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| THIS MONTH @ GW Strategies to Develop Your Global Network
When: Tuesday, February 13| 9AM and 2PM Register for the webinar here. Do you have the right contacts in the right places? It can be challenging to make contacts in another country. Join this Passport Career training to learn: How to network with people in other countries; Which business networks are used in different countries; How to reach out to professionals you want to network with but don't know and how to increase your chances of getting replies; Strategies to create a robust global network, and: How to manage the networking process to make it work effectively for your job search! This will be an interactive training. Careers in International Development
When: Thursday, February 22| 6PM-7:30PM To RSVP, please click here.
Are you interested in a career in the field of international development? This interactive program features a diverse panel of experts from a variety of NGOs, international organizations, think tanks, academic institutions and more who will discuss their career paths and will provide tips and advice on how you can get started and have a successful career in this exciting and rewarding field.
Exploring Careers at the UN & Other International Organizations
When: Wednesday, February 28| 6PM-7PM
To RSVP, please click here.
Interested in a career at the United Nations or other international and multilateral organizations? Join us as we explore global career opportunities. In this workshop co-hosted by the Gelman Library and the GW Center for Career Services, you will learn more about these institutions, the work they do, and how to apply for positions.
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SPRING SEMESTER DEADLINES Frontier Social Entrepreneur Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling (priority deadline is Friday, February 9) Are you interested in leading positive social change in a country that you are connected to? Join the Archimedes Project as a Summer 2018 Frontier Social Entrepreneur and examine the water or sanitation market in-country for 12-weeks.Fellows examine the water and sanitation market, needs and customer attitudes, build local partnerships and may even begin micro-testing business ideas. At the end of this period, the fellows present their findings to the Archimedes Project. Based on demonstrated aptitude during this Fellowship period, Fellows may be selected as an Archimedes Project co-founder. We would then work together to design and launch an enterprise to increase access to clean water or sanitation. For more informaton, click here. Learning Enterprises Programs
Deadline: Wednesday, February 14
Learning Enterprises is an entirely student-run 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit organization that began as a way of connecting people who had expertise to share and time to spare. The program operates on the goodwill and trust between the volunteers and the people they teach. Learning Enterprises facilitates this meeting by screening host communities and families as well as preparing the volunteers to teach and become acclimated to a different culture. Learning Enterprises is centered on the idea of connecting people. For a list of program locations, click here. Puentes Abroad
Deadline: Rolling (Puentes suggests applying at least three months prior to your preferred start date)
Take your education outside the classroom: intern and be immersed in Argentina with Puentes Abroad. Puentes provides a customized and meaningful internship experience, together with personalized professional development, engaging cultural activities, and constant support before, during, and after the adventure. There are no language requirements or deadlines to apply. To learn more and begin crafting your ideal internship, reach out to Ann at ann@puentesabroad.com. GW Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) Travel Grants
Deadline: Rolling (based on funding) The Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) Travel Grant is available to students who are participating in unpaid internships that will advance their career development and who need assistance in paying for their public transportation to and from the internship location. The grant was initiated in collaboration with the Student Association and made possible through the generous support of alumni, parents and other donors.
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