News, Updates, and Opportunities for CCJS Undergrads at the University of Maryland
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Fall 2020 Criminal Investigation Internship w/ Fairfax County
Monday, June 29, 2020
Virtual Internship Opportunity with the Federal Government
Seeking a Fall 2020 internship with a Federal Agency? Apply for the 2020 Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) program! Projects include helping counter violent extremism, strengthening human rights monitoring, developing virtual programs, engaging in digital communications, mapping, economic and political reporting, data analysis, graphic design, and app building.
Applications for the VSFS program are open between July 1-31 on USAJOBS.gov. Real experience is waiting for U.S. college students across the federal government, including NASA, Smithsonian, State Department, CIA, National Parks Service, and others. You can see all projects being offered on the VSFS site!
Gain application tips by attending an Information Session:
- Tuesday, July 7 at 2pm (event # 199 839 8242 | password 202021)
- Tuesday, July 21 at 2pm (event # 199 764 6615 | password 202021)
If you have additional questions, check out the FAQ section. If you still can’t find the answer you’re looking for, the VSFS team (VSFS@state.gov) is happy to help. Don’t miss out!
The University Career Center @ BSOS offers tips for developing your federal resume and other application tips.
Diplomatic Security Officer Positions with Inter-Con Security
Inter-Con Security is searching for motivated individuals to fill the role of an Armed Diplomatic Security Officer. In this role, you’ll work as a galvanized member of an elite team of security operators protecting some of our nation’s most critical assets. You will be part of the comprehensive security solution to protect ours and visiting nations’ diplomats across multiple locations in the United States.
For more information on the position and how to apply, please visit the Armed Diplomatic Security Officer job posting.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Literacy Lab is Hiring!
Interested in giving back and gaining experience while serving the Baltimore community? Join The Literacy Lab and Reading Partners to learn more about a year of service with AmeriCorps!
On June 24th from 12:00 PM -1:00 PM, The Literacy Lab is co-hosting a virtual webinar about serving a year with AmeriCoprs. The live information session is co-hosted with Reading Partners, another AmeriCorps supported literacy organization in Baltimore City. During this information session you'll learn:
☑️ What AmeriCorps is and how it strengthens communities
☑️ What a year of service looks like
☑️ Benefits of a year of service
☑️ How this unique opportunity can help you advance your personal and professional goals
☑️ Specific opportunities available with The Literacy Lab and Reading Partners Baltimore
How to join
Zoom: https://readingpartners.zoom.us/j/94537742493
Meeting ID: 945 3774 2493
Password: 384532
About The Literacy Lab
The Literacy Lab is an AmeriCorps partner program providing individualized reading support for students ages 3 to grade 3 in Baltimore and other cities across the country. During their one-year service term, tutors receive training and support, a modest cost-of-living stipend, health insurance, and are eligible for SNAP benefits.
About Reading Partners Baltimore
Reading Partners is changing the education landscape, mobilizing communities to provide the one-on-one reading support students need to read on grade level and reach their full potential. AmeriCorps members dedicate a year of service to make a tangible impact on students’ literacy development in Baltimore—members recruit and train community volunteers, manage reading centers in elementary schools, or provide one-on-one support to students.
On June 24th from 12:00 PM -1:00 PM, The Literacy Lab is co-hosting a virtual webinar about serving a year with AmeriCoprs. The live information session is co-hosted with Reading Partners, another AmeriCorps supported literacy organization in Baltimore City. During this information session you'll learn:
☑️ What AmeriCorps is and how it strengthens communities
☑️ What a year of service looks like
☑️ Benefits of a year of service
☑️ How this unique opportunity can help you advance your personal and professional goals
☑️ Specific opportunities available with The Literacy Lab and Reading Partners Baltimore
How to join
Zoom: https://readingpartners.zoom.us/j/94537742493
Meeting ID: 945 3774 2493
Password: 384532
About The Literacy Lab
The Literacy Lab is an AmeriCorps partner program providing individualized reading support for students ages 3 to grade 3 in Baltimore and other cities across the country. During their one-year service term, tutors receive training and support, a modest cost-of-living stipend, health insurance, and are eligible for SNAP benefits.
