nanoelectronics industries. Recently they have posted job on Handshake.
On-Campus Internships/Jobs/Opportunities
University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network (UIAAAN) Scholarship 2020
Application Deadline: by March 13, 2020
UIAAAN strongly invests in the future leaders and is pleased to offer scholarships to outstanding students at the University of Illinois. Both domestic and international applicants must submit a resume, an unofficial UI transcript, contact information for one reference and the essay response (300 words or less). Applications must be submitted as one single pdf file to aacc@illinois.edu .
The Career Center Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Pizza and Professionals - Internships at Research Park
Friday, February 21, Noon - 1:00 p.m. at Illini Union, 407, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL
Enjoy lunch on us and listen to a panel discussion from Research Park professionals. Learn how to land and make the most of an internship at Research Park. Learn more about Research Park: https://researchpark.illinois.edu/. To RSVP click here.
Global Careers: Returning to India
Friday, March 6, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E. Green St., Champaign, IL
Indian alumni who returned to India after working in the States for some years are invited virtually. They will share their career journey as well as their insights on career and startup opportunities in tech industries in India. Details of the invited speakers will be posted on Handshake.
D.I.N.E Diversity and Inclusion Networking Exchange
Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Illini Union, Room B, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL
Learn what questions you can ask to determine if an organization meets your diverse needs. In DINE you can engage with employers who value diversity in the workplace as well as you can practice networking with company representatives in a casual setting. Registration strongly encouraged.
Register at go.illinois.edu/dine2020
On Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Global Engagement Lounge by Student Affairs International Education Committee
Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., AACC 1210 West Nevada Street, MC-149
Urbana, IL
Topic: International Women's Day
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) featuring the IWD photographs, which highlight women’s achievements, experience and resilience around the world. 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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South Asian American Leadership Conference by The Asian American Cultural Center. Registration Check-In: Friday, February 21, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., the Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL
The Asian American Cultural Center is hosting a South Asian American Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 22. South Asian Americans are one of the most rapidly growing groups in Illinois and the nation. This conference is FREE for all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students. If you are interested in attending, please register here: https://forms.gle/hFg6BTpZqENWe6zC9. A variety of workshops will be offered on Saturday, February 22, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. followed by a variety show at 5:00 p.m. in Lincoln Theatre.
Apply for the Asian American Leadership Awards 2020: Now Accepting Nominations! Submission deadline: March 14, 2020
Leadership Awards: April 20, 2020
These awards recognize excellence in activities, programs, and services that promote cross-cultural understanding of Asian American and Asian international experiences, and that provide educational and cultural support for Asians and Asian Americans in our university community. To learn more and submit nomination 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
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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