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Campus Events Career Events State Government

Careers in Government Agencies Week: Explore Public Sector Opportunities

Hegi Career Center is excited to present Careers in Government Agencies Week, featuring a variety of events aimed at students interested in pursuing careers in the public sector. Whether you’re exploring internships or long-term career options, this is a great opportunity to learn more about government roles and network with professionals.

Event Schedule:

  • 11/11: Fellowship/Scholarship Info Session
    • 🕒 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Hegi Family Career Development Center – Acers
  • 11/12: CIA Info Session
    • 🕛 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at HTSC Chamber
    • Open to all students from all majors.
  • 11/12: FAIT Fellowship Info Session
    • 🕒 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Virtual)
    • For IT-related majors only.
  • 11/13: Ambassador Panel
    • 🕛 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at HTSC Chamber
    • Open to all students.
  • 11/13: Homeland Security Info Session
    • 🕒 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Focused on internship opportunities.
  • 11/14: FBI Info Session
    • 🕒 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at HTSC 130
    • Open to all students from all majors.
  • 11/15: Virtual promotion of U.S. Patent & Trademark positions
    • Currently recruiting for full-time positions; details available on 12twenty.

 

Don’t miss these opportunities to learn about career paths in government agencies and make valuable connections!

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Grad School

Explore Texas A&M’s M.S. Economics Program

Texas A&M University is promoting its Master of Science in Economics program, which offers a strong focus on career readiness. With a 90% job placement rate and scholarships available, this program aims to provide quality education at an affordable cost.

Key Highlights:

  • Ranked #1 for Superior Education at an Affordable Cost
  • Ranked #13 for Best Master’s Programs by Eduniversal in 2024

If you’re a junior or senior considering graduate studies, check out the attached flyer for more information. For questions, contact:

  • Careers: Paula Verdegaal at paulav@tamu.edu
  • Admissions & Curriculum: Margaret Lomas Carpenter at marge@tamu.edu
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Research & Academia

Submit Your Research to the Cornell Undergraduate Economic Review (CUER)

The Cornell Undergraduate Economic Review (CUER) is inviting undergraduate students to submit their research for publication in their upcoming issue!

⏱️Deadline: Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
📁Submission Types: Past papers or original pieces (no specific topic or length required)
📎How to Submit: Complete the Google Form and attach your research as a Word document.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to the CUER team at cueconomicreview@gmail.com.

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Research & Academia

Research Analyst Opportunity by the New York Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is hiring Research Analysts (RAs). This job offers recent graduates the chance to work with top economists, analyzing data and supporting economic research that influences policy decisions.

This is a full-time position for students with strong quantitative skills and an interest in economics, finance, or public policy.

POSITION STARTING DURATION APPLICATION WINDOW
Research Analyst Summer 2025 2 years Sept. 1 – Oct. 1, 2024
Summer Analyst: Junior (Dec. 2025/ Spr. 2026 graduate) June 2025 10 weeks Sept. 5 – Oct. 11, 2024
Summer Analyst: Sophomore (Dec. 2026/ Spr. 2027 graduate) June 2025 8 weeks Sept. 5 – Oct. 4, 2024

Learn more and apply here: New York Fed RA Program

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Campus Events Career Events Uncategorized

Free BLS Workshop: Find Your Dream Job

Southern Methodist University has partnered with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Dallas regional office to offer a free workshop that will help you identify your dream job and make informed, data-driven decisions in both your personal and professional life.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 26
🕒 Time: 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

During this virtual event, you will learn about the most popular BLS data tools that college students, graduates, and job seekers use to succeed. Follow along with live website walkthroughs and get tips to navigate the job market.

To get started, please complete the Dream Job Survey before attending the workshop.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 977 4847 0195
Passcode: 305396

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leverage BLS data to help you land your dream job!

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Career Events Federal Government Research & Academia

Demystifying a Career in Economics: Federal Reserve Webinar

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York invites college students, recent graduates, professors, and guidance counselors to attend the Fall 2024 webinar: Demystifying a Career Path in Economics and Advancing Diversity.

🗓 Date: Thursday, September 26
⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET)

This virtual event will highlight career paths in economics and promote diversity within the profession. New York Fed economists and research analysts will share their experiences, offer tips for success, and discuss potential career opportunities.

Don’t miss this chance to learn about economics careers, mentoring, and the role of RAs and interns at the Fed. Register in advance here.

Contact: Cindy Smith – ny.researchconference@ny.frb.org
Submit your questions when you register, and participate in the live Q&A during the webinar!

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Campus Events

Upcoming ECON Career Events: Don’t Miss Out!

The following ECON Career Events are a fantastic opportunity to start networking and explore career paths with an Economics major. These events will help you connect with professionals and learn about various industries.

Check out the Events Lobby Flyer and use the QR code to learn more and register. Business casual attire is required for all events, so dress to impress!

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Campus Events

Why Career Development Matters: Hegi Career Center

The Hegi Career Center offers free services to help students and alumni with career development. It’s never too early to start using these resources! From resume reviews to job search help, Hegi has you covered.

Check out the Why Career Development flyer and use the QR codes to explore what Hegi offers, or stop by HTSC 126 to get started today!

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Research & Academia

Information Session by Monthly Labor Review

The Monthly Labor Review (MLR), which is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, publishes a wealth of research in a wide variety of fields. Subjects include the labor force, employment, inflation, productivity, occupational injuries and illnesses, wages, prices, and more. The new Student MLR department is intended to complement our current MLR offerings in which students have an opportunity to publish their work in a peer-reviewed journal.

  • Information Sessions:
    • First session: September 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm eastern time
    • Second session: September 11, 2024, at 6:00 pm eastern time.
    • Registration for the events is required and is available online at the following links: session 1 and session 2.
  • More Information: See the MLR for authors page
  • About Student MLR.: See this factsheet and this video
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Research & Academia

pre-doctoral Research by The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is recruiting pre-doctoral Research Professionals in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Finance.
We are looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to work as full-time research assistants for a period of at least one year.

  • Preferred start date:  June 15, 2025
  • First review is October 1, 2024
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Continue to review applications received after the review date until all positions are filled.

Please review this ad for more details about the role and how to apply.