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Welcome to the SLAC Consortium Employer Site Visits
Website!
 We,
The Selective Liberal Arts
Consortium (colleges/universities listed at bottom of this page),
are currently offering 2010 Employer Site Visits
to consortium students.
These site visits give you the opportunity to actually go to the employers
place of business and view their location. Also, you get to meet and
network with people who can help you with your career pursuits.
There is a complete description of each event below and a link to register for that visit after the description.
Also within the site visit description is a contact name for more
information.
If
you have any questions about the site visits make sure you get in touch with
the college contact either by phone or email.
Do NOT contact the employer or the webmaster.
Their contact information is below.
The deadline to register is Monday, December 14, 2009.
INDEX OF SITE VISITS:
(click on the visit you wish to attend-at the end of
each site visit there is a link to register)
Search for Common Ground
(January 7, 2010)
McCormick & Company, Inc
(January 7, 2010)
Agora Publishing Group
(January 8, 2010)
The Devereux Foundation
(January 8, 2010)
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) -Math
Majors ONLY! (January 12, 2010)
Important Note:
After registering for this site visit, you must CONTACT SARAH
BURGESS, Randolph-Macon College, with your Name, Phone #, Date of birth,
Place of birth at least one week prior to the site visit. This is required
to enter base. To CONTACT SARAH BURGESS email her at
SarahBurgess@rmc.edu
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) -Business
& Economics Majors ONLY! (January 12, 2010)-
Important Note:
After registering for this site visit, you must CONTACT SARAH
BURGESS, Randolph-Macon College, with your Name, Phone #, Date of birth,
Place of birth at least one week prior to the site visit. This is required
to enter base. To CONTACT SARAH BURGESS email her at
SarahBurgess@rmc.edu
The Choice Program at the
University of MD, Baltimore County (UMBC)
(January 12, 2010)
Community
Mediation Maryland (January 13,
2010)
The Choice Program at the
University of MD, Baltimore County (UMBC)
(January 14, 2010)
Notes for Visit:
In order to get the most out of your shadowing
experience we recommend the following:
1.Research the organization's web site and find out as much as possible
about the organization prior to visiting it.
2. Double check directions and make sure you know where to go and where to
park. Plan on arriving 15-20 minutes early.
3. Dress business casual. No need for a suit, but no jeans , t-shirts or
sneakers either.
4. Bring a padfolio with copies of your resume and bring paper and pens.
(You will want to take notes, get business cards and share your resume with
folks!) Always remember to send thank you notes.
5. Good luck! You are representing your university-act professional.
6. If, for some reason, you are unable to attend your site visit, please
give 48 hours notice to your university and the person coordinating your
site visit. We have a waiting list for some visits and if you can't go we
want others to be able to.
 1.
Search for Common Ground Site Visit-
Employer Information:
.gif) Employer
Name: Search for Common Ground
Employer
Website:
http://www.sfcg.org/
Date
Of Visit: January 7, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location:
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 200,
Washington, DC, 20009
College Contact Information:
Name:
Ms. Shahrzad Arasteh
Title:
Director of Career Services
College:
St. John's College
Phone:
410-626-2500
Website:
http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/admin/AN/career.shtml
Email:
shahrzad.arasteh@sjca.edu
Directions:
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite
200, Washington, DC, 20009 *For exact directions from your location, please
use a tool such as Yahoo! or Google maps.
Site Description/Schedule:
The site visit will begin at 1:30
p.m. (please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early) and is expected to
end by 2:30.
Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground works to transform the way the
world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and towards
collaborative problem solving. We work with local partners to find
culturally appropriate means to strengthen societies' capacity to deal with
conflicts constructively: to understand the differences and act on the
commonalities.
Comments:
Please plan to arrive at the site
least 10 minutes early. Please contact St. John's College (and not the
Search) with questions. Please contact the employer only on the day of the
visit, if it is necessary to do so.
Max Number Students: 20
Minimum Number Students: 4
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
2. McCormick
& Company, Inc Employer Site Visit-
Employer Information:
Employer
Name:
McCormick & Company, Inc
Employer
Website:
www.mccormickcorporation.com
Date
Of Visit: January 7, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 10 am - 2 pm
Location:
McCormick Learning and Development Center 226 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley,
MD 21030
College Contact Information:
Name:
Diane MacKenzie McCann
Title:
Director, Academic and Career Enrichment Center
College:
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Phone:
410-532-5393
Website:
www.ndm.edu/studentservices/career
Email: dmccann@ndm.edu
Directions:
695 to exit Interstate 83 North toward York, Pennsylvania
(approximately 5 miles). Take exit 20A Shawan Road, stay in far right lane
to bear right at traffic light onto McCormick Road. At next traffic light,
turn right onto Schilling Circle, follow to 226 Schilling Circle, make a
right into parking lot. Enter at main entrance (facing elevators), turn
right and follow hallway to end – Suite 195 – McCormick Learning and
Development Center.
