Ctr for Advising & Career Srvs

Todd Dennett, CEO, and Maureen Sweeney, VP, of Tiller Global will brief attendees on their company and the talents they are recruiting for. Tiller provides language services, and conference/event planning.

Interested in a career in global marketing and/or translation & localization? Would you like to learn about the world’s largest Language Services Provider (LSP), Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. from the VP of Emerging Markets? Please join us Thursday, November 17th as we host MIIS alumna (MBA), Allison McDougall, who will discuss her journey from MBA student to a senior position at the world’s largest LSP. Additionally, she will present two new internship opportunities and host a Q&A. RSVP now through Zocalo!

SeekPanda is a curated marketplace for hiring interpreters and translators. It is the world’s first technology that deploys on-demand services across all major cities and languages in East Asia. Our “Panda Army” has over a dozen MIIS T&I alumni and just this week, the Governor of Colorado hired a Beijing-based freelancer to support his trade mission in China. Learn more at www.seekpanda.com

Education Pioneers is a non-profit that recruits, develops, and connects top professionals to work for K-12 school districts, charter schools, and other education organizations in non-instructional roles. They use their skills to transform education from outside of the classroom to ensure every student has access to opportunities and an excellent education. The Education Pioneers Fellowship Summer Track provides talented professionals with a preview into a leadership career within the education sector.

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a prestigious organization and has been offering a very competitive, well-paid summer Climate Corps Fellowship to graduate students since 2008. The EDF Fellowship is anchored in sustainability and energy management. Come learn from current IEP student, Ron Go-Aco, as he shares his tips and insights on how he was able to secure this Fellowship. This year will be the first time that a MIIS student will have received this Fellowship. Please refer to the link, http://edfclimatecorps.org/fellows/jump-start-your-sustainability-career for more information.

This presentation will explore careers in international development with advice for anyone hoping to find that elusive chance to make a difference. Liz Wilson is a qualified social worker from the UK with extensive experience in project management and child protection. She has been the CEO of SKIP for the past 7 years. SKIP (Supporting Kids in Peru) is a US registered non profit working in the impoverished community of El Porvenir in Northern Peru. We provide education, social work support, parental and business training for families and micro finance.

Ready for a career filled with endless opportunities? US Navy Division Office Recruiter, Mohamed Benallal, will be on campus to discuss full-time/part-time officer and civilian opportunities in many fields including: Intelligence/Cryptology, Nuclear Engineering, Supply Corps/Management, Surface Ship Operations, Special Operations (SEAL), and Cyber Warfare. Make a difference today!

Delsurtranslations of Argentina will present information regarding their exciting 2017 summer internship program.

This will be the first of two information sessions dedicated to preparing you for the DC Career Exploration Week. Join us to learn what to expect, what to bring, and how to prepare to ensure you capitalize on your trip. Don’t forget to apply for conference funding – deadline is March 10

“Counter-Terrorism, Financial Crime, Cyber Security: Finding your niche and success as a woman on the West Coast” Guest Speaker:Amelia Childress, Compliance Program Manager Square Inc., MIIS Alum The West Coast plays by a different set of rules, reflected in a set of opportunities that range from traditional consulting in the anti-money-laundering space to unexpected roles in fintech and social media. Let’s talk about what those opportunities look like - what entry points and paths exist in these fields and where the biggest opportunity for growth lies.