The Center for Vocation & Servant Leadership
Public Service Month 2011 essay contest

Due: February 8, 2011
Length: 600-650 words
Best Essay: First $300, Second $150, Third $50

Award Night: Monday, February 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the University Center

Essay Question:
In order to bring the culture of servant leadership on campus to the next level of excellence, what do you think is the most important issue that needs to be addressed? What plan of action would you suggest?

Submit: E-mail csl@shu.edu or drop off at the Center for Servant Leadership, Presidents Hall - Lower Level, room 11

Horizons Retreat: Discovering Where Service Will Take You

Are you a junior or senior who is interested in post-graduate volunteer work? If so, the Catholic Volunteer Network is hosting the Horizon's Retreat: Discovering Where Service Will Take You. The retreat will take place in Mystic, CT from February 19-20 at St. Edmund's Retreat Center at Edger Island. There will be sessions held such as spiritual growth through service and an opportunity for students to interact with people who have chosen to do post-graduate service.

The retreat is free and will including meals, housing, and transportation if necessary. Register by February 9, 2011 if you are interested by clicking here.

Increase in Fees

As of January 1, the DCAS will be increasing the fee for the civil service exam. It is possible to get a $5 discount if you file online throught the DCAS system and pay with a debit or credit card. In addition to the civil service exam fee, the DCAS will be charging $40 for the Police Officer Exam (or $35 if you follow up steps to get the discount). Fees for all other exams given at the DCAS Computerized Testing Centers will be increased as well.

To see the legal notice regarding changes in the new examination rules click here.
To apply online click here.

Should You Be Reading Wikileaks?

Are you interested in working for The State Department? If so, you should consider not reading Wikileaks or discussing in on social media sites. You may be wondering why...

Well according to an e-mail sent to Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs by someone from the State Department, if you do read or post about Wikileaks, you could jeopardize your chance of getting hired! Check out the article on Vault to learn more by clicking here.

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions!

New Jersey After 3 is a nonprofit focused on creating after school programs for children. This nonprofit created their Service Learning Americorps Program in order to create leaders that want to address the needs of the surrounding commuities through hands on learning projects. Students get to serve their 900 hours for the part-time position directly with children. During the course of the job which will run from January to October, students will be paid to be a mentor, be a team leader, create projects, and plan lessons. So if your interested in getting paid to do direct service with children, click here to login to Navigator and apply!


Don't forget, if your looking for a full-time position or internship, New Jersey After 3 is offering those as well!

Working in the Federal Government

The federal government employs about 2 million civilian workers making it the biggest employer in the US! Plus, most of the employees aren't stuck in the capital - around 85% percent work outside of D.C. in places all over the country. There is even the opportunity to work outside the country - the government employees over 50,000 people overseas. According to a survey on the best places in work in the federal government the top three agencies are Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Government Accountability Office, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Think your major doesn't apply in order for you to work in agencies such as these? Think again! Government agencies employ people with a variety of majors. Check out the best places to work survey here or if your interested in resources for finding a job in the government click here.

President's Service Volunteer Awards

If you are between 15 and 25 and have done tons of community service through 2010 (and up until January 2011), you should look into applying for the President's Service Award. The qualifications for the awards are as follows: Gold level: 250+ hours; Silver level: 175-249 hours; Bronze level: 100-174 hours. Alpha Phi Omega will host a ceremony for those who qualify in February 2011.

In order to apply, you need to create a profile on www.presidentialserviceawards.gov . There you can log your hours and APO will certify them for you and, if you qualify, order your award. Once you apply, go to the Profile tab and under 'Your Record of Service Key' box enter this code: KZT-35128 so that your name will be posted on APO's website.

Any questions? E-mail setonhallapo@gmail.com!

Probation Officers

The market for probation officers, as well as other types of officers, is expected to grow in the near future. These jobs, although they do require a four year college degree in either social or behavioral sciences, could be perfect for many college students who are looking to find a job in public service when the job market is not being so friendly. Officers such as probation, parole, and corrections officers have job security because as well all know crime is never going to disappear, and they offer a great starting salary. Plus, after some experience here, there is always room for advancement with agencies such as the FBI. Sounds great right? So what are you waiting for? Go check it out!

Big East Virtual Career Fair!

So you may ask, what's the difference between the Big East Virtual Career Fair and other career fairs? You don't have to leave home! On Wednesday, November 10, 2010, you can meet with over 30 leading employers such as The Department of Justice all through the luxury of your dining room table (or couch)! You can virtually visit employer's booths, learn about job and internship opportunities, submit resumes, and have conversations with employers through the simple click of your mouse. The career fair ends on the 19th so make sure you register here today!