-Plenty of free parking at 226 Schilling.
-If coming from I-95, take 695 towards Towson, then follow the directions
above.
Site Description/Schedule:
McCormick & Co. is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing
and distribution of spices, herbs, seasonings, speciality foods, and flavors
to the entire food industry. The company was founded in 1889 and has
consistently brought customers and consumers the best ingredients and
expertise available. McCormick's recipe for success has been to serve the
community, employees, the environment and their industry with the highest
ethical standards.
Comments:
McCormick and Co. has multiple locations but this visit will
occur at 226 Schilling Circle, in the McCormick Learning and Development
Center. We will not be visiting the manufacturing plant but a series of
speakers will present on opportunities for new college graduates. Paid
internship will also be discussed, particularly for summer 2010. McCormick
is interested in students with all majors but particularly interested in the
following majors: Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, Marketing, Supply
Chain, Human Resources, and anyone with foreign language ability,
particularly Chinese. They no longer require experience of two years or more
and are interested in students with less work experience. Please contact
Diane MacKenzie McCann at Notre Dame with any questions. This is a wonderful
opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, expectations and the
all of the exciting opportunities at McCormick. Come see why this company
has consistently been rated as one of the, "Best Companies To Work For In
America". Sign up and learn more about this global corporation headquartered
in Sparks Maryland.
Max Number Students: 50
Minimum Number Students: 30
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
3. Agora
Publishing Group Employer Site Visit-
Employer Information:
Employer
Name:
Agora Publishing Group
Employer
Website:
http://www.agora-inc.com/
Date
Of Visit: January 8, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 10:00 a.m.- noon?
Location:
14 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD
College Contact Information:
Name: Shahrzad Arasteh
Title:
Director of Career Services
College:
St. John's College
Phone:
410-626-2500
Website:
http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/admin/AN/career.shtml
Email:
shahrzad.arasteh@sjca.edu
Directions:
14 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD-Agora is located in the Mount Vernon section of Baltimore. For exact
directions from your location, please utilize a resource such as Google or
Yahoo! directions.
Site Description/Schedule:
Agora is an international publishing company which employs people in a
variety of occupations. The site visit will include an overview of the
company and information about some of the work employees engage in. The
visit is expected to last through 12:00 p.m.
Comments:
Please plan to arrive at 14 Mount Vernon Place by 9:45 and allow plenty of
time in case of traffic, weather-related delays, etc. Please Do Not contact
Agora directly, prior to the visit! All questions should be directed to
Shahrzad Arasteh at St. John's College. Please only contact the employer on
the day of the visit, if needed.
MaxNumberStudents: 25
MinimunNumberStudents: 7
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
4. The
Devereux Foundation Employer Site Visit-
Employer Information:
Employer
Name:
Devereux Foundation
Employer
Website:
http://www.devereux.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ictr_ppt
Date
Of Visit: Friday, January 8, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 1:00-4:00 PM
Location:
Devereux Foundation, Ronald Burd Education and Conference Center,
444 Devereux Drive, Villanova, PA 19085
College Contact Information:
Name:
Vicky Sawyer
Title:
Associate Director of Career Services
College:
Washington College
Phone:
410-778-7892
Website:
http://career.washcoll.edu/
Email: vsawyer2@washcoll.edu
Directions:
Directions will be provided to registrants.
Parking free and on site.
Site Description/Schedule:
Devereux is a non-profit organization providing services around the nation
for persons with emotional, developmental & educational disabilities. This
visit will provide an overview of various paths of graduate study and of the
work that occurs at organizations such as Devereux through a panel
presentation with various mental health professionals. Details will be
provided about Devereux’s full-time year-long psychology traineeship program
for 2010 graduates considering future graduate study in psychology or
behavioral health. Program information and application details are provided
on the website. Traineeship applications are accepted between December 15 and February
1.
Comments:
Max Number Students: 40
Minimum Number Students: 6
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
5.
