We’re excited to host the Agriculture, Animal, and Food Meetup! This event brings together various organizations from the agriculture, animal sciences, and food industries. It’s an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students eager to explore internships and full-time job opportunities in these fields. You can network with prospective employers and discover companies looking to hire you by attending!
University Career Center & The President's Promise
Higher Education
College Park, Maryland 2,177 followers
Fearlessly moving careers forward at the University of Maryland!
About us
The University Career Center & The President’s Promise provides comprehensive career assistance for all students enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park. Designed to support students through each stage of their career development, the Center offers an array of resources, services and programs that empower students to pursue their ambitions and navigate a meaningful career journey.
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https://careers.umd.edu/
External link for University Career Center & The President's Promise
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- College Park, Maryland
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1856
- Specialties
- career services, career development, career advising, experiential learning, career education, and professional preparation
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4130 Campus Dr
3rd Floor
College Park, Maryland 20742, US
Employees at University Career Center & The President's Promise
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Erica Walbert Ely
Assistant Director, Career Education & Exposure at University of Maryland, College Park
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David Jensen
Information Systems Manager at University of Maryland
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Kate Juhl
Senior Program Director, College of Arts & Humanities (ARHU) & University Career Center, University of Maryland
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Ilya Albert, MCM
Marketing specialist, Storyteller, Digital Content, and Communications strategist @ UMD | Building awareness around organization initiatives
Updates
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We hosted a room full of eager UMD students for a career panel focused on the dynamic and impactful field of environmental health. Industry professionals in attendance included Chesapeake Bay Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Health & Engineering., and Global CCS Institute; they discussed their career journeys, shared insights into the diverse career paths available in environmental health, and provided valuable advice for Terps interested in making a difference in this field. A big thanks to our panelists Jenna Scheuler, Blair Budd, Spencer Schect, and Bemnet Gessesse M.P.H.! Our panelists have degrees from various colleges, including University of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and University of Maryland School of Public Health! #UMD #UniversityofMaryland #CareerServices #Terps #Terrapins #UMDAlumni #GiveBack #Careers #Jobs #Internships #CareerReady #CareerStory #JobMotivation #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
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We thank our #UMDAlumni Darpan Shah, Andrew Liu, Chris Nakamura, and CK Cage for sharing their Google career journey at our Careers @ Google Panel & Networking panel! Our panelists discussed their educational backgrounds and what helped them transition from the classroom to the workplace. They also shared insights into how they've landed jobs at Google and what it's been like working for the organization! Terps, we are here to make you career-ready! Stay tuned to our LinkedIn and Instagram at @UMDCareerCenter to stay connected and learn about future career and networking panels! #UMD #UniversityofMaryland #Google #Careers #CareerServices #HigherEd #College #BigTen #CareerReady
Last week, I had an opportunity to return to my alma mater, University of Maryland, to talk with the current students about preparing for a career in tech industry, as part of the Google Career Panel organized by University Career Center & The President's Promise. Fellow alumni Andrew Liu, Chris Nakamura, CK Cage & I really enjoyed interacting with students and sharing our experiences about transitioning into the industry, keeping ourselves updated in the age of #AI and provide a glimpse into some of the impact we get to make as Googlers. https://lnkd.in/e_jsztrA #lifeatGoogle #university #umd #googlecareers #universityOfMaryland #career #careerTips #goTerps #students #tech #computerscience #google
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Are you curious about what careers with databases look like? If so, consider attending this panel to learn from and network directly with professionals working in this field. Our panelists will share their career paths, past educational experiences, and provide tips for entering these fields. The event will begin with a moderated question and answer session and conclude with an opportunity to ask the professionals your own questions. The event is open to all current UMD students. Our workshop is virtual and will require your Handshake account to register to get a virtual link to join the panel. Register for the event through your Handshake account by visiting go.umd.edu/handshake #UMD #UniversityofMaryland #GoTerps #Terps #Testudo #CollegePark #Jobs #Careers #ProjectManagement #Internships
