Archive for June, 2009

Energy Efficiency Youth Policy Summit

Energy Efficiency Youth Policy Summit
August 2-6
Sacramento, California

The Alliance to Save Energy, Keystone Science School, and American Petroleum Institute are seeking 40 college students to attend a summit on improving energy efficiency in California. Participating students will be asked to negotiate consensus-based recommendations to be shared with members of Congress, the governor and California state legislature, as well as business and NGO sector leaders.

Lodging, meals and registration COVERED. Travel stipends given on a case by case basis.

DEADLINE has been EXTENDED to JULY 1. Current undergraduate/graduate and recent graduates from any U.S. university or college are eligible.

To apply, visit www.youthpolicysummit.org

Insurance Industry mixer

The Virginia Association of Insurance Agents will be holding an Open House/Career Mixer next Monday, June 22, 2009. The open house/career mixer will highlight entry-level insurance programs VAIA has to offer like the six-week training program taking place this summer, career opportunity board and the different career opportunities that exist in the industry. There will be insurance agencies/companies there looking to hire. Register online at http://www.iiaba.net/cbsupx/education/evtpreview.aspx?evt=7432.

Health Policy database

If you’re interested in health policy internships or fellowships, check out http://www.kaiseredu.org/fellowships/default.aspx.

Richmond is a “mighty micro” for young workers

When you’re evaluating cost of lifestyle, earning, vitality (air quality, green space, health statistics), after hours, learning, around town (walkability, commute times, public transit) and social capital (demographics, crime rates, voter participation), Richmond sizes up nicely against other like localities:

From Richmond Biz Sense: http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/06/12/richmond-top-20-cities-for-young-workers/

Cvent seeks ‘09 grads

Cvent, the market leader of on-demand event management software and strategic meetings management solutions, headquartered in McLean, Virginia is seeking ‘09 University of Richmond graduates for the following positions:

* Sales Associate
* Product Consultant
* Systems Engineer
* Systems Analyst
* Business Development Associate
* Software Engineer

For more information or to apply, visit cdc.richmond.edu and log in to SpiderConnect to search “opportunities” or call (804) 287-6629.

Learn more about a fellow Richmond graduate’s experience with Cvent: http://news.richmond.edu/cdc/features/swartz.html