National Student Employment Week (NSEW)
Every year, the National Student Employment Association (NSEA) declares the second full week in April to be National Student Employment Week (NSEW). It was established to increase public awareness and to recognize students who work while attending college. It’s our chance to thank UIC student employees for their hard work and dedication! In 2021 it will be held April 12th-16th, 2021. For the past twenty-eight years, in conjunction with NSEA, UIC has celebrated National Student Employment Week.
2021 Student Employee of the Year
“His unique contributions can be seen in his daily (on-site) approach to the customers he interfaces with from any SA unit. As new issues present themselves, Armon takes the initiative to learn how to support the variety of concerns that come his way. Regularly shifting those concerns to “past-concerns” and converting issues to solutions.”
-Matthew Miller, Nominator
“Armon is…our lead Service Desk Analyst, one of the best student workers we have ever had at Student Affairs Technology, and one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met. He’s been on our team for a while but this year he’s shined bright.”
-Ricky Bernsee, Nominator
Student Employee of the Year
Departments can nominate student employees based on their exceptional work performance.
Nomination letters must have an attached nomination form along with a letter of support.
Nomination Criteria for Student Employee of the Year:
• Overall excellence in all aspects of work performance and position responsibilities.
• Overall service orientation that is consistently responsive.
• Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois at Chicago for at least six (6) credit hours.
• Working as a student employee (e-class SA) for the current department for a minimum of 6 months.
• Employee’s unique contribution to their hiring unit (i.e. quality of work, quantity of work, initiative, creative/originality, ability to meet challenges, impact on unit or department).
Deadline: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 by 5:00pm via studentjobs@uic.edu (Subject Header: SEOTY 2021).
Career Development Webinars
On-Campus Jobs and Experiential Learning Panel
To start off National Student Employment Week, come listen to the experiences of on-campus student employees and how their part-time jobs contribute to their career development skills.
Monday, April 12, 2021 3:00pm-4:00pm CST Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 829 0832 0460
Passcode: 2pGnfyqz
Money Talks: Beach Bod? Budget Bod!!
Just got hired? Need some advice on budgeting and saving? Join The Federal Savings Bank for a informational guide on how to start off on the right foot financially!
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:00am-10:30am CST Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 819 6415 0813
Passcode: 9hJ8AY9N
Resume and Cover Letter Webinar
Your resume speaks a lot about you. Make sure it’s sending the right message. This webinar will cover proper layout, do’s and don’ts, and other tips on how to get the employers’ attention and increase the number of interview invitations.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm CST Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 879 8262 4193
Passcode: 6nUMqqL9
Virtual Job Search Webinar
Join UIC Student Employment for a helpful and informative webinar on how to job search effectively in the virtual world! We will go over online job boards, networking, and interviewing.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 12:00pm-1:00pm CST Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 847 7465 5064
Passcode: n97kSLTc
Money Talks: Bear Down on Investing
Investing can be for everyone! Learn how to get started with The Federal Savings Bank in this exciting webinar for students looking for guidance on the basics of investing.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:00pm-2:30pm CST Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 882 6487 9067
Passcode: pSTcg6wq
Professional Headshots at Home Webinar
If you don’t have a professional headshot yet, don’t worry! Join this webinar for tips and tricks to get great photos in the comfort of your own home and a smartphone.
Thursday, April 15, 2021 1:00pm-1:30pm CST Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 891 2733 6619
Passcode: kMK2Je2s