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The Virtual Biology Career Fair offers companies and organizations an opportunity to connect with students, showcasing opportunities in biology-related jobs, internships, and career paths. Areas of focus include sustainable energy, government environmental and health roles, healthcare technology, scientific data management, natural resources, ecotourism, and more. This event is free for employers, students, and alumni to attend.

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The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) is an exciting and rewarding place to learn and teach in "bush" Alaska. LKSD is the largest rural school district in Alaska with 28 schools, 400 teachers, and about 4,000 Yup'ik students. The landmass of the District is about the size of West Virginia spreading along the Kuskokwim River and Bering Coast of southwest Alaska. Travel is by jet from Anchorage, and then by small plane, snowmobile or boat from Bethel to the village sites.

LKSD supports instructional staff with a robust professional development program differentiated from whole group to 
individually selected courses. There is a teacher mentor program that includes orientation to the local culture and learning about our curriculum.

LKSD is looking for teachers in the following areas for the 2024-2025 year: 

• Elementary Education
• Special Education
• Secondary Education Math
• Secondary Education Science
• Secondary Education Language Arts
• Secondary Education Social Studies
• School Counselor
• K-12 Principal

Benefits:

• Salary and bonus - $58,793 to $101,705; $2,000 signing bonus
• Health insurance - $25 premium for single plan, $50 premium for a couple/family plan
• Subsidized teacher housing in villages 
• Airfare - free round-trip airline ticket from your home village to Anchorage per year
• Professional development - 10 days per year, plus 2 year mentor program for new teachers, and new teacher orientation
• Classroom benefits - small class sizes in the village schools (15 students or less), your own laptop computer, desktop computer, Smart Board, Apple TV and iPad
• Additional benefits - no state income tax or state sales tax; Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend check after 1 year

If you are interested in learning more, attend the information session on Thursday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in 3301 C.B. Hedgcock. 

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Get your FREE professional headshot - every Friday! 

Please set up your 15-minute appointment at least 24 hours before the event in Handshake:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments

Career Services

Get your FREE professional headshot - every Friday! 

Please set up your 15-minute appointment at least 24 hours before the event in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments

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This year marks the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair! This is an opportunity for students to receive information about a wide range of career possibilities. Employers in attendance may be recruiting for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment. There is no cost for students or alumni to attend this fair.  Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready!

Win a prize! Students/Alumni who register and check in to the fair will be placed into a drawing for one of ten $25 gift cards. The winners will be notified the day after the fair. 

There will be an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken at the fair! 

Click here for information on preparing for job fairs.  Please contact NMU Career Services if you have any questions. 

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The Northern Money Games - an interactive game where you and a team of 2-4 players control the budget to get the best Net Worth, Credit Score, and Quality of Life. The most fun way to learn to budget and win prizes in a lighthearted competition. $50 and $75 gift cards for each player on winning teams, sponsored by NMU Housing and Residence Life

Register on the Hub - https://thehub.nmu.edu/careers/rsvp_boot?id=2260436

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Get your FREE professional headshot - every Friday! 

Please set up your 15-minute appointment at least 24 hours before the event in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments

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Job Postings in Handshake

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Resumes

Upload your resume into Handshake to automatically populate your profile.

Tips on creating and editing your resume. Remember to keep your resume current. 

Free resume printing (up to 10 copies) on resume paper – stop in (3302.3 C.B. Hedgcock) or email your resume and preferred pick-up time to  careers@nmu.edu.

Appointments

Get your resume/cover letter reviewed, help with interviews, CliftonStrengths assessment and more - request an appointment in Handshake, call us at (906) 227-2800 or chat with us.

Upcoming Semester Job Fairs

Healthcare Career Fair – Monday, September 16, 1-4 p.m. 

Construction Management Career Fair – Thursday, September 19, 1-4 p.m. 

Fall Semester Job Fair – Wednesday, October 30, 1-4 p.m. 

Employer Visits

Employers often come to campus or host virtual information sessions, information tables, and interviews. See virtual events in Handshake (Events > Medium: Virtual) and in-person events here.

Career Resources

Our website lists a variety of career resources.

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Keep up with Career Services on social media:

Instagram: @nmucareerservices

TikTok: @nmucareers

Facebook: @CareerServicesNMU

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LinkedIn: @NorthernMichiganUniversityCareerServices

#UPjobs #NMUjobs #UPinternships

YouTube: NMUCareers

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The Healthcare Career Fair provides an excellent opportunity for you to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment with healthcare employers. Types of positions represented include Care Aides, Nurses, Medical Technicians, Social Workers, Phlebotomists, and more! 

There is no cost for students or alumni to attend this fair.  
Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready! 
There will be an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken at the fair! 

Win a prize!  Students/alumni who register in Handshake and also check in at the job fair will be placed into a drawing.  Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair. 

Click here for information on preparing for in-person fairs.  Please contact NMU Career Services if you have any questions.