P A R E N T O R I E N T A T I O N

C E N T E R F O R E X P E R I E N T I A L L E A R N I N G

Welcome! We are delighted to see you!

Center for Experiential Learning

Focused on integrating classroom instruction into a “real world” setting

Professional internships

Service Learning

International Study

Job & Internship Search Tactics

Professional Internships

College is involved in pushing students to look at the “Big Picture”

We teach the process of identifying, applying for, and interviewing for internships

Maintain good relationships with area employers

Sponsor networking programs with alumni and area CEO’s

Support experiences that are non-credit and for-credit.

Requires completion of 40 credit hours with 2.5+ gpa

Linked to affiliates in Chicago and Washington DC

Affiliates

Chicago Center

Through Roosevelt University

100% of college aid goes with student for tuition

Washington Center

50% of aid goes with student for tuition

Service Learning

Coordinator works with faculty to insert community service within the curriculum

Water testing for City of Dubuque with Biology classes

Oversees AmeriCorps in Dubuque

Full-time professional opportunities for graduates

Largest program in state among private schools

Generates Community Work-Study opportunities

Open to students with WS in financial aid packages

International Education

Under new leadership for fall 2011 Dr. Mark Kehren, Asst. Professor of History

Signature programs in Ireland, Spain, South Africa

Affiliate connections to worldwide programs

Planning Costs? S. Africa about the same as LC; Ireland, more

expensive The majority of students studying overseas and interning

complete their degree in four years

Job & Internship Search Tactics

Closely work with faculty on class presentations and assignments

Workshops delivered in residence halls, student club meetings, and in general sessions throughout semester

Invitations extended to collegiate career fairs throughout the year

Focus on all dimensions of the job search

Past Internships

Canadian Embassy, Washington, DC Chicago Cubs, Chicago, IL Make a Wish Foundation, Chicago, IL Underwater Adventures, Minneapolis, MN McGraw Hill, Dubuque, IA Wells Fargo Financial, Des Moines, IA Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL TNT Magazine, Sydney, Australia MTV, New York, New York National Mississippi River Museum, Dubuque, IA Illinois State Police, Rockford, IL Chicago Fire Soccer Team, Chicago, IL Ronald McDonald House, Minneapolis, MN Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL Chicago Crime Commission, Chicago, IL Omaha Royals Baseball, Omaha, NE US Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO Chicago ABC, Chicago, IL Digitas, Chicago, IL

Questions or Concerns

Faye Finnegan

Coordinator of Internships and Career Services

563.588.7155

Jeff Roberts

Asst. Coordinator of Career Services

563.588.7025

Jeffrey.roberts@loras.edu