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Category Archives: Career Planning
U.S. Intelligence Community – Accelerated Hiring Info Session
U.S. Intelligence Community – Accelerated Hiring Info Session
Friday, December 5th 2025
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Multi-purpose Resource Room (3135) – Hornbake Library, South Wing
Register on Handshake
Join representatives from an agency within the U.S. Intelligence Community for a UMD exclusive three-hour session at the University Career Center. Representatives from several directorates will discuss accelerated hiring opportunities and share insight into the application process.
Why Attend:
- Learn about career paths within the Intelligence Community.
- Hear directly from professionals representing multiple directorates.
- Ask questions and gain a better understanding of the agency’s work.
- Receive application links for open positions & an event specific hiring code.
Eligibility Criteria:
- U.S. Citizen & 18 years or older
- Alumni, juniors, seniors & masters-level students
- All degrees and majors welcome
- Willingness to relocate to Washington, D.C.
- Willingness to undergo a background investigation
Registration Process:
- Registration opens right at 12:30pm ET on Monday, Nov 17. (Spots are expected to fill quickly)
- This is an *in person* event for 100 people.
- This event will not be recorded.
- There will be a waitlist.
- Only register if you can attend.
- You will be expected to attend as much of the 3-hour event as you are able.
If you cannot attend, CANCEL your RSVP as early as possible so others may attend in your place.
If you are unavailable for the event or you remain on the waitlist, please email spayne13@umd.edu for alternate instructions.
Inside ARLIS: Discover the RISC Internship & Career Opportunities
Inside ARLIS: Discover the RISC Internship & Career Opportunities
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12pm – 1pm
Hornbake Library – Multi-purpose Resource Room, 3135
Join the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) for an engaging one-hour session on campus to explore how you can collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions for national security through research and development. Learn about the Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Program, which offers hands-on experience supporting the Department of War and Intelligence Community missions, and discover how ARLIS connects students to meaningful, clearance-eligible career paths. This 10-week paid and mostly virtual program for Summer 2026. Read more about the program.
Enjoy pizza and drinks while networking with ARLIS researchers and former RISC interns.
Who Should Attend:
- UMD students interested in national security, research, and technology careers
- Undergraduates and graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Psychology, or Public Policy
- Students seeking summer internships or research opportunities with real-world impact
Inside ARLIS: Discover the RISC Internship & Career Opportunities
Inside ARLIS: Discover the RISC Internship & Career OpportunitiesWednesday, December 3, 202512pm – 1pmHornbake Library – Multi-purpose Resource Room, 3135Register Join the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) for an engaging one-hour session on campus to explore how you can collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions for national security through research and development. Learn about the Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Program, which offers hands-on experience supporting the Department of War and Intelligence Community missions, and discover how ARLIS connects students to meaningful, clearance-eligible career paths. This 10-week paid and mostly virtual program for Summer 2026. Read more about the program. Enjoy pizza and drinks while networking with ARLIS researchers and former RISC interns. Who Should Attend: UMD students interested in national security, research, and technology careersUndergraduates and graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Psychology, or Public PolicyStudents seeking summer internships or research opportunities with real-world impact |
U.S. Intelligence Community – Accelerated Hiring Info Session
U.S. Intelligence Community – Accelerated Hiring Info SessionFriday, December 5th 20251:00 pm – 4:00 pmMulti-purpose Resource Room (3135) – Hornbake Library, South WingRegister on Handshake Join representatives from an agency within the U.S. Intelligence Community for a UMD exclusive three-hour session at the University Career Center. Representatives from several directorates will discuss accelerated hiring opportunities and share insight into the application process. Why Attend:Learn about career paths within the Intelligence Community.Hear directly from professionals representing multiple directorates.Ask questions and gain a better understanding of the agency’s work.Receive application links for open positions & an event specific hiring code. Eligibility Criteria:U.S. Citizen & 18 years or olderAlumni, juniors, seniors & masters-level studentsAll degrees and majors welcomeWillingness to relocate to Washington, D.C.Willingness to undergo a background investigation Registration Process:Registration opens right at 12:30pm ET on Monday, Nov 17. (Spots are expected to fill quickly)This is an *in person* event for 100 people.This event will not be recorded.There will be a waitlist.Only register if you can attend.You will be expected to attend as much of the 3-hour event as you are able. If you cannot attend, CANCEL your RSVP as early as possible so others may attend in your place. If you are unavailable for the event or you remain on the waitlist, please email spayne13@umd.edu for alternate instructions. |
USG Mentorship Program…Try it!
 | Mentorship, But Make It USG USG’s Mentoring Program is flexible, supportive, and built around you. Program Manager Rebekah Taravella shares what mentoring really means, and how to make it work for you.LEARN MORE |
How to Search for an Internship or Job | Virtual
How to Search For an Internship or Job || 11/10 || 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm || Virtual Transforming your career search from daunting to doable. Join us and take the first step towards landing your next opportunity!REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP |
A Message from the UMD University Career Center….
| Hey, CCJSers! November is here, and we’re sure you’re eager for the upcoming Thanksgiving break to recharge after your projects and exams. We certainly are after all the ongoing career events. We also know you may be applying for unpaid internships to gain professional experience, which can be a financial burden. Still, there are scholarship opportunities to help support your unpaid internship. You may also be curious about potential career or internship opportunities! We recommend enrolling in our self-paced informational interview course to help steer you to a successful engagement with an employer of interest in your career field. We also want to remind you that we offer free drop-in career support throughout the week, with no appointment necessary; we understand schedules are tight these days with your classes. That’s all for now, Terps! Stay fearless, we wish you a most successful start to November. -University Career Center team |
Let’s Talk Internships | 11/21 | Virtual
***CCJS on main campus is hosting a session on getting internships. There is a virtual option. Please consider attending. If you do want to get an internship, you will register through CCJS@USG. Visit this website for more information.
Let’s Talk Internships
In-person • Wed., November 19, 2025 • 11:45am-12:45pm • TYD 1132 • Register on Handshake
Virtual • Fri., November 21, 2025 • 12pm-1pm • Register on Handshake
Getting an internship can be challenging during the best of times. With all of the economic and political factors right now, you may be feeling lost, confused, or discouraged about finding an internship. Join your fellow CCJS classmates in a discussion, moderated by CCJS and Feller Center Career Planning staff, about all things internships. Topics may include how to find an internship, alternatives to internships, common internships for CCJS students, etc. Questions? Email Shannon Sibel at ccjscareers@umd.edu.
Why Graduate School (virtual session)
Why Graduate School?
The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This fall, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions about the benefits of earning a graduate degree.
To attend one of these sessions, please sign up here.
Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)
- Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00pm
- Tuesday, December 9 at 3:30pm
Topics covered during the sessions
- Benefits of earning a graduate degree
- Tips on selecting a graduate school
- Cutting the cost of graduate tuition