Career Corner

Dear Students,

Do you plan on applying to graduate school this fall 2024? If so, make sure you attend the following Career-Prep Event!

Event Title: Preparing for the Fall 24 Grad School Application Cycle

Tuesday, April 2nd at Noon, Virtual on Zoom

Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1444482

Event Description: This presentation will review the various elements of preparation that should take place each month up through the fall of 2024 as the applicant applies. This session is tailored for students preparing for Psychology and associated graduate and professional programs, including but not limited to PhD, PsyD, MA, MSW, MFT, M.Ed, MC, and many others. Feel free to ask any questions! We are looking forward to your participation!

Please visit our website to see all of the opportunities: Click here

Application instructions vary, please refer to each internship opportunity’s instructions for how to apply.

Below are just a few of the opportunities open for application!

Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS)

Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) is looking for 1-2 students who want to learn about the world of psychoeducation and engage in promoting mental health.

Work with our Assistant Director of Mental Health and Wellness to bring our new peer-to-peer training (Notice.Care.Help) to students across campus and collaborate with our Lead Peer Counselor to learn and be trained in Togetherall, the free online mental health platform where students engage with one another to provide support.

Notice. Care. Help is a part of our Friend2Friend peer support initiative and is a framework for supporting student mental health and wellbeing as a community. We are working to share this framework with students as a way to help break down barriers to talking about mental health and safety concerns. As a CAPS intern, you will be trained in our Notice.Care.Help. program and be expected to lead the training for classrooms, clubs, and Greek Life organizations across campus.

Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, and free online space dedicated to supporting mental health and wellbeing where students support other students. As an intern, you would be expected to attend training about the platform and best practices for engagement. Throughout the semester you will then be tasked with interacting in the Togetherall platform weekly, offering other students written support.

You must be creative, detailed-oriented, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Internship Start Date: June 5, 2024

Internship End Date: August 9, 2024

You will gain:

• A foundational understanding of CAPS services and programs
• Knowledge of how to engage with audiences
• Understanding of how to provide supportive feedback within an online environment

Apply if you have:

• A general understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint
• A willingness to be held to professional standards
• A desire to help and support others
• This internship will be 1-3 units, depending on how much a student would like to be involved.
  

Application deadline-April 8, 2024 by 11:59pm

To apply, go here

Questions? Contact Cassandra Hirdes at chirdes@arizona.edu

CAPS Diversity Statement

The University of Arizona Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We strive to support the mental health and wellbeing of all students by creating an environment of trust, respect, and openness. We are dedicated to honoring individual differences and experiences including those related to race, ethnicity, national origin, spiritual and religious beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, mixed family status, family structure, body shape and size, and socio-economic status. We recognize that mental health is deeply impacted by experiences of marginalization and oppression and strive to work with our clients in a culturally informed and sensitive manner. At CAPS and Campus Health, we believe that cultural responsiveness requires continuous learning, both personally and as an organization, and we are committed to making CAPS a safe, affirming, and welcoming space for all University of Arizona students.

Conversations to Remember

Conversations to Remember, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens. Our virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. These residents have been suffering from isolation, and students really brighten their days just by speaking with them. We provide training to the students in the program about the best ways to interact with the seniors, as well as additional support throughout their service. Since these visits are virtual, students can do it without any travel. This is both convenient, and allows more of the volunteers' time to be spent volunteering, rather than commuting to their volunteering location. We provide this program free of charge to seniors across the country, and have students from around the country as well. We would very much like to partner with you, and hope that your students would like to volunteer to help our seniors.

Typically, students volunteer 1-2 hours per week. Each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. We expect students to volunteer for approximately 16 weeks, so that they can build a friendship with the senior. This does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new seniors starting all the time, and train new volunteers weekly. The students are matched based on the times that they're available, with a senior who is available at the same time, and they will have a regular, weekly appointment for their visit. Students wishing for more visits or other opportunities that allow them to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with different ways to volunteer, such as assisting us with our social media, call support, or outreach. Interested students, please fill out this form.

As a Psychology Peer Mentor, you will have the opportunity to mentor first-semester Psychology Majors, co-facilitate a 1-hour weekly class, learn basic counseling skills, and earn course credit! Applications due April 15, 2024 at 5:00pm.

Benefits

Peer Mentors can:

• Earn 3 credits in Fall 2024 of Psychology practicum credit
• Receive valuable training and experience working in a University setting
• Learn teaching methods, basic counseling skills (interviewing, reflective listening) as well as skills and competencies necessary to be an effective and knowledgeable mentor
• Become more involved with the Psychology Department
• Obtain valuable information to prepare for graduate school in Psychology or other areas of interest

Description/Responsibilities

• Assist the Psychology Academic Advisors in mentoring undergraduate Psychology majors
• Assist in developing class curriculum
• Co-facilitate 1-hour weekly classes (class times are dependent on schedule) on topics such as fields of Psychology, engagement opportunities, graduate school overview, resume writing, learning styles and study strategies, networking, campus resource.
• Provide accurate and reliable information regarding all of the above topics
• Meet with 3 times a semester, about 10 hours a week
• Attend mandatory weekly staff meetings on Friday's from 9-10:15 am (PSY 494)
• Keep detailed and accurate notes in student files after every meeting

Minimum Qualifications

• Psychology or Psychological Science major with Junior or Senior status during the 2024-2025 academic year
• Completed a minimum of 9 units in Psychology coursework (at least 6 units at the U of A)
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative and Psychology GPA
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly dependable and punctual
• Able to participate in a mandatory in-person training session on Friday, August 23, 2024 from 9 AM-3 PM (lunch provided)

