LAG Announcements: April Board Meeting + CUNY Career Navigation Support
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Notes from the Latino Alumni Group (LAG)
Save the Date
LAG-Affiliated Events
Campus & Community Events
Opportunities
Scholarships & Fellowships
Resources & Information
NOTES FROM LAG
Querida Comunidad,
The month of April always brings a wide variety of events and opportunities as the academic school year begins to wind down. Below you will see exciting events by our incredible community partners that you are all welcome to participate in.
As mentioned before, we are exploring different ways to improve the Latino/a/x community experience at The City College of New York for both students and alumni. There are Five (5) Brief Questions in our latest community survey to help us discover best next steps for programming and events.
And we are six months out from another breakthrough Hispanic Heritage Month. Expect to see more announcements around community roundtables and ways to uplift and celebrate our collective impact and achievements to date. There is no doubt: The Latino/a/x communities are the future of America.
We hope to see you around at the alumni group. In the meantime, enjoy the final stretch in April!
- Latino Alumni Group
SAVE THE DATE
LAG-Affiliated Events
Board Meeting
April 20th | 7-8pm ET
The Latino Alumni Group (LAG) Board is charged with brainstorming, planning, and implementing positive experiences that uplift the diverse Latino/a/x communities, celebrate alumni, and foster representation and diversity within the student and alumni experience.
Join in the Board meeting(s) as an observer to better understand the efforts and initiatives happening across the year.
Campus & Community Events
Career Navigation Support Bootcamp
April 19th | 2-4pm ET | Online
CUNY Alumni Activation Initiative [Website]
In this two-part virtual event, you will learn from CUNY Alumni how to leverage your skills and education to land career opportunities in whatever field you are interested in.
Part 1: Career Navigation Panel
Learn how to apply the skills and experiences you already have to stand-out as a candidate for any opportunity you apply for. Our panel of CUNY alumni are experts in hiring and recruiting and their tips will help you be competitive whether you are applying for internships, jobs, or educational programs.
Part 2: Industry Expert Q&A
CUNY Alumni working in key industries will walk you through their experiences and answer your questions. Industries featured:
Tech
Healthcare
Finance
Marketing/Advertising
Public Sector
ExI Playbook Launch Party
April 27th | 12-1pm ET | Online
Exponential Individuals [Website]
Join CCNY Alum Steven A. Rodríguez '14 and LAG Rising Star '17 for the launch of his book, "The Exponential Individual Playbook: Live your best life, transform the human spirit, and better the world." Meet and celebrate with the rest of the 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 team on their 2 years of purpose-driven mission of "making self-awareness, human optimization and collective betterment universal" where they'll announce the upcoming launch of The Exponential Individual Playbook.
Career Connections Series
April 17-28 | Various Times | Online
Career & Professional Development Institute [Website]
The CCNY Career Connections platform provides all CCNY students with career development and support services. Check out the sessions coming up in the upcoming weeks.
April 17-21
Grant Thornton and humanUPtions - Make Your Future Bolder
Meet the Grant Thornton recruitment team!The United States Patent and Trademark Office Hiring Event
By attending this event you will learn more about the agency and the patent examiner position, meet with the USPTO team, and hear about our tremendous benefits and why employees love to work here. You do not need to register for this event.Mastering the Interview
Learn highly effective tips on how to master the art of interviewing.FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: An introduction to the basic hiring process
Learn about the hiring process to work at federal government agencies.Engineering Careers at NYS Dept. of Transportation
Learn about the engineering summer program at NYS Dept. of Transportation for Electrical and Civil engineering and computer science majors, how to apply and what you need to provide!Writing a Cover Letter
Learn about what goes into a cover letter, its format and why it is very important to employers when applying to internships/jobs.The Informational Interview: Networking Your Way to a Job
70% of all jobs are found through networking. Learn about strategies and resources related to finding a job!The Winning Resume
Learn how to develop a high quality resumes that showcases your key skills and knowledge.Computer Science Internship Review Session
This session is for computer science students to have their documentation reviewed for receiving academic credit for their internship. Information to connect to the meeting will be sent to all students who have RSVP'd for the session. Your paperwork with the supervisor's signature must be completed prior to the meeting.
April 24-28
Job Search for Humanities and Arts Majors
Learn how to conduct various job search activities including Networking On-Line Various opportunities for H&A majorsUndecided Majors: Exploring Career Options
Increase your awareness of what motivates you and majors and career options that match!Searching for a Job in the Social Sciences
Learn what industries/fields and occupations are most frequently pursued by people with social science backgrounds and resources to search for related employment.Applying for and Funding Graduate School
Not sure about the graduate school admissions process? This workshop will provide students who are considering graduate studies or professional school with information on graduate school admissions process, the steps and resources available for applying to graduate school and resources to fund graduate studies. Includes information regarding Student loans Fellowships Grants Scholarships.The Winning Resume
Learn how to develop a high quality resumes that showcases your key skills and knowledge.Job Search for Future Engineers
Are you looking for an internship or a full time job in engineering? Learn how to effectively search for your dream job. Find out what skills top engineering employers require. (Facilitators distributes hot opportunities to participants)Careers in Mechanical, Electrical, & Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Learn about engineering careers at Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.Writing a Cover Letter
Learn about what goes into a cover letter, its format and why it is very important to employers when applying to internships/jobs.
OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarships & Fellowships
HESC Excelsior Scholarship Program
The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.
New York State [Website]
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
City Mentors Program
The City Tutors’ City Mentors program connects CUNY students and alumni with industry professionals for self-paced professional mentorship.
The City Tutors [Website]
Share Your CUNY Career Story
CUNY has helped countless students on their path to the career of their dreams and the Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships wants to celebrate these amazing stories! If you are a CUNY alum proud of your professional journey, and you're thankful for the help you got at CUNY, share your story with us in the form below.
Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships [Website]