Day: December 11, 2023

Orientation Executive Staff (OES) Hiring Now Open

The Wahtera Center has opened the application process for OES. Are you looking for something to do this summer? Do you want to stay in the Houghton area to enjoy all the beauty that Keweenaw County has to offer during the summer months? Have you wanted experience planning and executing a large program like Orientation? Are you thinking that you really should be doing an internship this summer but don’t know what to do or where to go for an internship? You can use the experiences that you will have planning OTL Training Week and O-Week. It is a great opportunity to have one of the largest student-planned and student-run programs on campus under your belt. We are looking for students who are hardworking, creative, self-motivated, and who are excited to bring the New Huskies to campus!  

I have attached the job descriptions of the 5 positions that we have for the 2024-2025 school year.  

Communication Coordinator

Logistic Coordinator

Training Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Lead OES Coordinator

If you have any questions specifically about any of these roles you can contact me or you can reach out to any of the OES members who held the specific roles last year. 

2023 OES

Communications- Hollis Atikens (liaitken@mtu.edu)

Logistics- Skyler Spitzley (sespitzl@mtu.edu)

Training- Austin McFarlane (admcfarl@mtu.edu) and Anna Kavanaugh (aekavana@mtu.edu)

Programming- Maddie Kmieciak (mckmieci@mtu.edu)

This year you will need to apply through Handshake. You will also need to provide 2- letters of recommendation, 1 of those letters must be from a staff/faculty on the MTU campus. 

Once all applications have been received, a committee will review the references and applications, and we will reach out to schedule an interview with you. 

Scholarship: EHS scholarship opportunity

https://www.cshema.org/index.php/about-us/awards/scholarships

Award Amount

One scholarship for $3,000 will be awarded to the qualifying applicant who submits the winning essay. The scholarship will be presented or announced at the CSHEMA Annual Conference in July. The winner will receive an invitation to attend the CSHEMA Annual Conference, with the cost of attendance (registration, hotel, and airfare) covered by CSHEMA.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2024

Career Services Hosting On-Campus Job Expo

Career Services is hosting an on-campus jobs expo Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge in the MUB. Students are encouraged to come check out the job opportunities available right here on campus. Many departments will be represented.

On-campus jobs provide opportunities for Michigan Tech students. A part-time job offers income to students who need it and is an important co-curricular opportunity. As a co-curricular opportunity, on-campus work can lead to internships and co-ops, opening the door to full-time offers immediately after graduation. It can also help a student establish a strong foundation for research that leads to enhanced graduate school opportunities.

Waherta Center Hiring Student Employees 2024-2025

It is that time of year again. We are hiring OES (Orientation Executive Staff), OTLs (Orientation Team Leaders), Success Coaches, ExSEL Peer Mentors, and Success Class Peer Assistance.

Please share with anyone that you know would be great in any of these roles. We are looking for students who are motivated, passionate, and are our Husky leaders. We are using Handshake this year for all of our positions. Job Descriptions will be posted by the end of the week on https://www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/

If you have questions please feel free to reach out to success@mtu.edu or dmcorwin@mtu.edu.

Summer Youth Programs Hiring for 2024!

Are you looking for a summer job where you can spend your summer here in Houghton and build professional skills while making an impact on the next generation of doers and makers? If so, Summer Youth Programs (SYP) is the place for you.

This coming summer, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team of counselors as we host nearly a thousand middle and high school students from around the world. During the day, our students spend time in Michigan Tech classrooms and labs doing hands-on activities to spark curiosity. In the evenings, awesome students just like you join our participants as they explore the Keweenaw.

Come share your passion for our beautiful home and make an impact today. Job descriptions and an application can be found on our website and we’re always happy to chat. Contact us at outreach@mtu.edu, stop by our office (Admin 217) or give us a call at 906-487-2219.

Scholarship: ACEC/Michigan

ACEC/Michigan is planning to award $20,000 in scholarships this year, divided between approximately 5 engineering and surveying students enrolled in an ABET accredited College or University. Applicants will be judged on a written essay, their work experience, employer/faculty recommendations, community involvement and their GPA. Pass this opportunity along to any eligible interns your firm has hired!

The application portal link is: https://acecinstitute.awardspring.com/. The deadline to apply is January 5, 2024.

Scholarship: HDR

About this Scholarship

Our scholarship committee will grant one $10,000 scholarship to exceptional students, preferably enrolled in an electrical, mechanical, civil or other engineering program focused on electrification including power generation, transmission, distribution, system protection, and/or renewables. Along with the scholarship, the student must be willing to accept a paid internship. We will determine the location of the internship by matching the interest of each student with an HDR office that offers a strong mentoring opportunity for a future HDR Power Market Sector professional. Housing and transportation are not provided for the internship.

Deadline to apply: Jan. 19, 2024

https://www.hdrinc.com/2024-hdr-scholarship-power

Scholarship: WTS-MN 2024 Scholarship Applications Due 12/15

WTS is actively looking for additional scholarship applications for 2024!

The WTS Minnesota scholarships are competitive and are based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or job skills. Applicants of varying backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Financial need is not a primary consideration.

Applications can be found here: https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/minnesota/scholarships