Are you interested in learning about careers and organizations in WASHINGTON DC?

The Career Center and Alumni & Student Affairs are sponsoring a
World of Work Career Interest Trip to WASHINGTON DC during the 2010 Spring Break
(Tentative Dates:  March 6th – March 10th).

For more information, attend one of the following four optional Information Sessions in the Career Center (259 HU):

• Wednesday, November 4^th – 12:30 – 1:00 pm
• Thursday, November 5^th - 12:30 – 1:00 pm
• Monday, November 9^th -  1:00 – 1:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 10^{th -}  4:00 – 4:30 pm

Students participating in this trip will receive the following benefits:

• Learn about various careers options.
• Receive mentoring from alumni and other professional mentors.
• Network with alumni and other professionals at their organizations and dinner receptions.
• Learn about living and working in Washington DC.
• Enjoy the cultural opportunities in Washington DC.

Application Information and Procedures:

• UNC Asheville full-time degree-seeking students are invited to apply for this opportunity.
• The student selection process will be based on the quality of applications, essays, resumes, and interviews from students who have not participated in previous World of Work trips.  There are twenty open student slots.
• A completed application, resume, one-page essay, a faculty endorsement, and a $300 trip fee (checks can be made out to the UNC Asheville Career Center) are due to the Career Center (259 HU) by Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

• All candidates will need to participate in a group interview.  Sign-up in the Career Center (259 HU) by
  Thursday, November 19th at noon for an interview on one of the following dates/times:

  - Monday, November 23rd – 12:30 or 4:00 pm – Career Center – HU 259

  - Tuesday, November 24th – 12:30 or 4:00 pm – Career Center – HU 259
   

• Selected candidates will be notified prior to the Mandatory Trip Meeting on Tuesday, December 8^th, 10:30 am – 11:30 pm, in the HU 259 (Career Center).  This is a tentative date as we will work to accommodate exam schedules.
   
• Students who are not selected for this experience will be refunded the entire $300.00 deposit fee.

Interested student candidates should review and download application instructions and materials:

• World of Work Application and Essay Instructions
• Faculty Endorsement
• Resume Guidelines

QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Career Center at 828-251-6515 or career@unca.edu.