CAREER COACHING
We want to hear from you! Please take 5 minutes to fill out this brief survey to help us gather important feedback on your experience with Career Coaching services in the College of Arts & Sciences. By filling out the survey you can opt into a drawing for one of three prizes: UNL Men’s Basketball tickets vs. Iowa on Feb. 25th, a reusable notebook/tablet, or City of Lincoln t-shirt with new Lincoln logo.
Take the survey here or copy and paste the following link: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9IlNLnWtk9snSS
GAINING EXPERIENCE
National Geographic Internships
• In addition to gaining extensive professional experience, our internship program seeks to inspire, educate and build lasting connections through regular events with some of the National Geographic Society's staff, Explorers, educators and storytellers. Throughout the program, you will receive support and guidance from a wide array of National Geographic staff as you explore what it is like to help us achieve our mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
• https://www.nationalgeographic.org/careers/internships/
• Application Deadline: February 28th, 2022
Undergraduate Student Intern at the Foster Care Review Office
• Foster Care Review Office (FCRO) has an opportunity for an undergraduate student intern to help our office track legislative bills and activity during the 2022 Nebraska legislative session.
• The Foster Care Review Office is an independent state agency responsible for oversight of the foster care system in Nebraska. In addition, the FCRO submits annual and quarterly reports to the legislature with data and information about children in out-of-home care in Nebraska.
• Location: In Lincoln office or remote
• Hours: 10 hours/week
• Submit interest or resume to Monika Gross at monika.gross@nebraska.gov.
2022 RAY DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 application cycle for the Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellowship is now open! The RAY Diversity Fellowship is a two-year (1-year with 1-year renewal), full-time position with partner conservation and clean energy organizations with the goal of increasing and facilitating environmentally-related career pathways for emerging leaders of color. RAY Fellows have worked in a variety of communications, climate, policy, research, education, fieldwork, and philanthropic capacities.
Eligibility & How to Apply
• Eligible applicants will:
• Come from a racial / ethnic background underrepresented in the environmental sector and demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Be no more than 1 year out of college and have a Bachelor's Degree by August 2022 (we are not considering individuals with graduate degrees at this time)
• Have not had a full-time job in conservation or clean energy
• Have the ability to work in the United States and commit to the entire fellowship
• Visit their website at http://www.rayfellowship.org/apply for application instructions
Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research Summer Opportunity
• The Energy Center would like to remind you of the deadline for the summer internship opportunity in energy sciences for 2022. The application deadline is Friday, February 18, 2022. This is the eighth year the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research is offering this opportunity to undergraduate students with support from the Nebraska Public Power District.
• Information about previous internship students and their research projects can be found on the following webpage: http://ncesr.unl.edu/?page_id=9451
• Apply now on Handshake: https://unl.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/5930740?ref=preview-header-click
CAREER EVENTS
Learn International Nebraska
Tuesday, February 15th & Wednesday, February 16th, 1-2:30pm, via Zoom
• This two-day career networking event will give students the opportunity to hear from employers in the state of Nebraska. Each speaker will discuss their organization’s international reach, opportunities for students to get involved, and time will be allotted for a question-and-answer period.
• Day One will feature representatives from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska’s Department of Economic Development, and the Nebraska Corn Board.
o Registration Link for Day One: https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ZIyoobnSa6CJtidBofILw
• Day Two will feature speakers from private companies around the state including Kawasaki, FNBO, and LI-COR.
