Thursday, July 17, 2014

Two Entreprenuership courses available to non business students

ENTRE 370 is a great intro class, and like most other business classes is not open to non-business students until the first day of class. However both sections have about 20 spots left- so interested students should attend class on the first day and register themselves that day. If they do not meet the pre-requisites but are interested in taking the class, they can email Emily at eacox@uw.edu to request to be allowed in the section. She will then keep a list of approved students and get it over to me on the first day of classes, where students will be added based on space availability and on a first come first serve basis. Unlike most business courses, this is one class where the professor is allowing some flexibility in the pre-reqs (though this may not always be the case.)

ENTRE 490 -Grand Challenges for Entrepreneurs is open to all non-business students NOW who are sophomores and above- and will explore big problems and opportunities facing society, ranging from healthcare, education, and big data to poverty. The course examines how solutions to these massive challenges can be researched, validated, and implemented using such entrepreneurial skills as creativity, opportunity recognition, business models, pivoting, and execution. Entrepreneurship is both an individual and team activity. Therefore this course incorporates both individual and group efforts. Students form project teams early in the quarter and meet regularly to prepare for class discussion.

For more info, contact ktocci@uw.edu

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

JULY 23: 14th Annual Diversity Employment Day and Career Fair

Greater Seattle, King County & Washington’s 14th Annual Diversity Employment Day
CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Show Hours 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

ShoWare Center
625 W James Street, Kent, WA 98032

Hundreds of Jobs and Careers!
Participating Companies Include: Boeing, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Nordstrom’s, University of Phoenix, FedEx, Kiewit, Home Depot, Holland America Line, Union Pacific Railroad, Sandia National Laboratories, Starbucks, Comcast Cable, Swedish Health Services, Zones, Washington State Employees Credit Union, Franciscan Health Systems, Providence Health & Services, HDR Inc., King County Department of Transportation, Prudential Financial Investments, Les Schwab Tire Centers, San Jose Police Department, Washington CAN!, City of Tacoma, Act1, Balfour Beatty Construction, AppleOne, Bellevue College, Bonneville Seattle, Clear Channel Media + Entertainment, Radio Disney, Salem Communications Seattle, Entercom Seattle, Northwest Asian Weekly and Many More!

FASTTRACK
Pre-Schedule all your interviews prior to attending! Don’t wait in line.
Just select your company and send your resume to
fasttrack@citycareerfair.com with WA in the Subject line.

Please Join Us. Open to the Public. Business Attire & Resumes Required. 18 + Over
Employers it’s not too late — info@citycareerfair.com • www.citycareerfair.com

Monday, July 14, 2014

GREEN Program on Sustainable Energy Accepting Applications

 
The GREEN Program is the premiere experiential learning program for future clean energy and sustainability leaders. The short-term immersion programs take students on adventures to the epicenters of clean tech, sustainability and innovative industries.
  • Engage in hands-on, experiential education with industry experts and professionals
  • Behind the scenes access to innovative clean energy facilities and sustainability projects
  • Supercharge your resume with a global perspective and unique cultural experience
  • Network and develop relationships with powerhouse student leaders and professionals
  • Bridge the gap between traditional "textbook learning" and real-time industry insight
  • World-class "Bucket list" adventure excursions
  • Earn transferable credit with a transcript during our 8-10 day programs
Take a step out of the classroom and experience the clean energy and sustainability industries, while having the adventure of your life with The GREEN Program.
8-Day: Renewable Energy + Sustainability + Extreme Climate
  • World-class educational environment
  • Bucket list adventure excursions
  • Epicenter of renewable energy
  • Student driven innovation
  • Credit available with transcript
9-Day: Sustainable Design + Urban Regeneration + Thought Leadership
  • Crossroads of design and industry
  • Corporate, NGO, and Governmental collaborations
  • Fusion of global markets and sustainability
  • Credit available with transcript
10-Day: Water Resource Management + Sustainable Practices
  • Explore ancient Inca technologies
  • Evaluate Peru's natural resource policy
  • Implementation of water sanitation technology in the third world
  • Credit available with transcript
Casey Heier, Biological Systems Engineering, Stanford University:
"Every single student who is interested in the environment, renewable energy or sustainability should not hesitate for a second to attend this program. The world needs more GREEN Alumni"
Applications are rolling and competitive, there is not an application deadline. Let this be the year you become a part of a network of student change-makers and innovators. Have a life defining experience.