Critical Language Scholarship Program

Are you studying a language that is of interest to the State Department such as Arabic or Chinese? Then you should check out the Crtitical Language Scholarship Program! If you are selected, the CLS program will send you to your target country for free to be a participant in 7-10 week intensive group-based study. By sending students of all majors with some background in a language (each language has specific requirements as to how many years you need of previous study) to study abroad, the CLS Program hopes to increase the number of American students who speak these critical languages. If you are interested, click here to learn more and begin filling out the application!

Catholic Volunteer Network - Over 200 service opportunities

Catholic Volunteer Network, established in 1963, is a non-profit membership organization of 200 domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs. Currently, more than 10,000 volunteers and lay missioners serve in these programs throughout the U.S. and in 108 other countries.

Catholic Volunteer Network publishes and distributes RESPONSE, the most comprehensive handbook of lay mission volunteer opportunities. RESPONSE is distributed free of charge to persons interested in faith-based service and those who promote such service. To request hard copies of RESPONSE, you may call toll-free 1-800-543-5046 or e-mail info@catholicvolunteernetwork.org

We also provide our member programs with recruitment services, training and technical assistance resources including our National Conference, Formation Workshops, Renewal Workshops, and our web based Resource Library.

Catholic Volunteer Network also administers the AmeriCorps Education Awards program for our member programs.

City Year New York Open House

Attend an upcoming Open House!

Come learn more about City Year, network with other young people who want to make a difference, complete an application and begin your journey to changing the world.
Friends and family are welcome, too!

Monday, November 1, 2010@6:30 pm
At the City Year New York office20 West 22nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010Take the 1, F, V, N, or R trains to 23rd St.

More Women Becoming Corrections Officers

As the economy began to decline, the job market for correction officers became more promising, especially for women. With the job security and good pay, women have been using their communication and interpersonal skills, rather than physical force, to work with inmates of both genders. Although it is not required, those with a Criminal Justice major are highly sought out for this postion. Men are also encourage to apply for these positions too!

For those looking to pursue careers such as this, or another career within a prision such as therapy, health care, education and etc please contact the following resources:

• American Correctional Association - call (703) 224-0000
• American Jail Association - call (301) 790-3930
• Federal Bureau of Prisons - email info@bop.gov or check the website www.bop.gov
• Corrections Connection Network New - check the website at www.corrections.com

Apply for Teach for America Today!

Just out of college? In a position where you just don't feel satisfied? Check out Teach for America and see how you can help students in low-income areas get an education! Make sure to apply by the deadline: October 27, 2010! Check out the video below about corporate workers who decided to change their careers paths:

Professionals - An inside look from Teach For America on Video.

Register for Intro to Teach for America on Wed., Oct. 20 8:00 PM EST to learn more about what you can do as apart of the Corps team!

The Obama Administration Hopes to Fill 50,000 to 60,000 Entry-level Jobs in the Next Year!

Steve Ressler, creator of GovLoop

As the baby-boomers step out of their federal positions, they are making room for 50,000 to 60,000 entry-level jobs in areas such as security, public health, and defense. One in three of the 142,690 federal workers hired last year was 29 or younger, while more than one in four were between 30 and 39 - and these new workers want to do better, and to do more, than their predecessors. The government, in its hope to compete with competitive programs that attract many bright and valuable college grads such as Teach for America, is hoping to hire people who are ready to institute change in a sector that is very used to the rules. A great example of these new and innovative ideas is GovLoop, created by Steve Ressler, which acts as a Facebook for the government! Find out more about this opening in the job market by clicking here.

Check Out City Year!

City Year is a non-profit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and neighborhoods across the United States. City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps.


Since its founding in 1988, City Year has grown to nineteen sites nationwide, with over 1500 corps members. Just as a "Junior Year" and "Senior Year" are standard components of a 17-24 years olds experience, so should a "City Year" be, because it provides real world experiences of incomparable value in terms of personal and professional development.

Make sure to check out their blog! (Also located under Career Opportunities, Search Sites and Blogs)

Make a Difference Day - Oct. 23

Make A Difference Day, October 23, 2010,
marks the 20th anniversary of Make A Difference Day, a widely celebrated national day of community service.

Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October, Make A Difference Day is sponsored by USA WEEKEND and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute.

Click the icon above to register for Jersey Cares projects on Make a Difference Day.

Interested in Being a NJ Police Officer?

N.J. police salaries rank highest in nation with a median pay of $90, 672! Find out more about the life of a New Jersey suburban cop, statistics about payroll, what counties pay most and more here.

