Sustainability Scholars Program: Paid internships, applications close Sept 20

The UBC Sustainability Initiative (USI) is pleased to offer UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability internship projects.

We are now accepting applications for over 40 internships that will commence October 19. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply.

Successful candidates will work under the mentorship of a partner organization, and are immersed in real world learning where they can apply their research skills and contribute to advancing organizational sustainability goals. Each Scholar receives $5500 to complete 250 hours of work.

For more information on the available projects and to apply, visit the Sustainability Scholars Program website.

Applications will be accepted until midnight Sunday Sept 20.

We also appreciate your help in circulating this notice to anyone in your network that may be interested!

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Information Session: Sustainability Scholars Program

Are you a UBC graduate student?

Are you interested in . . .

• applying your research skills to solving real-world sustainability questions and challenges?
• getting paid while gaining valuable professional work experience?
• developing applied sustainability skills and knowledge under the guidance of a mentor?
• building a professional network of sustainability practitioners?

 

If this describes you, please attend an online UBC Sustainability Scholars Program information session on either Thursday September 11 at 12:00 pm or Monday September 14 at 5:00 pm. Former scholars will also be in attendance to answer your questions about what you can expect as a Scholar and what kinds of opportunities the program offers in terms of skills and job prospects.

Register for your preferred session:

Friday, September 11 at 12:00 pm

Monday, September 14 at 5:00 pm

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Resumes, Cover Letters & Best Practices: Refining Your Scholars Application

A workshop for UBC Grad students on how to strengthen and polish their application to the Sustainability Scholars Program.

Danielle Barkley, a career educator at UBC who specializes in supporting Masters and PhD students, will provide strategies and advice for developing a strong resume and cover letter. Karen Taylor, Manager of the Sustainability Scholars Program, will provide her perspective on the application and selection process, as well as common dos and don’ts.

September 15, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/resume-workshop-for-prospective-sustainability-scholars-tickets-117422877989

Note: This event focuses on strengthening your application materials. Those interested in knowing more about the Sustainability Scholars Program should review the information provided on the Sustainability Scholars Program website, particularly the “How it Works” and the “Apply” pages.

All the best,

 

Karen

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Karen Taylor 

Program Manager | UBC Sustainability Initiative

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

Room 2343, 2260 West Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4

Phone 604 822-9362 | karen.taylor@ubc.ca | www.sustain.ubc.ca