Intern for a Day - Details!

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!  The list of participating spring 2017 hosts is now available here.   (Over 150 organizations!)  Link: go.umd.edu/InternForADay Sample list of organizations that SOCY majors may find interesting: CHILD/TEEN DEVELOPMENT American Jewish Society for Service Chesapeake Children’s Museum Friends Community School Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds, Inc Yoga and Wellness for Kids Soccer Shots The Harbour School Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation HUMAN RESOURCES & RECRUITING/STAFFING American Institutes for Research (HR & FM Systems) Cornerstone Montgomery Education Development Center Matchbox Food Group UMD University Human Resources 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 Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds, Inc Yoga and Wellness for Kids 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. Monday, February 27: 12-12:30pm Monday, February 27: 4-4:30pm Tuesday, February 28: 12-12:30pm Tuesday, February 28: 4-4:30pm Wednesday, March 1: 12-12:30pm Wednesday, March 1: 4-4:30pm Thursday, March 2: 12-12:30pm Thursday, March 2: 4-4:30pm 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.