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On Tuesday, October 29, the Office of Career Services held its annual Fall Internship & Volunteer Fair in the Barbara Walters Campus Center. Launched in 2009, this annual event connects undergraduate and graduate students with area companies and organizations eager to work with them. This year, more than 300 students filled the fair, learning about opportunities from and sharing resumes with 47 employers and community partners, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Innocence Project, Acacia Network, Briason Associates, Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, the Peace Corps, Stageplays Theatre Company, and the Legal Aid Society. During the event, students were also able to have their headshots taken by a professional photographer for use on LinkedIn and other networking sites.
"Our annual Fall Internship & Volunteer Fair is an exciting day on campus," said Angela Cherubini, Director of Career Services. "It’s great to see so many employers eager to meet and recruit our students for their opportunities. The feedback from both students and employers is always positive, and so many students successfully land internships through this event, making it a valuable experience for everyone."
Meghan Jablonski, Director of Embedded Education, tabled at the fair to share information about SLC EmbeddED, a program that offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit for completing experienced-based work, such as internships, volunteer positions, and jobs. She was joined by current SLC EmbeddED students who shared their experiences and answered questions. At Sarah Lawrence, students are able and encouraged to engage in these types of opportunities during the academic year, not just during the summer.
"A Sarah Lawrence education extends through a lifetime and far beyond the bounds of campus," said Jablonski. "Experience-based work, like internships, helps students integrate academics, professional practice, work culture, and work-life balance within a supportive community of peers, campus resources, and alumni. Exploring a range of interests and types of work can help shape a student’s long-term path, clarify goals, and take the pressure off of knowing what their ‘dream job’ might be right away."
Collaboration is key at SLC, and students benefit from a full calendar of career-related events that connect students and alumni year-round. Next up in November is Connecting Passions & Creating Your Future: Faculty, Students, and Alumni in Conversation, a symposium on developing a professional network and advancing career goals. A keynote address from renowned casting director Debra Zane ’83 will be followed by roundtable discussions between students and other alumni from various industries.