Career Corner

Dear Students,

Wow! We can't believe we are already in January! We have some exciting Career Prep Events coming your way this semester. See below for our January events and the link to all of the Spring 2025 events!

Tuesday, January 28, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm AZ time via Zoom

RSVP on Handshake: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1664462

Event Description: The world's population is aging, and people are living longer. As a result, there is a growing demand for professionals with expertise in aging. Are you aware of the various career paths available in the field of aging as you plan for your future? This session will provide students with general information about aging, the different career options in this field, and ways to enhance their professional marketability. Additionally, students will be introduced to the new Certificate - Insights into Healthy Aging.

https://psychology.arizona.edu/about/events/career-prep-events

Wednesday, January 15, 2025-March 5, 2025, 8:00 am-5:00 pm AZ time via Zoom

RSVP on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1665453

Event Description: Microsoft Excel Guided Projects consist of 5 independent, self-paced asynchronous guided projects that students can complete on their own for a total of 6-8 hours of training. Excel for Beginners: Introduction to SpreadsheetsUsing Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft ExcelCreate charts and dashboards using Microsoft ExcelFinding, Sorting and Filtering Data in Microsoft ExcelConditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft ExcelStudents who complete all 5 guided projects will receive a Coursera electronic badge. Students must complete these on a desktop.

Thursday, January 15, 2025-March 5, 2025, 8:00 am-5:00 pm AZ time via Zoom

RSVP on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1662843

Event Description: During this session, students will utilize Forage (theforage.com), which is a free and open-access online library of employer-designed job simulations. This session will include 3 short work simulations focused on learning Data Visualization and Data Analytics. These sessions include: Data Analytics with employer Quantum (4-5 hours) Data Visualization with employer TATA (3-4 hours)Data Analytics and Visualization with employer Accenture (2-3 hours) These work experiences are open to all undergraduate students in any major. Students who successfully complete all three within the session time frame will receive a UA certificate of completion for 10 hours of work with Data Visualization & Data Analytics. Information about Forage: Students develop skills and gain a real understanding of a variety of industries by working through self-paced modules as if they were an employee for that company. Students receive a certificate from Forage at the successful conclusion of each work simulation. Students can add their certificate(s) to their resume and LinkedIn profile.

Monday, January 27, 2025, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm AZ time via Zoom

RSVP on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1659238

Event Description: Prepare for the upcoming career fairs by engaging in this workshop to help discuss networking and how to prepare to interact with employers through your self-introduction. Sign up now! Space is limited.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025-February 5, 2025, available starting 9am all day via D2L

RSVP on Handshake: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/54599

Event Description: Students will have access to various videos

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm AZ time in-person

RSVP on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1661471

Event Description: Join this 3-week series of small group workshops, 1:1 support, and self-paced work where you will get help applying for internships through every step of the process! This series meets on Thursdays for three weeks from 12:00PM-1:00PM. We'll wrap up before the career fairs that you'll be ready to attend!

• January 30th
• February 6th
• February 13th

Topics include: - Where to find internships and search strategies- How internships help you uncover your career interests- Preparing materials to apply – resume, cover letter, online profiles- Talking about yourself in an interview. This series is led by the early talent connections team and will be huge in assisting you in your internship journey.

https://career.arizona.edu/events/?ctag%5B0%5D=career-fairs&ctag%5B1%5D=highlighted-events

Check out ASU's MSW program (In Tucson!) info sessions this semester. It may be just the program for you! RSVP here: https://socialwork.asu.edu/events

American Cancer Society Undergraduate Summer Internship Program at the University of Arizona Cancer Center Application

Summary: The Diversity in Cancer Research Undergraduate Summer Research Program at UACC will offer a paid, 10-week, full-time cancer research experience to current undergraduates with an interest in any STEM field. A high priority will be given to individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the cancer workforce.

What you will need to apply:
1) Contact information
2) Academic information, including current undergraduate transcript
3) Current resume/CV
4) Personal statements

Eligibility
1) Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors
2) Interested in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline
3) Part of a group considered underrepresented by the National Institute of Health (NIH Interest in Diversity).

Deadline
February 10, 2025

Apply HERE: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KUtdvHorItMtD0

Date: February 2, 2025, 4:00-7:00 PM

Location: JCPenney at Tucson Mall

SECD is partnering with JCPenney to host a Suit Up Event at the Tucson Mall Store. Students, faculty, staff and alumni receive a 45% discount on professional clothing. Please see the attached fliers below for more information.

In closing, if you have an idea for an event or want to learn about something specific related to career, professional, and graduate school preparation, please email us directly at christyw@.arizona.edu or romans1@arizona.edu and we will see what we can do!

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"Together, We Got This!"

Christy M. Ball

Associate Professor of Practice

Director, Undergraduate Career Development

christyw@arizona.edu

Shanda Romans

Experiential Learning Coordinator

romans1@arizona.edu