o Registration Link for Day Two: https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CGss50FJTWat9lHzEwARAQ
Nonprofit in Residence
Join fellows huskers the week of Feb. 21-25 to connect with local nonprofit organizations from 11am-1pm located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-card Office. Students can stop by to meet with organization representatives and learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities
• Monday, February 21st: Transformation Thrift Store
• Tuesday, February 22nd: TeamMates of Lincoln
• Wednesday, February 23rd: OutNebraska
• Thursday, February 24th: Mourning Hope Grief Center
• Friday, February 25th: Family Service Lincoln
CAREER FAIRS
University Career Fairs
February 14th through 16th from 12:00-4:00 pm in Nebraska Union (Centennial Room-2nd floor)
February 17th from 12:00-4:00 pm in East Campus Union
• Looking for an internship, volunteer opportunity, or full-time job in the near future? Attend the upcoming career fairs focused on connecting current students to future opportunities with organizations from a variety of industries
• Learn more about what days to attend, how to prepare, and research companies from the link provided below
• Career Fair Overview: https://careers.unl.edu/2022-spring-unl-career-fairs/
• Preparing for the Fairs: https://careers.unl.edu/preparing-for-career-fairs/
PRE-LAW
Practice LSAT Test
February 19th from 8:45 to 12:00 pm in Louise Pound Hall 27
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu/
• Take this opportunity to practice taking LSAT under timed conditions. This practice exam will be in paper and pencil format, and not a digital format like the official LSAT exams. However, taking a practice LSAT under timed conditions will help you to practice your strategies and thought processes and hone your test-taking skills.
Professional School Visit: University of Nebraska College of Law
February 22nd, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Gaining Experience as a Pre-Law Student
February 24th, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Love Library. South
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
• There are many ways to gain experience as a Pre-Law student, with opportunities on-campus, in the local community, and beyond. With so many options, it can be hard to know where to begin getting involved. Attend this workshop to reflect on which skill sets you would like to develop as a Pre-Law student and plan for your involvement as you prepare to apply to law school.
PRE-HEALTH
COVID Testing Site Positions – Hiring ASAP
• The Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department is setting up a new COVID testing site at the corner of Antelope Parkway and O St. (a few blocks from campus). They are seeking applications for part-time COVID testing assistants.
• The testing site will be open 8:30am-4:15pm and hours will be flexible with students’ schedules; pay is between $20-25/hour; training will be provided on site the first few weeks (no experience necessary); the job duties will be swabbing and properly obtaining samples and delivering the samples to those running the lab equipment. Some outdoor work will be required while performing swabs.
• Instructions to apply:
o Go to: https://www.totalwellnesshealth.com/contractors/. Select Apply Now.Start your application. In the application, be sure to “nominate” to work the Lincoln COVID testing events. Your application will require work history and a recorded interview. If you have questions, email rns@totalwellnesshealth.com.
LEND Internship in Disability Healthcare
• The LEND Pipeline Trainee program is a part-time training program for undergraduate students interested in gaining experience in the field of providing healthcare services to disabled persons. See the attached flyer for more information. This healthcare leadership program allows you to have a directed experience learning about healthcare for people with disabilities. Clinical observation and shadowing will be available. You can complete the internship remotely, but would have some activities to attend periodically in Omaha. They are hoping for applications ASAP. There is a stipend provided for those selected to participate. See attached for instructions on how to apply. Send questions to Kristin.flott@unmc.edu
Professional School Visit: UNMC College of Pharmacy
February 21st, 2022 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT
Kidwell: Employer in Residence
February 24th, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Howard L. Hawks Hall
• Kidwell has more than 250 highly trained and industry certified employees, and we have expanded our operation to include a variety of advanced construction and technological services for businesses. We serve clients throughout the region — and the nation — with computer networking, carrier services, premise cabling, IP access control and cameras, telephony, and electrical contracting. Most importantly, we help our clients harness the power of integration to improve the productivity, longevity, and value of their technology. Our design expertise leads to more efficient (and often lower cost) solutions for our clients.
ONLINE/VIRTUAL CAREER EVENTS
• Pathways to Social Impact
• Pro-Football Hall of Fame “Before the Snap” ft. Jon Kendle
• FEMA’s Recovery Recruitment Council Honors Black History Month Increasing Diversity in the Workplace
• FBI San Francisco: Professional Staff Q/A Mini Info Session
More details at: https://unl.starfishsolutions.com/starfish-ops/dl/instructor/serviceCatalog.html?bookmark=service/4032433/schedule