Monthly Digest, Vol 9 - October 2021

Check out our Career Connections website page for career related information and opportunities or click below to see your opportunities based on your year in college.

Upcoming Opportunities
Open to all students with DACA
Application Deadlines: 10/15, 12/3 and 1/28
To learn more and apply go here

Are you interested in challenging yourself in an impact-driven career? By joining TFA, you will become part of a diverse network of over 58,000 leaders shaping the political, economic, and social future of our country. Check out how TFA alumni are disrupting inequity across education, business, policy, law, medicine, and more.

You can also register here for an Info Session on 11/4 at 5pm EST. TFA corp members and TheDream.US alumni will explain more about TFA, the job positions available, and how TFA supports DREAMers with DACA.

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November 10th -14th in Orlando, FL
Register here.

This convention is full of career development workshops, networking opportunities and interviews with potential STEM employers. If you are a member of the SHPE chapter at your college inquire about the chapter paying for your registration and/or trip. Find out here if your college has a chapter. If it does not, you can sign-up to be a SHPE member here and to get a discount.
2022 Summer Analyst Positions
Who: CUNY Juniors and Seniors interested in consulting and technology summer positions

Accenture is looking to hire ~150 CUNY students for Summer 2022 positions. You will learn, grow and develop your skills in a collaborative environment that celebrates and supports differences. Accenture's community of leaders and peers are ready to mentor and coach you to build a long and rewarding career.

For more information about the open positions go here and to apply email a cover letter and resume to l.orlandogil@gmail.com. Be sure to identify yourself as a TheDream.US Scholar.

November 6th: 9:30am to 3pm EST
Register here

You will have the opportunity to network virtually face-to-face with our corporate partners during our panel discussions, workshops, and our virtual career fair. 

This event is free for Premium Members. Become a member here to participate!

Opportunities by college year
First Year
Having a strong LinkedIn Profile and knowing how to use LinkedIn are key to finding internships and jobs. Watch this two-part series led by TheDream.US Alumni on how to effectively use LinkedIn. 

Watch Part I: How to Create a Strong LinkedIn Profile

Watch Part II: How to use LinkedIn to Network
Sophomore
Don't have DACA or work authorization? Becoming an entrepreneur is a viable way to earn income and have a career. Watch this video to hear from DREAMers who have become independent contractors, started businesses or joined Worker Cooperatives. Resources are also shared at the end of the video.
Junior
Are you planning to attend graduate school? Kaplan Test Prep is providing our Scholars FREE prep courses for admissions tests for law school (LSAT), medical school (MCAT), business school (GMAT) and graduate school (GRE).

To enroll, please fill out this form.  Within 48 hours Kaplan will email you to confirm enrollment and give you next steps. Check your spam folders if you don’t see their email.
Senior

Graduating this Fall and need a job after college? Check out YUPRO's job board.

YUPRO is a talent placement firm that helps Opportunity Youth, like DREAMers, access jobs and careers. They have partnerships with dozens of companies which list their job openings on YUPRO's job board. If you are a good candidate for a job you apply, YUPRO will help you prepare for the interviewing process.

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