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Volunteer Opportunity: Truancy Prevention Program at the State’s Attorney’s Office

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🎓 Become a Mentor. Change a Life. Join the Truancy Prevention Program! 🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The Truancy Prevention Program (TPP) is now recruiting volunteers for our upcoming mentoring cohorts — this is a chance to be part of something truly impactful!

📅 Cohorts begin every February (Spring Semester) and September (Fall Semester) — but onboarding takes a few weeks, so don’t wait to sign up!

đź’ˇ What is TPP?
TPP is a powerful initiative from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office that tackles the root causes of truancy. By mentoring students and supporting their families, we help improve school attendance and set students on a path to success.

📍 Currently active in 24 middle schools and 3 high schools, TPP is growing — and we need dedicated volunteers to help us expand our reach!

🤝 Why Volunteer?
Becoming a TPP mentor is more than just volunteering — it’s an opportunity to:

  • Empower students who are struggling with chronic absenteeism
  • Build meaningful connections with youth and their families
  • Give back to your community in a truly impactful way
  • Celebrate student success at a special graduation ceremony at the end of each semester!

🕒 What’s the Commitment?

  • Just 2–3 hours per week for 10 weeks
  • Sessions are held once a week on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (depending on the school)
  • Start times vary by school: 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, or 1:00 PM
  • All sessions take place during weekday business hours

🎉 See the Impact
Students who complete the program are honored at a graduation ceremony — and mentors are invited to celebrate alongside them and their proud families. It’s a moment you’ll never forget.

đź“ş Want to see TPP in action?
Check out our media coverage and learn more:

✨ Ready to make a difference?
Sign up today and become a mentor who inspires, supports, and uplifts. Be the difference that helps a student discover what’s possible.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Marcolini at 240-777-7370 or Rebecca.Marcolini@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov

Food Access Resources at USG

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USG continues to support students on campus, particularly through our USG food access resources.  Our center continues to host two monthly food distributions open to the USG and wider community, providing free produce and non-perishable goods through the USG Mobile Market and Manna Choice Market at the Grove. 

We are happy to share that additional appointments are now available through our Manna Choice Market at the Grove.  USG community members must call 301-424-1130 to schedule an appointment. 

Furthermore, our Grover Essentials resource pantry provides free snack bags and toiletry items to students every week!  Up to three snack bags per week and toiletry items every two weeks are available for students to pick up at the Center for Scholarships during our operating hours, or through our After-Hours appointment program, which allows students to pick up these resources from lockers outside our suite after our normal operating hours.

Maryland Degree Completion Scholarship

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 The Maryland Degree Completion Scholarship (MDDCS), designed to support eligible undergraduate degree-seeking and eligible undergraduate certificate program students who are close to completing their academic program and may be facing financial barriers to graduation, is now available! Eligible students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as funding is limited and awards will be made on a rolling basis. Please direct students to Scholarship Universe to learn more about eligibility requirements and apply now!

Scholarship Opportunity: Apply by Feb. 13th!

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The Delaware-District of Columbia-Maryland Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators awards a minimum of three $1,000 scholarships each year, from funds raised by ASFAA members from the Association’s Fall Conference.  This opportunity is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a strong academic standing, and applications are due by February 13, 2026.  To be considered, students must:

  • Attend an eligible institution in Delaware, the District of Columbia, or Maryland during the July 1–June 30 academic year.
  • Attend an institution with at least one active DE-DC-MD ASFAA member.
  • Demonstrate financial need as defined by the FAFSA and the institution.
  • Meet GPA requirements:
    • Undergraduates: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or the equivalent.
    • Graduate/Professional students: minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent.
  • Be enrolled full-time as defined by their institution.

Please review the Application Guidelines for more information.  Completed applications, including the required essay, must be submitted to  sfa-scholarships@umd.edu for consideration. 

Spring 2026 UMD Career & Internship Fair

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UMD’s 2026 Spring Career and Internship Fair is happening on February 24 – 26! We invite you to register today. We have a variety of workshops available to you to prepare for our career fair. Also, register for the fair to make check-in easier on the day of. 140 employers attending!