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👀 The Communication & Media Career & Internship Fair is this Thursday from 12 PM - 4 PM at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Atrium Room! 👈 Terps, come connect with employers looking to hire for full-time and part-time jobs and internships in the fields spanning communication, media, entertainment, marketing, production and more!! 📷🎥 Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with employers in your career fields of interest! No RSVP necessary, but you learn more about the fair and checkout the employers attending via your Handshake account at go.umd.edu/handshake 🤝 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6JX7ecx #UMD #UniversityofMaryland #GoTerps #Testudo #Terps #Terrapins #CollegePark #Media #Comms #Jobs #Events #CareerFair
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Join us tomorrow virtually from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and learn tips and tricks for navigating USAJobs, the federal government's exclusive job board. Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be providing insight on best practices to get your application noticed and how to best use the platform! Sign up for this panel via your Handshake account at go.umd.edu/Handshake #Handshake #UMD #AGNR #UMDAGNR #EPA #EPAJobs #Careers #Job #JobApplication #Work #Terps #Terrapins #GoTerps
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We are grateful to you for sharing your career story with our students, Jessica Bierman! Our other exciting panelists, Benjamin Rank, David Butko, Brendon Ronon, and Delanie Weber, will also sew in their industry knowledge and present a fantastic overview of fashion experiences! Terps, you can join the Careers in Fashion panel virtually on Friday from 12 pm - 1 pm! RSVP today via your Handshake account: https://lnkd.in/ewrjxGwr #UMD #UMDAlumni #GoTerps #FashionCareers #Testudo #CollegePark #Terps #Fashion
As a University of Maryland alumni and Founder of JBIER Inc., I am delighted to be a part of the virtual Careers in Fashion Panel with UMD this Friday, October 18 from 12 PM - 1 PM EST! Along with our distinguished panelists, Benjamin Rank, David Butko, Brendon Ronon, and Delanie Weber, students will learn about our journeys in the Fashion/Retail industries and opportunities to pursue similar career paths. I extend my sincere appreciation to Caroline Bodnar for the opportunity to participate in this event and to our panelists for joining me. We encourage all UMD students to sign up via Handshake: https://lnkd.in/e8aA92tW To learn more about this event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eSpwFrug
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Free professional photo sessions are back! 📸 Get a free professional headshot for your LinkedIn at our career center. No RSVP is necessary; all students are welcome to get their progressional photo on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the photo session schedule below and mark your calendars! 📅 Weds, 10/23 - 11 am - 1 pm Monday, 10/28 - 1 pm - 3 pm Wednesday, 11/6 - 11 am - 1 pm Friday, 11/15 - 11 am - 1 pm Monday, 11/18 - 1 pm - 3 pm Tuesday, 11/26 - 12 pm - 2 pm See you soon, Terps 😉 #UMD #UniversityofMaryland #Terps #Terrapins #Testudo #CollegePark #Maryland #Terp #HigherEd #Career #CareerServices
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The University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office is partnering with the University Career Center to present the UMD Law School Fair on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom. This event provides a unique opportunity for students and alumni considering law school to meet face-to-face with law school admissions representatives from across the country. Over 100 law schools typically attend this event. Suggested attire for this event is business casual. This event is open to University of Maryland, College Park students & alumni, and other students in the Washington, DC region. No registration necessary, but if you'd like to RSVP and learn more about attending law schools, head to your Handshake account by visiting go.umd.edu/handshake. #UMD #UniversityOfMaryland #GoTerps #Testudo #LawSchool #UmDlaw #Terrapins #Terps #PreLaw #CollegePark
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Come learn from professionals in the field combating inequities in access to affordable, nutritious food. We will host a moderated panel, followed by an open discussion and time to speak individually with panelists. Date: October 15, 2024 Time: 5 pm - 6:30 pm Location: University Career Center, Hornbake Library South Wing, on the third floor. RSVP to the event with your Handshake account by visiting go.umd.edu/handshake #UMD #Universityofmaryland #CollegePark #DMV #DC #Jobs #Internships #Networking #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Terrapins #GoTerps #Farms
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