Greetings from JMU!
I hope you'll enjoy our summer newsletter filled with opportunities to engage with JMU students.
Registration is open for the University Career Fair on Tues. 9/24 and Wed. 9/25. We will be in a new and larger space this fall. Did you know that 44/64 organizations that hired 4 or more of our Class of 2023 graduates participated in career fairs?
Meet faculty from a variety of disciplines at the Faculty & Employer Forum on Thursday, August 8th, 2024. Registration is now live for this event in Handshake. During the conference, you’ll have a chance to talk to faculty about your recruiting needs, and we will be sharing recruiting updates and recruiting best practices. We'd love to have you join us!
If you are planning on hosting an information table, information session, or conducting on-campus interviews this fall, now is the time to reserve your space. Just make your request in Handshake and the Employer Services Team will work with you on all the logistics.
Our Employer Services Team is here to help as you plan for the upcoming fall semester. If you have questions about recruiting at JMU or just want to consult about your current strategy, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team.
All the best, Laura
P.S. - Pass It On!
Are there organizations in your network looking to recruit new talent? Share this newsletter with them and let them know they can connect with our Employer Services Team to help navigate their hiring needs, whether they are looking for interns, seasonal or full-time employees.
Fall career fairs
Registration is now open for all Fall Career Fairs!
Register Here for the following events:
- University Career Fair Day 1: Tues, September 24th, 2024 in the AUBC; this event is catered toward ALL MAJORS
- University Career Fair Day 2: Wed, September 25, 2024 in the AUBC; this event is catered toward ALL MAJORS
- Nurse Recruitment Day: Thurs, September 5th, 2024 in Festival Ballroom; this event is catered toward Nursing majors
- CISE Fair: Tues, September 10th, 2024 in Festival Ballroom; this event is catered toward the following majors: Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Information Technology, Integrated Science & Technology, and Intelligence Analysis
- HART Fair: Wed, November 6th, 2024 in Festival Ballroom; this fair is catered toward Hospitality and Sport & Recreation Management majors
Don't forget there are other ways to get in touch with JMU students! UCC offers free tabling events for employers to market toward target audiences across campus.
Important Fall Semester Dates:
- August 21st: First day of the fall semester
- October 16-20th: Fall Break
- November 23-December 1: Thanksgiving Break
- December 6: Last day of classes
Faculty & Employer Forum
Thursday, August 8th, 2024
The JMU Faculty & Employer Forum will introduce you to JMU faculty from multiple disciplines and help you gain valuable insight on recruiting at JMU.
A full schedule schedule of the day can be found here.
Internships & Work-Based Learning
Work-based learning, defined as an experience that incorporates hands-on work in an applied context and includes experiences known as externships, internships, clinicals, student teaching, undergraduate research, or fellowships, is an important area of growth for JMU.
- This year, 4,891 organizations posted 31,306 internships in Handshake.
- Based on University Career Center information, 69.9% of Bachelors-degree recipients in the Class of 2023 completed at least one work-based learning experience.
- There are currently 345 work-based learning courses at JMU, some with multiple course sections, engaged with outside partners to provide more than 5,800 students with real world applications of curriculum learning.
If you are interested in learning more about hiring interns in your organization, reach out to Emma Gibbons, Assistant Director for Internships, gibbonek@jmu.edu.
GET INVOLVED!
The UCC offers virtual and in-person programs throughout the year, allowing employers the opportunity to connect with our students in meaningful and creative ways. These programs include Employer Panels, Practice Interview Events, Career Treks and more!
Want to get involved? Email Sarah Koerner, Coordinator for Employer Outreach & Events, at koernese@jmu.edu.
Donate to our JMU Career Closet!
Hosted and organized by the University Career Center and The Pantry, the JMU Career Closet is a clothing and accessory resource for all JMU students, with a specific focus on work and interview attire. This is a donation-based resource, and students are welcome to take one complete outfit or up to 5 items from the closet each semester, FREE of charge. 1,347 students visited this past year! We would love to have more donations and we would welcome your donations at any time. We ask that donations be new or gently used; in ready-to-wear condition; with no stains, odors, tears, or missing buttons. All apparel and footwear sizes are needed!
Appropriate items for donations include business suits, dress shirts, blouses, slacks, jackets and/or skirts. Dress shoes, ties, belts, and scarves are also accepted. To setup a drop off or want more details on donation please contact Alyssa Hawley, adamsar@jmu.edu
Are you a Virginia Employer who wants to learn how to create a internship path for your organization? Consider connecting with your regional VTOP representative!
REMINDER!
Please be sure to take down any old job postings on Handshake to ensure our students are finding the most recent and available job opportunities!
UCC Partner Program
Looking for help with marketing your positions and events on campus? Consider joining the UCC Partner's Program. There are many benefits to this program, including:
- Recognition as University Career Center Partner on digital channels (website, social media, newsletter, etc.)
- High-traffic space at the Fall or Spring career fair
Want to learn more? Contact Laura Hickerson, at hickerly@jmu.edu
Thank you to our current UCC Partners!
Our UCC staff would like to thank you all for your continued support in recruiting our Dukes! We hope you enjoy some fun, sun and relaxation. We look forward to seeing you here at JMU soon. GO DUKES!!!
Connect with the University Career Center on social media @jmucareer!