Working Together to Secure and Strengthen Our Communities

In the aftermath of the June 28, 2010 murder of Dr. Divyendu Sinha in Old Bridge, New Jersey, community residents have partnered with AALDEF and other leading civil rights groups, the US Department of Justice, and local law enforcement officials to host a community training on responding to bias incidents and hate crimes. This training will bring together residents from Old Bridge and surrounding towns, in order to inform and strengthen communities in the fight against bias incidents and hate crimes. The event will cover topics such as identifying bias incidents, filing complaints with a local police department, and working with law enforcement officials to promote safer neighborhoods.

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 10:15am – 12:45pm
Where: George Bush Senior Citizen Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Directions: www.oldbridge.com
Phone: 732-721-5600

RSVP to CitizensofOldBridge@gmail.com Please indicate whether you would like an interpreter. For more information, contact Aparna Garg at 888-406-1555 x2.

Air Marshal Vacancies in Newark

The Transportation Security Administration has posted that it has openings for several air marshal positions at Newark Liberty International Airport in addition to openings around the country. Students can apply in Navigator or through usajobs.opm.gov. The job posting closes on September 26!

Employment Opportunity

Special Law Enforcement Officers Wanted for Summer 2011

Part-time training is available during the winter and full-time training begins in May. Applications are being accepted by the following departments (apply directly with the department or online by clicking the town):

• Avalon
• Cape May
• Lower Twp.
• Middle Twp.
• North Wildwood
• Ocean City
• Sea Isle City
• Stone Harbor
• West Wilwood
• Wildwood
• Wildwood Crest

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a high school degree. For additional information contact the Cape May County Police Academy at (609) 465-1134 or Click Here.

Service On Saturdays - at SHU

SOS: Service On Saturdays
September 25 ⋅ October 16 ⋅ November 13

SOS is an opportunity to explore your passions through service, while meeting new friends and making connections with local agencies. The mission of SOS is to Serve the Community, Serve the University and Serve the Student.

For three Saturdays during the fall semester, groups of Seton Hall students will volunteer to participate in meaningful community outreach, providing an atmosphere where their gifts and talents will be used in order to better society.

For more information: Click Service On Saturdays

Teach For America Expands to 39 Regions

More than 8,200 Teach For America corps members are teaching in 39 regions across the country, impacting over 500,000 students in low-income communities. This year, four new regions have partnered with Teach For America to address educational inequity in their communities: Alabama; Detroit; Rhode Island; and San Antonio.

Spotlight on Rhode Island: When Rhode Island's charter corps of 30 began teaching in the highest-need schools this fall, they received a warm welcome from the state's commissioner of elementary and secondary education, Deborah Gist: "The single most important factor in the education of our students is the effectiveness of our teachers," she said. "I'm confident that Teach For America will provide us with wonderful, talented teachers and leaders for years to come." Learn more about our impact in all 39 regions »

Federal Pay Tops Private Workers - USA Today

By Dennis Cauchon, USA TODAY

At a time when workers' pay and benefits have stagnated, federal employees' average compensation has grown to more than double what private sector workers earn, a USA TODAY analysis finds.

Federal workers have been awarded bigger average pay and benefit increases than private employees for nine years in a row. The compensation gap between federal and private workers has doubled in the past decade.

Federal civil servants earned average pay and benefits of $123,049 in 2009 while private workers made $61,051 in total compensation, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data are the latest available.

The federal compensation advantage has grown from $30,415 in 2000 to $61,998 last year.

To view rest of article: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/income/2010-08-10-1Afedpay10_ST_N.htm.

Federal Government Needs Massive Hiring Binge, Study Finds

Federal Government Needs Massive Hiring Binge, Study Finds

By Steve Vogel, Washington Post Staff Writer

The federal government needs to hire more than 270,000 workers for "mission-critical" jobs over the next three years, a surge prompted in part by the large number of baby-boomer federal workers reaching retirement age, according to the results of a government-wide survey being released Thursday.

The numbers also reflect the Obama administration's intent to take on several enormous challenges, including the repair of the financial sector, fighting two wars, and addressing climate change.

"It has to win the war for talent in order to win the multiple wars it's fighting for the American people," said Max Stier, president and chief executive of the Partnership for Public Service, the think tank that conducted the survey of 35 federal agencies, representing nearly 99 percent of the federal workforce. 

Read Complete Washington Post Article

Law Enforcement Exam Announcement

According to the NJ Civil Service Commission Website: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/

The next Law Enforcement Exam (LEE) announcement will be issued on June 1, 2010. The Civil Service Commission plans to administer the LEE in the fall 2010.