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Site Visit
-
IMPORTANT NOTE: After
registering for this site visit, you must CONTACT SARAH BURGESS,
Randolph-Macon College, with your Name, Phone #, Date of birth, Place of
birth at least one week prior to the site visit. This is required to
enter base. To CONTACT SARAH BURGESS email her at
SarahBurgess@rmc.edu
Employer Information:
Math Majors ONLY!
Employer
Name: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Employer
Website: www.navair.navy.mil
Date
Of Visit: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 10:00am-3:30pm
Location:
Arriving Point will be Human Resources Building, Address: 22095 Fortin
Circle, Patuxent River, MD 20670
Notes:
~10 math majors or research and other math/theory related majors (for Cost
Analysis Department)
College Contact Information:
Name:
Sarah Burgess
Title:
Career Counselor
College:
Randolph-Macon College
Phone:
804-752-7270
Website:
www.rmc.edu/offices/career.aspx
Email:
sarahburgess@rmc.edu
Directions:
Parking is free. Students can park wherever a parking spot is available.
Site Description/Schedule:
TENTATIVE agenda:
-10am - 11am arrive at HRO building to receive welcome / introduction to
NAVAIR
-11 - 1230 - lunch on Base
-1230 - 1330 - Base tour
-1330 - 1430 - Individual Breakout sessions for Contracts and Cost Department
focus students (will drop off students at Cost Department and Contracts
location accordingly)
-1430 - 1445 - Return to HRO building
-1445 - 1530 - Q&A session / closing of visit
Comments:
~10 math, research and other math/theory related majors (for Cost
Analysis Department)
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: After
registering for this site visit, you must CONTACT SARAH BURGESS,
Randolph-Macon College, with your Name, Phone #, Date of birth, Place of
birth at least one week prior to the site visit. This is required to enter
base. To CONTACT SARAH BURGESS email her at
SarahBurgess@rmc.edu
6.
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Site Visit-
IMPORTANT NOTE: After
registering for this site visit, you must CONTACT SARAH BURGESS,
Randolph-Macon College, with your Name, Phone #, Date of birth, Place of
birth at least one week prior to the site visit. This is required to
enter base. To CONTACT SARAH BURGESS email her at
SarahBurgess@rmc.edu
Employer Information:
Business & Economic Majors ONLY!
Employer
Name: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Employer
Website: www.navair.navy.mil
Date
Of Visit: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 10:00am-3:30pm
Location:
Arriving Point will be Human Resources Building, Address: 22095 Fortin
Circle, Patuxent River, MD 20670
Notes:
~10 Business and Economics Majors ONLY-No other majors
accepted (for Contracts Department)
College Contact Information:
Name:
Sarah Burgess
Title:
Career Counselor
College:
Randolph-Macon College
Phone:
804-752-7270
Website:
www.rmc.edu/offices/career.aspx
Email:
sarahburgess@rmc.edu
Directions:
Parking is free. Students can park wherever a parking spot is available.
Site Description/Schedule:
TENTATIVE agenda:
-10am - 11am arrive at HRO building to receive welcome / introduction to
NAVAIR
-11 - 1230 - lunch on Base
-1230 - 1330 - Base tour
-1330 - 1430 - Individual Breakout sessions for Contracts and Cost Department
focus students (will drop off students at Cost Department and Contracts
location accordingly)
-1430 - 1445 - Return to HRO building
-1445 - 1530 - Q&A session / closing of visit
Comments:
~10 Business and Economics Majors (for Contracts Department)
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: After
registering for this site visit, you must CONTACT SARAH BURGESS,
Randolph-Macon College, with your Name, Phone #, Date of birth, Place of
birth at least one week prior to the site visit. This is required to enter
base. To CONTACT SARAH BURGESS email her at
SarahBurgess@rmc.edu
7. The
Choice Program at the University of MD, Baltimore County (UMBC) Employer Site Visit -
 January
12, 2010
Employer Information:
Employer
Name:
The Choice Program
Employer
Website: www.choiceprograms.org
Date
Of Visit: January 12, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 1:00-6:00 PM
Location:
Baltimore City and Baltimore County
College Contact Information:
Name:
Dana Van Abbema
Title:
Director of Career Development
College:
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Phone:
240-895-4203
Website:
www.smcm.edu/careercenter
Email: careercenter@smcm.edu
Directions:
The day will begin at our main office on the campus of University of
Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Our office is located inside the Shriver
Center on the first floor of the Public Policy Building. We will provide
more specific parking information to registered students.
Site Description/Schedule:
The Choice Program, a signature program of The Shriver Center, is
a nationally recognized initiative that serves youth in Maryland's juvenile
justice system. The Choice Program intervention focuses on a
community-based, family-centered case management approach to delinquency
prevention and youth development. Choice Fellows serve for one year as a
part of AmeriCorps. Living stipend and additional benefits provided.
