CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Career Coaching
Internship and Research Scholarships Available for Summer! Apply by April 15th
Have you applied for a summer internship or research opportunity that is either unpaid, or has associated costs such as tuition, travel, or housing? You can apply for up to $1500 of funding to help support your experience. Funds may be used for transportation to the location of the experience, program fees or tuition, extra housing and food costs, conference participation, equipment, or any other reasonable expenses. See all the details about eligibility and apply for the scholarship here.
Applications for summer funding are due by April 15th. For questions about the scholarship application, contact the CAS Career Coaches at cascareers@unl.edu.
CASC 200: Career Development in Arts & Sciences available Fall 2022
Need help exploring your major/career options, identifying ways to gain experience, and developing a high-quality resume? Enroll in CASC 200 this fall. 1 credit hour. Online only. Available now in MyRED.
Gaining Experience
Intern with Nebraska Appleseed
• Appleseed is a nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskan. Nebraska Appleseed takes a systems-based approach to address complex issues in the areas of child welfare, economic justice, health care access, and immigrants and communities.
• Nebraska Appleseed interns have the chance to work on public interest issues in the areas of research, advocacy, community outreach, and other critical organizational projects.
• Application found here: https://neappleseed.org/volunteer#intern.
• Application Deadline: April 1st at 5pm
Yeutter Student Fellows: Building the Next Generation of Trade Leaders
• Application Deadline” April 22nd
• Tap into research with the Yeutter Institute, research and produce professional deliverable, advance your understanding of international trade policy, develop community with your peers, explore career paths in international trade.
Schramm Education Center
• These positions would be great for students interested in gaining experience in environmental education and science communication. We are looking to hire as soon as we can so that we are fully staffed for the field trip season in late spring and for summer. The six-month positions can be either part time or full time.
• Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/3466832/temporary-park-worker-ii-naturalist?fbclid=IwAR0eVDl_qwHE1W_fN9AoAj_KbUDyLeLtuqOWzwrwA_yZ4nCicqqjFGAJxpQ.
ORISE Research Participation Program
• The ORISE Research Participation Program has announced new fellowship opportunities at the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
• BARDA provides an integrated, systematic approach to the advanced research and development of medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear agents, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases, like COVID-19, that threaten the U.S. civilian population. This is an exciting opportunity for fellows to be involved with such critical activities to help protect our Nation.
• Undergraduate and graduate students may apply for part-time positions for this summer (May-August 2022).
• The application deadline is April 30, 2022.
• Preferred skills:
o Strong oral and written skills
o Critical thinking and data analysis
o Independence, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative
o Preferred fields of study: life sciences, physical sciences, communications & graphic design, environmental and marine sciences, mathematics & statistics
Big Red Resilience and Well-being Volunteers
• The team is looking for students who want to empower their peers to live their best lives, now and in the future. The minimum volunteer commitment is one semester.
o Opportunities include: Husker Pantry volunteers, Money Coaches, REACH Undergraduate Trainers, Well-being Ambassadors, and Well-being Coaches
• Find out more here: https://resilience.unl.edu/get-involved
• Volunteer Application: https://resilience.unl.edu/big-red-resilience-well-being-volunteer-application
• Application Deadline: April 8th
International Student Participation Requested for Graduate Student Thesis
Are you an international student? If yes, consider participating in a research study as part of a graduate student’s master thesis titled: Discrimination in the Employment Search: Narratives from International Students of Color. This study seeks to illuminate the discriminatory experiences faced by international Students of Color in their post-graduation employment search in the U.S.
This study is looking for those who:
• Identify as an international Student of Color
• Graduated or is anticipating graduation with a bachelor’s degree
• Actively searched for a full-time, post-graduation employment in the U.S. in 2021 (job search behaviors such as searching and applying to jobs, networking, and attending interviews).
Participation will include:
• a 90-minute focus group with other participants, and a 60- to 90-minute individual interview with me.
• You may also be asked to submit documents, records, or artifacts that can contribute to your narrative, as well as to review your individual narrative.
• Ultimately, this project will add to the limited scholarship on international students’ post-graduation, job search experience in the U.S.
If you are interested, please complete the following interest form: https://go.unl.edu/wyrx. (Completing this form does not guarantee you will be selected for this study.) If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me at ytay3@huskers.unl.edu.
Pre-Law
Professional School Visit: Creighton College of Law
March 28th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Professional School Visit: UNL College of Law
April 7th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Applying to Law Schools 101
April 13th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Legal Intern Position
• Bruning Law Group in downtown Lincoln is looking for hard-working students to fill a few legal intern positions for the remaining spring semester and for the summer. Duties include conducting legislative research, drafting, and editing documents, performing organizational tasks, and completing other duties as assigned. This position will report to the Special Projects Coordinator and requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and critical thinking. Interns will gain experience in a professional environment while interacting with attorneys and other support staff.
• Applicants must be proficient in Word and Excel. The positions are paid, and preference will be given to applicants able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Bruning Law Group’s hours of operation are from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Resume and transcripts: Anita Scheuler at anita@bruninglawgroup.com
• Questions: call 402-261-3475
Pre-Law Workshops by AccessLex
• AccessLex is offering some pre-law webinars in the coming weeks. AccessLex provides tools for researching and comparing law schools and financial planning for law school. Sign up to attend any webinar that interests you:
• Choosing a Law School – Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 5 PM CDT
University of Iowa College of Law Bridge 2022
April 9th from 9:00 am-12:05 pm
• The University of Iowa College of Law invites you to the Law Bridge 2022 program. This free program is designed to introduce diverse students to law school. While we can’t be in person this year, we are offering the program as a way for you to learn what it’s like to be a law student, develop a strong application, take two mock law classes, and listen and interact with current and former law students.
• Registration due: April 4th. An invitation will be sent to everyone who registers.
Pre-Health
Gap Year Opportunity – Orthopedic Surgery Research in New York City
• The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City is hiring a full-time research assistant and is looking for pre-health students who will be taking a gap year to work with their research team in foot and ankle surgery research. This position will provide experience in research and patient care. The position is an in-person position in New York City. The full details of the position and information on requirements and how to apply are attached. If you have questions, please email totalankle@hss.edu.
UNMC/ASDA Predental Simulation Clinic
April 2nd from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
• UNMC’s American Student Dental Association is hosting a Dental Simulation Clinic on Saturday, April 2, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. This clinic will include hands-on dentistry activities, DAT prep, mock interviews, dental school tours, and Q & A with current UNMC Dentistry students. See attachment for more details. Registration and payment are due by Friday, March 25.
• Cost: $100 (sponsorships available)
• Registration Information: https://www.unmc.edu/dentistry/_documents/asda-sim-clinic-2022.pdf
• Questions: Email KatelynM.Smith@unmc.edu
Professional School Visit: Des Moines University – DO, PT, Public Health, PA
March 30th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Employer Engagement
Federal Bureau of Investigation
April 5th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Howard L. Hawks Hall
• Today’s FBI is an intelligence-driven and threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities that is staff by a dedicated cadre of more than 30,000 agents, analysts, and other professionals who work around the clock and across the globe to protect the U.S. from terrorism, espionage, cyber-attacks, and major criminal threats, and to provide its many partners with services, support, training, and leadership.
Online / Virtual Career Events
• Adaptive and Accessible Careers at NSA: How we support people with disabilities
• FBI Special Agents: Women in Law Enforcement
• Graduate School in the UK Information Session