How to Apply

Peer Mentor Application 2024.doc

In your application, please include:

• Completed application form on page 2 (including personal statement)
• Résumé detailing relevant educational, employment, and volunteer experience
• One professional reference form completed (see page 2 and 4)

Applicants must also sign up for a 30-minute Zoom interview upon submission of application materials (Melanie will work with you to schedule via email). Interviews will be held April 22-25th 2024. As part of the interview, you will need to prepare and conduct a 3-5 minute presentation on how to establish the foundation for a successful mentoring relationship. Your presentation must include a PowerPoint presentation. If you have questions about this presentation, please contact Melanie Lipton at melanielipton@arizona.edu.

Application and Selection Timeline

Project FOCUS

The Project FOCUS team would like to announce internship opportunities for the upcoming Spring 2024 semester. Project Focus is an on-campus program that empowers students with intellectual disabilities to be fully included by attending UA classes and participating in campus life. The program needs responsible peer mentors with at least 12 hours of weekly availability to support their fellow Wildcats! Peer mentors who are accepted into this program are eligible for academic internship credit for their participation.

An internship with Project FOCUS is both fun and meaningful, here is a quick Peer Mentor recruitment video to show some enjoyable highlights! https://youtu.be/URgZom9yQNI

Contact Sylvi Gonzalez with questions and to apply: sylvig@arizona.edu

PSY 296A intends to provide students with exposure to various hands-on experiences related to the field of Psychology (e.g., campus or community-based internships, volunteer positions, undergraduate precepting, and/or research experiences). This course will cover searching for these experiences and provide a step-by-step approach to applying for them. Students will research multiple sites and positions, craft professional documents and applications, and learn the importance of professional communication. This course aims to have students successfully apply for these positions during the course and obtain and gain professional insight and experience they will then reflect on and relate to an academic focus. The experience is recommended for sophomore or junior students.

For all upcoming SECD events: Click here

Below are just a few of the upcoming awesome events!

Look out for the multiple in-person sessions of:

Have you completed an internship and are wondering what’s next?
This workshop can help! We’ll go through next steps after an internship that include:

• identifying key takeaways from your experience that you can talk about in future interviews
• adding the experience to your resume
• applying what you’ve learned to your ongoing career exploration

We want to help you translate your internship experience onto your resume so you can show the skills you gained as you apply to new opportunities.

Description: University of Arizona students and alumni are invited to attend this 30-minute virtual info session to hear about the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship, a two-year graduate fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State. If you are thinking about pursuing a master’s degree starting in fall 2025, and you are interested in a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service, join us to hear an overview of the benefits and eligibility requirements. Plus, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions.

The Clarke DS Fellowship provides up to $42,000 annually in academic funding for a two-year master’s degree program, two summer practicums with stipends, professional development and mentorship. Upon successful completion of the program and the State Department requirements, Clarke DS Fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent. DSS Special Agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers.

The Department of State seeks to attract qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service who represent ethnic, racial, gender, social and geographic diversity. Women, members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need, are encouraged to apply. Through the Clarke DS Fellowship, you will embark on a career path that will take you around the world, providing protection to U.S. personnel, facilities, and information, while supporting diplomacy. The application for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open February 12, 2024, through April 29, 2024. Register today to hear about this unique opportunity to receive academic funding for your master’s degree program while preparing for a career in the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent.

To register for this event: Click here

Description: Whether you’re just starting your career exploration or actively interviewing for your next job, it can be difficult to stay motivated and engaged on your longer-term career journey. In this session, your coach will help you identify what you’ve learned, celebrate the progress you’ve made, and stay focused on the extrinsic and intrinsic benefits of continuing to invest in yourself and your future career.

To register for this event: Click here

Description: As your graduation date approaches, trying to find your first job after college can feel like a game of musical chairs as the chairs dwindle and the anxiety increases. In this session, your coach will share practical resources and concrete action steps you can take to land that first job as well as non-traditional ways to keep building your career and skills post-graduation.

To register for this event: Click here

Description: Learn how to use LinkedIn as a tool for career exploration, networking, and your eventual job search. Hear your coach’s best practices for developing an effective LinkedIn profile, and you can even volunteer to have your profile reviewed live!

To register for this event: Click here

The Job Shadow Program (JSP) is back!

Students: expand your knowledge about industries, job functions, and employer culture at participating organizations via this low-stakes, high-value opportunity to peak behind the curtain! Alumin and employers: host one or more students!

Click here to fill out the Student Interest Form! https://career.arizona.edu/job-shadow-program-jsp/

A free headshot event will occur at the LifeLab located at Bartlett Academic Success Center Room 301AA on April 9th from 11-1. It is first come, first served. There will be a tour of the LifeLab as part of the experience. Then, at 1pm, the Tucson Jobs Now Career Fair will begin. All students are encouraged to attend the fair. Register here: https://career.arizona.edu/events/2024/04/09/2024-tucson-jobs-now-in-person/

In closing, if you have an idea for an event or want to learn about something specific related to career, professional, and graduate school preparation, please email me directly at christyw@.arizona.edu. I will see what I can do!

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"Together, We Got This!"

Christy M. Ball

Associate Professor of Practice

Director, Undergraduate Career Development

Shanda Romans

Experiential Learning Coordinator