Petersheim Academic Exposition

"The Annual Petersheim Academic Exposition celebrates the scholarly achievement of undergraduate and graduate students through the sights and sounds of academic knowledge and its application." This year marks the 14th exposition. More information can be found on the Seton Hall website at: http://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/petersheim/.

In part with the exposition, The Career Center is hosting an event open to all Seton Hall students and alumni!

Explore Careers in Consumer Products and Retail

Monday, April 19th

5:15-6:15pm

Jubilee Auditorium, 4th floor

What are the jobs behind the brands you see every day?

Come to this roundtable networking event to learn from professionals about dynamic careers in:

Brand Marketing, Sales, Market Research, Finance, IT, Logistics and more

Dress is Business Casual.

City Limits

City Limits is a non-profit organization that produces a bi-weekly newsletter informing the public about civic issues and citywide events! This organization is looking for proactive, innovative and ethical students as interns. Please check out their website at www.citylimits.org/about_us !

NYC Service

In April 2009, Mayor Bloomberg launched NYC Service, the office tasked with setting a new standard for how cities can tap the power of their people to tackle their most pressing challenges. NYC Service oversees more than 38 innovative initiatives that aim to achieve three overarching goals: making our City the easiest place in the world to volunteer, targeting volunteers to address the city’s greatest needs and promoting service as a core part of what it means to be a citizen of the greatest City in the world.

To find a volunteer opportunity: http://www.nycservice.org/advanced_search.php

Employer Spotlight

Are you interested in making a difference? Looking for benefits a hands on, unique experience?

Citizen Schools is an amazing cooperative working through education to make improvements and create progress in Newark. Founded in 1995, the program focuses on bringing new solutions to the current achievement gap in underpriviledged locations.

Deadline to apply for next year is coming up: March 25th

Check out Citizen Schools on Navigator to get more information and to apply!
Additional information can be found: http://www.citizenschools.org/

Pirate Mentor Program

Check out our Pirate Mentors!

You can search and find an alumni that best fits your needs on Navigator!!

We have just accepted a whole new crew of Mentors - ranging from Accounting to Social Work to Political Science to Biology to Finance to Economics!

This is an amazing tool to network and gain some valuable knowledge

Friday March 12, 2010

Madison Square Garden, NY



Big East Conference schools have joined together to offer this unparalleled recruiting event! All SHU students/alumni are eligible to attend!!

Pre-register at the Career Center's website: http://www.eventemanagement.com/~bigeast/

Government Intelligence Career Fair

The Intelligence Community is offering its own Virtual Career Fair on March 16, 8:00 am – 8:00 p.m.

The fair has virtual booths that will be staffed by recruiters that will talk with student’s in “real time” and there is a theater to see the agency information.

Registration can be found online at: http://www.icvirtualfair.com/.

Participating agencies are :

· Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
· Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
· Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
· Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
· National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
· National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
· National Security Agency (NSA)
· Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
· Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

Top Ten Creative/Liberal Arts Internships

Looking for an intership? Check out these programs, ranked as the top 10 internships for liberal arts, according to vault.com:

Electronic Arts
https://jobs.ea.com/students/home.apx

Entertainment Weekly
http://www.ew.com/ew

The Kennedy Center
http://kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/internships/

Liz Claiborne
http://www.lizclaiborneinc.com/external/internship.html

Museum of Modern Art
http://www.moma.org/about/internships

The New York Times
http://www.nytco.com/

Nickelodeon Animation Studios
http://www.viacom.com/Pages/default.aspx

Random House, Inc.
http://careers.randomhouse.com/Interns.html

Smithsonian Institution
http://intern.si.edu/

Steppenwolf Theatre Company
http://www.steppenwolf.org/work/internships/faq.aspx

Koch Associate Program

Check out these videos and this program

http://www.cgkfoundation.org/associate-program/

Intern at the White House

The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program

Summer 2010 White House Internship Program is now accepting applications!

Spend June through August living and working in Washington, DC!

Deadline is February 26, 2010

www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply

Shortage of Public Health Workers Predicted

The Association of Schools of Public Health predicts there will be a shortage of 250,000 health workers by 2010 if more people do not pursue careers in the field.

What do public health workers do? Some examples are: health policy and management, biostatitistics, epidemiology, environmental health in public and private sectors.

For more information about careers in public health go to: http://www.whatispublichealth.org/, http://www.thisispublicheatlth.org/ and http://pathwaystopublichealth.org/.

CAM Report Volume 33, Number 2 2009