Thursday, February 2, 2017

Gain Experience! Intern For A Day - University Career Center


Intern for a Day connects undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day job shadowing experiences. This is your chance to TEST OUT a career interest in ONE day! 

 (Over 150 organizations!)  Link: go.umd.edu/InternForADay

Sample list of organizations that CCJS majors may find interesting:

LAW, LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Baltimore Environmental Police
Calvert County Detention Center
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Law Offices of Dirska and Levin
Lawrence Adashek PA
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Montgomery County Police Department (Patrol Officer)
Montgomery County Police Department (Recruiter)

CHILD/TEEN DEVELOPMENT (Many educational organizations to choose from)
Chesapeake Children’s Museum
Friends Community School
Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds, Inc Yoga and Wellness for Kids
The Harbour School
Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation

CONSULTING 
Booz Allen Hamilton 
CH2M Hill, Inc 
ReefPoint Group

CYBERSECURITY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
American Institutes for Research (HR & FM Systems)
Ciena Corporation
Hickory Ground Solutions (VP, Technical Services)
Intellor Group
JWEBB LIVING MIND - BODY - LIFE LLC
NiSUS Technologies Corp.
US Department of State (Systems Accountant)

ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, RECREATION & LEISURE
Equinox Fitness Club
Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds, Inc Yoga and Wellness for Kids
On•Target Communications
Royal Farms Arena-SMG
Soccer Shots
Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation
Washington Redskins (Season Ticket Sales)

HIGHER EDUCATION & STUDENT AFFAIRS
American University (Academic Advising)
National Association of College and University Business Officers
UMD Alumni Association
UMD College of Arts & Humanities (Office of the Dean)
UMD Education Abroad
UMD University Relations

NON-PROFITS & ASSOCIATIONS
Chesapeake Children’s Museum
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)
Education Development Center
Epilepsy Foundation
Friends Community School
National Association of College and University Business Officers
The Labor Heritage Foundation
Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation

PUBLIC POLICY
American Bankers Association
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland General Assembly
National Committee for Quality Assurance
The World Bank

SOCIAL JUSTICE & INCLUSION
American Jewish Society for Service
LIFT
The World Bank
US Department of Homeland Security

SOCIAL WORK & THERAPY
Cornerstone Montgomery

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
In order to receive an application, you must attend an informative, 30-minute orientation session that will cover the application process, how you will be matched with a host, best practices when shadowing your host on-site and how to show appreciation to your host after your experience.

Spring 2017 Intern for a Day Orientation Dates (Total of 8 Sessions Available): 
All orientations take place in the University Career Center & The President's Promise
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing *Please RSVP for the session that works best with your schedule.

You will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above.  Applications will be due Sunday, March 5 at 11:59pm. The majority of questions about Intern for a Day's process and structure will be addressed during the mandatory orientation session.  For other questions or concerns, please email ifad@umd.edu.

Organized by the University Career Center & The President's Promise.