Career Help Event Recap
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Professional Pathway Career Fair on March 23rd! The event was a success and we were able to connect mentees who are not on the college pathway with different professional pathway programs in the NYC area. If you did not get a chance to attend the event, it’s ok! Please use our Professional Pathway Resource Guide to learn more about the many different programs that exist in NYC! You can also connect with your PM to discuss different opportunities.
Pro-Pathway (non-college) Jobs
- Health Careers Search Engine (categorized by level of schooling: advanced, moderate, immediate service)
- The 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) provide services to eligible 1199SEIU members in three basic categories:
- Training and Education - classes, workshops, programs, and assistance for healthcare workers seeking to advance their careers.
MTA Jobs & Training
- Exam Schedule: http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm
- Job Listings for all MTA agencies: https://new.mta.info/careers
The Knowledge House
The Knowledge House Program is for individuals who have not taken the college route but are interested in careers in technology. Currently, the application for their summer coding fellowship is open but they also have Data Science, Web Development, Cyber Security programs and more. Click here to learn more and apply.
Project Come Up
Project Come Up is a new mentorship program with a mission to increase the financial literacy of young Black and Brown adults. Their mission is to enable critical experiences needed to overcome systemic barriers and create success for young Black and Brown people through mentoring, education, and supportive communities; ultimately, increasing the nation’s GDP.
In you are interested please click here to apply!
CUNY Introduces Services for Student Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic
CUNY has allocated about $5 million to bolster mental health and wellness services during the pandemic including trainings for counselors, using Talkspace with out-of-state and international students, and is now offering access to a service that enables students who are experiencing personal difficulties to quickly connect with counselors via text. CUNY students who are struggling with any kind of psychological or emotional problems can text “CUNY” to 741741 to initiate a free and confidential conversation with a trained volunteer and receive a referral for further
help if necessary.
Job Opportunities for Students
Pursuing/Completed Associate Degree:
MoMA: Student Ambassador (deadline April 15)
Pursuing or Completed: Bachelor's Degree:
- New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS): Research Scientist (deadline April 09)
- NJEDA: Brownfields & Environmental Project Officer
- MoMA: Student Ambassador (deadline April 15)
- Queens Botanical Garden: Instructor (Part-Time/Seasonal)
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.: Environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer or Scientist
- Environmental Defense Fund: Stewardship Communications Manager
- Weill Cornell Medicine:
Non-Degree: Other Skills
- Environmental Grantmakers Association: Program Coordinator
- The Horticultural Society of New York: Field Supervisor
- CAMBA:
- NYC Small Business Services: Vaccine for All Corps
Internship Opportunities for Students
Pursuing or Completed: Associate's Degree:
- Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)Internship: Virtual Internship Program
- Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Area Health Education Center: Summer Health Internship Program (deadline April 4)
- Discovery: Discovery Summer Internship Programs
- Big Brother Big Sisters of NYC: Program Facilitator
- LifeSci NYC: Various Internship Opportunities (deadline March 31)
Pursuing or Completed: Bachelor's Degree:
- New- Rensselaer Commercial Properties: Green Building Strategy Intern
- Manhattan Staten Island Area Health Education Center: Health Careers Internship Program (deadline April 9)
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Summer Intern - World Trade Center, Operations
- Nasdaq: Client Services Intern
- Big Brother Big Sisters of NYC: Program Facilitator
- Bloomberg LP: Summer 2022 Software Engineering Internships (note Summer 2021 opportunities are closed)
- LifeSci NYC: Various Internship Opportunities (deadline March 31)
Non-Degree: Other Skill Sets:
- Little Island: Summer 2021 Fellowship Program
- The City Tutor: Volunteer Tutor
Together with COBALT (Creating Opportunities for Black, African American, Latinx Talent), Willis Towers Watson introduces the 2021 Diversity Scholars Symposium, offering for students to develop and hone vital career skills. The program provides a 3-day (May 18th – May 20th) learning and development opportunity in a virtual environment. This is open to current undergraduate students (expected graduation 2023-2024).
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.
Participants have the opportunity to explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills and engage in learning experiences that help in developing their social, civic and leadership skills.
By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future. Apply today!
Join the City Tutors program if you want to network with and be coached by industry insiders, and connect with a mentor and someone from your industry of interest to review your resume, cover letter, Linkedin. The program also provides help with your job/internship search. To use the service, fill out this intake form.
Fall 2021 News Internship program -12 weeks starting in September
The Fall internship is for students in the final 2 years of university or recent graduates who have passion for news and/or a willingness to dig in and learn about global financial markets, companies and economies. Apply here !
2021 Enterprise Data Accelerated Talent Entry Program (NYC):
This is a 15 month Enterprise Data organization program for those seeking an opportunity to work with data and gain full data product development experience. Candidates should have some experience with software development .NET, Java, C++ and Python, introductory programming in UNIX and/or Windows and writing readable code and technical communication skills. Apply here!
Shadow Microsoft employees, engage with our enterprise customers, and experience Microsoft’s diverse & inclusive culture with Microsoft's 2021 Summer Mentorship Program. This remote opportunity is for rising college freshman, sophomores, and juniors in the NY/NJ Area. Click here for more information, and to Apply.
Event: When Life Passions and Business Mix
Stacy Blackman Consulting (SBC) is partnering with iMentor to host a special event focusing on how earning a business degree can help you pursue your passions and career ambitions. This opportunity is open to iMentor students and mentors (current and alumni). Click Here to register!
ACLU is looking for the next generation of leaders who dare to create a more perfect union. Join them in building a better future for everyone in America for the next 100 years. Apply here.
Discussion Guides
Check out our November Discussion Guides. *They include content on election related conversations*
iMentor Challenge: It's time to take on the Challenge!
March is here and that means it's time to officially kick off the 2021 iMentor Challenge! The iMentor Challenge is iMentor's largest mentor-driven fundraising campaign. Every year the mentor community comes together to raise critical funds in support of our young people. This year we fundraise to sustain programming for 3,800 students in NYC. This year's goal is to raise $350,000 by March 31st and we can't do it without you! Over 100 mentors have already joined the campaign and raised over $15,000. Get started today by creating a fundraising page and either joining your company's team or the iMentor PSP Team. Once your page is up, share out about your mentoring story through email or social media!
Are you new to fundraising or need help setting up your fundraising page? Feel free to reach out to Jamie Novak at jnovak@imentor.org.
PS - Want to double your impact??? Check to see if your company matches donations, and share this page with your donors to see if theirs do too. Happy Fundraising!
This section includes resources that you can take advantage any time of the year to set yourself up for success:
- Emergency Fund Application
- Tips for Time Management
- Protect Yourself and Your Family from Corona Virus
- Utilizing Campus Resources to Succeed
- Undocumented Student Resources
- Resume Template Examples
- Degree Planning Tool
- Mental Health Resources
If you are have trouble understanding one of the resources listed here, please reach out to your Mentor for help, or Program Manager if you don't have a mentor.
Additional Internship/Job Search Resources
Below are additional resources that might be helpful for you to further explore internship and job opportunities:
- Still Hiring: A searchable spreadsheet with hundreds of employers currently hiring
- EntryLvl: A list of companies currently hiring entry-level and intern candidates
- Covintern: Tech companies that are hiring for remote positions
- WayUp: Online job portal for college students
- Built in NYC: Startup related jobs