Spring Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2026

February 24, 2026 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EST
February 25, 2026 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EST
February 26, 2026 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EST
Location: The Hotel at UMD – 7777 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740

Register now for our upcoming workshops to get you prepared for the fair:

Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop – February 4, 2026 • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop – February 9, 2026 • 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm EST

Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop – February 12, 2026 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop – February 17, 2026 • 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm EST

Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop – February 20, 2026 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST

From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshop – February 9, 2026 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST

From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshop – February 17, 2026 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST

Career Conversations: Pitching Your Major to Employers – February 17, 2026 • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Think Like a Tech Recruiter: Career Fair Prep & Alumni Networking – February 19, 2026 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST

From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshop – February 20, 2026 • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm EST

Pizza & Prepare for the Fair – Sponsored by Enterprise Mobility – February 23, 2026 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST2 employers attending

All registered for the career fair? Here’s what you can do before the career fair:

Upload your Resume to Handshake!

Get a free professional headshot from our photobooth!

Complete your Handshake profile. Select your major, graduation year, work experience, clubs, skills, and coursework, add a professional photo, and make your profile public!

Use Handshake at the fair! Make sure to have the Handshake app installed on your phone so you can scan a QR code at the employer booth check in with them and share your professional details and contact information for career opportunities.

Do you have questions or need assistance?

Checkout our career fair prep hub for more resources! Talk with us! Our center is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You can call us at 301.314.7225 or visit us in person at our center, located at the Hornbake Library, South Wing, on the third floor. Download our Career Guide, a helpful career guide filled with useful information to prepare you for career-related endeavors. Sign up for our career e-newsletter to learn about job and internship opportunities and more!

Don’t miss out on USG scholarships! 12/31 deadline!

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This is a friendly reminder that the final deadline for students to submit their USG Scholarship applications is quickly approaching!

If you are a current or incoming student, please remember to complete your scholarship application by December 31st!!

All students enrolled in USG-credited courses for the Spring 2026 semester are eligible to apply and can submit their application through the TargetX Student Portal.  Scholarship notification emails will be sent within the first two weeks of the Spring semester.

For additional details and application guidance, please visit the USG Center for Scholarships.

Special Agent (Entry-Level) | U.S. Capital Police

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Special Agent (Entry-Level)
U.S. Capitol Police
Closing dates: 12/31/2025Salary: $87,527 to – $87,527 per year
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment.
Duties
Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Join our team of dedicated, mission-driven officers in protecting Congress and the legislative process.
This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The PSB collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member protection, and enforcement strategies.  Specialty Units include Investigations and Dignitary Protection.
A USCP Special Agent within the PSB performs a full range of protective and investigative functions.  Special Agents are assigned to PSB’s Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID). The PSB DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations. The PSB ID is responsible for investigating violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code, to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).
Upon successful completion of training, you will be assigned to the DPD or ID.
Duties include but are not limited to:
DPD Special Agents –
Provide protection of congressional leadership, including the coordination of security arrangements for domestic and international travel through advance security surveys and on-the-ground protection. Provide personal security of Members of Congress and their families; visiting officials of foreign, Federal, state, and/or local governments; and other congressional visitors. Provide protective coverage for congressional events such as congressional hearings and sessions, official functions, and other events identified by the respective Sergeant at Arms and/or Chief of Police.
ID Special Agents –
Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code. Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the ID. Prepare and disseminate written reports, including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins. Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions, to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex. Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn officers and outside agency officials. Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies. Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter surveillance operations. Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.

AI Literacy Opportunities

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AI Forum

On Dec. 9 we’re co-hosting, led by Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, an AI forum for business leaders and executives. While they are the primary audience for this event, students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend to gain exposure to AI and how businesses are including AI into their workflows. It will also be a good opportunity for students to build their professional networks. This event is free for students. They can learn more and register here.

December 9, 2025

9:00-11:00 a.m.

Register Here

Winter Break AI Certificate Courses
Two AI certificate courses are available to students during winter break. We encourage staff and faculty to promote this directly to students. A flyer is attached with details.

1. AI Essentials: A beginner-friendly course that introduces essential AI concepts, applications, and ethical considerations.

2. Prompting Essentials: A hands-on, project-based course designed for individuals with some background in coding or data.

Student enrollment for the winter break offerings is open now! Students must complete the certificates over winter break, from Dec. 15, 2025 through Jan. 30, 2026.