About Reading Partners Baltimore
Reading Partners is changing the education landscape, mobilizing communities to provide the one-on-one reading support students need to read on grade level and reach their full potential. AmeriCorps members dedicate a year of service to make a tangible impact on students’ literacy development in Baltimore—members recruit and train community volunteers, manage reading centers in elementary schools, or provide one-on-one support to students.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Creating a Memorable Online Presence
Day: Wednesday, June 24, 2020Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
Your digital footprint matters now more than ever. Gain practical strategies to build and maintain a strong professional online presence.
For more info and to RSVP visit: https://careers.umd.edu/event/creating-memorable-online-presence
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Thursday, June 11, 2020
CARES Act Funding available
The University of Maryland is encouraging eligible students facing financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption of university operations to apply for assistance through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Students who wish to apply must fill out the application and provide a statement about how the COVID-19 situation and the disruption of campus operations resulted in financial hardship.
To complete the application, log in to the financial aid portal. Eligible students may use the funds for expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. Detailed eligibility requirements can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Eligible students who already received the UMD CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grant based on their 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are still experiencing financial distress caused by the COVID-19 campus disruption can also complete the application for additional emergency financial aid grant consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at umdfinaid@umd.edu or call (301) 314-TERP. Stay safe and healthy.
To complete the application, log in to the financial aid portal. Eligible students may use the funds for expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. Detailed eligibility requirements can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Eligible students who already received the UMD CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grant based on their 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are still experiencing financial distress caused by the COVID-19 campus disruption can also complete the application for additional emergency financial aid grant consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at umdfinaid@umd.edu or call (301) 314-TERP. Stay safe and healthy.
Friday, June 5, 2020
CCJS Advising Summer Hours
CCJS Advising is still available and advising remotely. This summer we are slightly changing our office hours. CCJS Advising will be open:
Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fridays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
The CCJS Advising office will close early on Fridays for new student orientation. Students can reach us by phone at (301) 405-4729 or by email at ccjadvising@umd.edu.
Email is preferred.
Employer Advice: Standing out in a tough job market
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
As the competition for job openings increases, job seekers must find ways to stand out from the crowd. Join the University Career Center & The President’s promise as we host a virtual panel featuring employers from a variety of industry areas. Employers will share tips and advice on how students and recent grads can be most competitive through each step of the job search.
Panelists include:
- James Marfield, Associate Director, National Recruitment Service, US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jillian Roberts, Collegiate Sales Recruiter, Paycom
- Kimmi Cantrell, Managing Director, Careers in Nonprofits
This session will be facilitated online via Zoom. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to attend. RSVP through Careers4Terps to access the Zoom login information.
Please note that this event will be recorded. Students will have the opportunity to submit questions during the event. If you have trouble accessing the webinar, please email Christina Farmer at cgfarmer@umd.edu.
No Internship: What Should I Do This Summer?
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020
Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Professional learning and development can happen in a variety of ways. Gain practical advice on how to make the most of your summer. Open to all majors and class level.
This workshop will be hosted through the zoom platform. Registration for this event is required. Access to the workshop url, will be provided after registration is completed.
For more information and to RSVP: https://careers.umd.edu/event/no-internship-what-should-i-do-summer
UMD Virtual Career Fair - June 9
UMD Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
11:00am - 3:00pm
The virtual career fair offers the opportunity for current students and alumni to connect with diverse employers seeking to hire for full-time, internship, and part-time opportunities across a variety of industries. The event will take place using the CareerEco virtual fair platform.
The platform will allow for chat-based interactions between candidates and employers. Employers will also be able to invite individual candidates to connect 1-on-1 conversations and virtual interviews.
For more information & to register: https://careers.umd.edu/event/
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