Comments:
Students will begin their day at 1pm at our main office on
UMBC's campus where they will get a chance to meet and greet some of our
staff members and take a tour of our main office/Shriver Center. We will
also host an information session at the main office to provide students with
more in depth information about The Choice Program and The Shriver Center.
After the information session, the students will be provided directions to
go to one of our 3 field offices in either Baltimore City or Baltimore
County to meet with our field staff. At the field offices, students will get
an opportunity to sit in an office daily 'run down', where the teams get
together to discuss our clients; to go over successes, challenges and figure
out ways to help serve our clients.
After the run down, the students will then go out shadowing one of our
current fellows for a few hours in the communities that we serve. The shadow
experience will include home visits, community visits and some other events
that might be occurring on that day.
Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate and reflect on their
experience via a 'take home' feedback form.
7 students total.
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
8.
Community Mediation Maryland Site Visit-
Employer Information:
Employer
Name: Community Mediation Maryland
Employer
Website: www.mdmediation.org
Date
Of Visit: January 13, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location:
407 South Crain Highway, 200 B, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
College Contact Information:
Name:
Dana Van Abbema
Title:
Director of Career Development
College:
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Phone:
240-895-4203
Website:
www.smcm.edu/careercenter
Email:
careercenter@smcm.edu
Directions:
Near BWI Airport; see Google Maps; park in the back parking lot
Site Description/Schedule:
Community Mediation Maryland is a social justice non-profit organization
that seeks to provide free mediation to everyone in Maryland. Mediation is
a voluntary process in which a mediator helps people from their community
find win-win solutions to their conflict (e.g., neighborhood disputes,
family disputes). The process is implemented by volunteers who are
professionally trained and are recruited to represent the diversity of the
neighborhood they serve. The community mediators guide the participants
through a process that helps them to first identify their issues and then
generate their own solutions. Centers throughout Maryland offer free or
sliding scale mediation services to local community members. Agenda
includes group activities, a mock mediation, overview of AmeriCorps, staff
panel, and lunch. CMM recruits several AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers each
year and places them throughout Maryland. The training received is
excellent preparation for law school or public service careers.
Comments:
Minimum and maximum number of students: 10-16
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
9. The
Choice Program at the University of MD, Baltimore County (UMBC) Employer Site Visit -
January
14, 2010
Employer Information:
Employer
Name:
The Choice Program
Employer
Website: www.choiceprograms.org
Date
Of Visit: January 14, 2010
Time
Of Visit: 1:00-6:00 PM
Location:
Baltimore City and Baltimore County
College Contact Information:
Name:
Dana Van Abbema
Title:
Director of Career Development
College:
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Phone:
240-895-4203
Website:
www.smcm.edu/careercenter
Email: careercenter@smcm.edu
Directions:
The day will begin at our main office on the campus of University of
Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Our office is located inside the Shriver
Center on the first floor of the Public Policy Building. We will provide
more specific parking information to registered students.
Site Description/Schedule:
The Choice Program, a signature program of The Shriver Center, is
a nationally recognized initiative that serves youth in Maryland's juvenile
justice system. The Choice Program intervention focuses on a
community-based, family-centered case management approach to delinquency
prevention and youth development. Choice Fellows serve for one year as a
part of AmeriCorps. Living stipend and additional benefits provided.
Comments:
Students will begin their day at 1pm at our main office on
UMBC's campus where they will get a chance to meet and greet some of our
staff members and take a tour of our main office/Shriver Center. We will
also host an information session at the main office to provide students with
more in depth information about The Choice Program and The Shriver Center.
After the information session, the students will be provided directions to
go to one of our 3 field offices in either Baltimore City or Baltimore
County to meet with our field staff. At the field offices, students will get
an opportunity to sit in an office daily 'run down', where the teams get
together to discuss our clients; to go over successes, challenges and figure
out ways to help serve our clients.
After the run down, the students will then go out shadowing one of our
current fellows for a few hours in the communities that we serve. The shadow
experience will include home visits, community visits and some other events
that might be occurring on that day.
Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate and reflect on their
experience via a 'take home' feedback form.
7 students total.
Students,
click
here to
register for this site visit.
Consortium Schools:
College
of Notre Dame of Maryland
Goucher College
Randolph-Macon College
St. John's College
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Salisbury University
The University of
Mary Washington
Washington College |
