Dear Sociology Majors and Minors,
We’re almost halfway through the semester. Looking for help writing a paper or need a quiet study space check out UMN Library services for all our studying needs. Seniors looking to figure out your post-grad plans, this week we have several graduate programs you may be interested in, and don’t forget to read on for some employment opportunities.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Prep for Graduate School Applications
Discover Sociology at Illinois – Graduate Program
Stony Brook University PhD & MD in Sociology
Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) offerings for students:
- ESL 3001: Integrated Skills for Academic English, a 2 credit in person class that begins Oct 25th. The course focuses on the academic and language skills necessary to thrive in a US university setting. For more information or to get a permission number contact esl@umn.edu.
- SELS (Student English Language Support). SELS is a free tutoring service that supports multilingual undergraduates who would like to enhance their English language skills. Students can bring in a specific assignment or work on a more general goal related to any English skill or cultural topic. Schedule appointments and sign up for group consultations.
- Culture Talks: every other Thursday from 12:15-1:45 PM in 12 Nicholson Hall! All UMN students, scholars, and friends are welcome to join. At Culture Talks, you will learn about culture, improve your English and confidence, make connections, and de-stress and relax. Coffee, cookies and cultural conversations will be served at every event! Follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date info and schedule: facebook.com/melpculturetalks.
- esl.umn.edu: a variety of online self-service resources to support English language development at esl.umn.edu.
Early Career Programs Virtual Open House
Considering a career in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or Marketing, but not quite sure where to start? The UMN Carlson School’s Early Career Master’s Programs are hosting an upcoming virtual open house event to share how, in a year or less, a specialized business master’s program can prepare recent graduates and early career professionals to hit the ground running in a fulfilling, high-impact, innovative career.
- October 26th 11-1pm (US Central Time)
- Register here
Employment, Internship, Research, & Leadership Opportunities
October 2022 | It’s Time to Apply For Summer Internships
- After the Fair: connect with employers on Handshake
- Start looking now for spring/summer internships
- Sign up for career field newsletters!
- Prep for graduate school applications
- Interested in pre-health? Get a career check-up
- Upcoming career fairs
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) deadline
Plus!
- Jobs & internships on Handshake
- Looking for other help?
- e-doc reviews, drop-ins (Zoom and in-person), appointments and more!
Young Women’s Initiative Cabinet – The Women’s Foundation of MN
If selected as an appointee to the Young Women’s Initiative Cabinet, Cabinet members benefit from and commit to the following participant agreements/requirements:
- Attend and actively engage in Cabinet Meetings twice a month (bi-weekly, 2.5 hours)
- Leadership development and policy advocacy training
- Dedicate 10 hours monthly to cabinet engagement (includes other or additional Cabinet activities, email, text communication, group projects, etc.)
- Additionally, all Cabinet members are paid $15 per hour for their participation in meetings.
Job Opportunity at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Director’s Financial Analyst
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This unique, two-year rotational fellowship sits at the intersection of the federal government and the financial services industry. Designed to engage recent college graduates in meaningful public service work, DFAs are given the opportunity to hone analytical and problem-solving skills while helping to ensure all households have access to markets for consumer financial products and services that are fair, transparent, and competitive. As a DFA, you will complete two year-long developmental rotations in different divisions across the CFPB. These rotations are designed to provide exposure to the analysis, strategy, research, policy development, supervision, enforcement, and rulemaking activities taking place across the agency. In a short period of time, DFAs will play an integral role in everything the CFPB does, from rigorous data-driven policy creation and market monitoring to supervision of market participants.
ELIGIBILITY AND HOW TO APPLY
The DFA program is recruiting for full-time fellowship positions that begin in June 2023.
Recent graduates who will have received an undergraduate degree on or after April 1, 2020 and before June 20, 2023 are eligible to apply. Those interested should apply at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/careers during the live application window on USAJobs.
- The application will be open from Tuesday, November 1 through Monday, November 28.
- If you have questions or want to be notified when the application becomes available, students and alumni can send an email expressing interest to CFPB_DFA_Program@cfpb.gov. You can also reach out to me at mailto:karley.nadolski@cfpb.gov to hear more about my experiences as a DFA.
UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS
The Bureau will be hosting virtual informational webinars about the DFA Program conducted over Webex. You will need to register to attend. The webinar will provide an overview of the DFA job position and application process, allowing time for questions. We will also be hosting drop-in Open House sessions where the DFA Program Recruiting team will answer any remaining questions. These sessions will take place on the following dates:
- Webinar Session 1: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 (5:00 – 6:00pm ET) WebEx Link: Register here
- Open House Session 1: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (1:00 – 3:00pm ET) Microsoft Teams Link: Join here
- Webinar Session 2: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 (5:00 – 6:00pm ET) WebEx Link: Register here
- Open House Session 2: Thursday, November 10, 2022 (1:00 – 3:00pm ET) Microsoft Teams Link: Join here
Visit the CFPB webpage for more information and to apply during the live application window.
Thank you for reading! If you have any questions please email us at socadvis@umn.edu. Good luck with midterms.
Best, Clare
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