Have you ever dreamed of living in the heart of California’s wine country? Each year, the Sonoma County Economic Development Board offers six one-year paid internships in Policy and Program Development. The focus areas for the internships include: Tourism, Green Business, Workforce and Youth Development, Business Environmental Alliance, and Small Business Wellness.
Students with backgrounds in economics, political science, public policy, or liberal arts whohave research and report experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree by the start of the position.
This year, the program will run from July 15, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Interns will earn approximately $40,000 for the year. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 9, 2009 at 5 p.m.
To learn more and to apply for this opportunity, visit the CDC’s Web site and log in to SpiderConnect Once logged in, search the opportunities tab using the keyword “sonoma.”
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants offers five $2,500 scholarships for accounting majors.
Visit http://www.accountemps.com/AICPA for more information or to apply.
February 4 – 6, 2009
Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, D.C. An Agenda So Significant,
The Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference is the leading forum in 2009 for shaping the national debate about investment in clean energy and green technologies.Taking place in Washington, D.C. just days after the new administration and Congress are sworn in, the 2009 Conference is expected to attract more than 2,000 attendees representing business, labor, academic, environmental and community leaders to forge an agenda for creating jobs and exploring new green technologies that will help solve global warming, increase our energy independence and improve the health of people and the environment.In addition to three days of exceptional educational programs, renowned speakers, and extensive networking opportunities, this year’s conference will also feature a Green Jobs Expo, with nearly 100 companies, schools, and organizations exhibiting and giving Expo Theatre presentations, as well as an optional Advocacy Day component, where attendees will have the opportunity to educate lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Learn more and register TODAY at www.greenjobsconference.org.
D.C. MetroLink on Friday, Feb. 27 is the place for you to be!
MetroLink is a program that provides students from the College of William & Mary, University of Richmond, Swarthmore College and Yale University the opportunity to interview with employers from Washington, D.C. Industry areas include public policy, think tanks, non-profit organizations, and media. This program is open to juniors and seniors only. Students must pre-apply for interviews, and only students selected for an interview attend the event.
The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.
For more information or to apply, visit http://www.yale.edu/career/metrolink/ or contact the Career Development Center at (804) 289-8547.
