THIS WEEK: Int'l Opportunities Fair / Careers In Engineering, Global Health / Teach & Vol Abroad / Peace Corps

International Opportunities Fair

THURSDAY

| 

OCTOBER

2

4

| 2-6 PM 

Michigan Union (2nd Floor)

60 organizations offering internships, volunteering, teaching abroad and global career opportunities will be coming

--research them so you can make the most of the Fair:

https://umich-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=13IOF

Leading up to the Fair, don't miss the International Career Pathways panels (see below)

:

• Fireside Chat on Global Careers in Engineering and Technology (5-6:30pm

  , Weds. 10/23)
  
  
• Careers in Global Health (5-7pm
  ,
  Wednesday 10/2
  3
  )
• Teaching & Volunteering Abroad (7-8:30pm Wednesday 10/2
  3
  )
• Peace Corps and Your Global Career (7-8:30pm
  ,
  Thursday 10/24 after the fair)

For information about all upcoming International Career Pathways events, including the International Opportunities Fair on 10/24, click here.

Fireside Chat on Global Careers in Engineering and Technology

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 5PM - 6:30 PM

Chrysler Lobby (North Campus) RSVP HERE to attend

Have you ever considered working abroad? Come to this fireside chat to learn more about international careers and internships from employers and students with experience working abroad. This event will feature 3 employers (IBM, Nissan and ZF North America) who will share their experiences working internationally. In addition, several current engineering students will be on hand to speak about their international work experiences. Gain insight on how to find these opportunities and what it is really like to work abroad. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and network in a casual environment. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to attend. 

Careers in Global Health

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 5PM – 7PM

Michigan Union, Anderson Room

Representatives from organizations involved in various aspects of international health and humanitarian relief will share the paths they took to reach their current positions, as well as discuss the key elements to preparing for a successful career in global health.

USAID

Christine Caraballo

Operations and Security Manager, Public Health Institute

JOHN SNOW, INC.

Erin Hasselberg 

Principal Advisor, Human Resource Capacity Development

FHI 360

Shannon Prudhomme

Senior Business Development Officer

SALOKAYA COLLEGE OF NURSING

Jayaa Singh

Board of Advisors President

FACILITATED BY: Dr. Thomas Robins, Director, Global Public Health Initiative &

Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health

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Teaching & Volunteering Abroad

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 7PM – 8:30PM

Michigan Union, Pond Room

Programs for teaching and volunteering abroad offer a vast range of opportunities in fields such as health, social work, natural resources and teaching English.  Positions are available for undergraduates, seniors and graduate/professional students.  Hear from representatives of the following organizations and follow up with them at the International Opportunities Fair:

• Amigos de las Americas - volunteer placements in Latin America
  
• CIEE Teach Abroad – teaching placements in Chile, China, Dominican Republic, S. Korea, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam
• Cultural Embrace by API - teach and volunteer programs in several countries around the world.
• Experiential Learning Abroad (ELAP) – volunteer and internship placements in Latin America, England, Morroco, South Korea, and Spain.
  
• Peace Corps - teaching and volunteer placements in various countries
  
• Princeton in Asia - post-grad fellowship offering service-oriented placements through Asia
  
• WorldTeach -  teaching placements in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
  

Peace Corps & Your Global Career

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 24 | 7PM – 8:30PM

International Center, Room 9

Find out from returned Peace Corps volunteers how Peace Corps can help prepare you for careers in international development, environment, health or diplomacy.