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Thursday, November 12, 2009
We are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the new 'Class of 2008 Internship Scholarship,' which will be awarded to one student who will complete an unpaid internship (credit or non-credit bearing) in the Spring or Summer of 2010.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be one of the following:
~a first-year student completing a summer 2010 internship
~a sophomore or junior completing a spring or summer 2010 internship
~a senior completing a spring 2010 internship
The recipient will also be in good academic and judicial standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and will demonstrate financial need.
If you are interested in this scholarship but need assistance in searching for an internship, we are here to help you through that process. Visit Career Services for the scholarship application and assistance soon, as completed applications are due by February 19.
Funding for this scholarship is provided by the generosity of the Class of 2008.
Monday, November 9, 2009
You're home for a MONTH! Instead of sitting around watching TV everyday, why not spend a day or two doing something that will benefit your future?
Co-Sponsored by Ithaca College and 17 other schools, Career and Internship Connections (CIC) events are held in: Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles. Each of the five CIC events consist of a morning job and internship fair followed by afternoon interviews.
Students are able to pre-apply for job and internship interviews using http://cic.experience.com no later than Monday, November 30 at midnight. Students will be contacted prior to the fair regarding their candidacy for interviews. Students who are not selected for a pre-scheduled interview are still encouraged to attend the fair as they can make valuable contacts and possibly schedule an afternoon interview. Please contact Career Services to obtain the registration token or to obtain additional information.
This year's fair dates are as follows:
Washington DC, January 4
Los Angeles, January 5
New York City, January 6
Chicago, January 7
Boston, January 8
There is no better opportunity to meet with so many professionals and get your name out there. You want a career you can be proud of? Attend one of the CIC 2010 events!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Students interested in a career in the sports industry are invited to the 2nd annual Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penquins Sports Industry Fair on Wednesday, November 11. Whether you are considering team or venue management, or sports media as your focus, this fair may be of interest to you. The following organizations are currently registered for this fair:
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Binghamton Senators |
Full-time interns (Sales & Marketing) |
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
7 Interns (Marketing & community relations) |
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Stock Car Racing Experience |
Interns |
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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees |
Interns (Marketing, media relations, ticket ops, promotions, in-game entertainment) |
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Wachovia Arena |
Marketing Interns |
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Reading Phillies |
Interns (Marketing, media relations, ticket ops, promotions, in-game entertainment) |
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Hagerstown Sun |
Operations Interns |
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International Sports Training Camp |
Interns (coaches, counselors, lifeguards) Seasonal (coaches, counselors, lifeguards) |
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Binghamton Mets |
Interns (Marketing, media relations, ticket ops, promotions, in-game entertainment) |
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NEPA Miners |
Interns |
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Ripken Baseball |
Interns(sales, marketing, baseball ops, stadium ops), Seasonal Staff (youth baseball coaches), Fulltime(Marketing & Sales) |
Please note that there is a participation fee (visit http://www.ithaca.edu/sacl/careers/docs/sportfairform/ to download the registration form) and that you should visit http://theahl.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=26157 to pre-register by November 6. Please note that this fair is held at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in Pennsylvania and that transportation is not provided to the event. As the fair is not sponsored by Ithaca College, should you have questions about the event please use the contact information provided on the linked website. Should you have questions about downloading the form, please contact Career Services.