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Highlights and Opportunities |
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From July 19-25, Gamma Iota Sigma's Alumni Council hosted its third Annual Alumni Week. Thank you to the students, alumni, and industry representatives who celebrated with us!
Did you know current students are encouraged to particiapte in Alumni Chapter events? Not involved in an Alumni Chapter? Find an alumni chapter near you or contact Alumni Council Leadership to start one in your city!
Featured Chapter: Columbus, Ohio
Up Next: Zoom Bingo, August 18, 6:00pm EST
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Professional Development Series |
Students! Take the time to invest in your career and check out the GIS Professional Development Series where you can learn about best practices for personal branding, navigating the job marketplace, business professionalism, and more!
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International Student Representatives
Application Deadline: August 15, 2020
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Apply today for the opportunity to be one of two International Student Representatives for Gamma Iota Sigma! Along with completing the below application, each applicant will be required to prepare a 1-2 minute pre-recorded video that will be available for viewing/played during the Leadership Symposium.
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Connect with GammaSAID!
Does your chapter have a D&I Officer? Be sure you are reporting that on your MCR so we include them on the Council's monthly calls! D&I Officers are also invited to the Leadership Symposium!
GammaSAID: why participate? The Council provides a unique network, opportunities to build and present content and connect with the industry, and vital resources to help you bolster your chapter's commitment to D&I and diversify your membership.
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This academic year kickoff offers chapter officers an opportunity to participate in leadership training, peer networking and exclusive engagement with key industry partners!
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The TWO half-day career fairs are for students to connect with Sustaining Partners to learn about their organization, resources, and opportunities.
August 27
1:00-2:00pm EST: Leadership Training & ISR Voting
2:00-5:00pm EST: Career Fair for Chapter Presidents and Diversity and Inclusion Officers
August 28
12:00-2:00pm EST: Leadership Training for All GIS Officers
2:00-5:00pm EST: Career Fair Open to All GIS Officers
August 29
11:00-5:00pm EST: Chapter Management Sessions via Zoom
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All Officers are invited to attend at NO COST! |
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49th Annual International Conference |
September 24-25, 2020
The Same World Class Event...Now Virtual!
Not yet registered for this year's Annual Conference? It's not too late!
Please note, the vFairs platform will be available to you by August 17th where you will be able to build your profile with resume information, a headshot, and more!
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The Vfairs platofrm, pictured above, will allow for a dynamic virutal experience! |
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October Virtual Career Fairs |
We are thrilled to present TWO additional virtual career fair opportunities in October, giving students more access and exposure to key industry partners!
Save the Dates: October 6 and October 20
*Annual Conference registration grants free access to both October Fairs!
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Save the Date: IICF Week of Giving |
October 10-17, 2020
Volunteer. Give Back. Make a Difference. Save the date for this year's IICF Week of Giving, and join the insurance industry in making a significant, collective impact during the week of October 10-17!
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OLA Academy
March to September
OLA Academy is a web-based program that prepares OLA candidates for the recruiting process. In 2020, the program will run from March to September. OLA Academy participants will get training on:
- Resume writing
- Interviewing
- Networking
- Designing an effective LinkedIn profile
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Industry Engagement Resources |
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August 19th, 2:30-3:30pm EST: Join us for for the webinar, "Tips for optimizing your participation in virtual conferences and events."
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Career Center is THE centralized location for you to search entry-level jobs and internships. Create an account, search job or internship openings, and apply! It's that easy! |
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Local Alumni Leadership Opportunities |
The GIS Alumni Council is looking for some incredible Gamma alums who are interested in leading other insurance professionals! Consider applying to become a Regional Director for the Alumni Chapter in your city. Don't see your city on the list of Alumni Chapters? Consider starting an Alumni Chapter in your city!
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Just graduated? New address? New phone number? New email? Let us know! By updating your information, you ensure that you continue to receive important information about events, opportunities, and more! |
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Thank you to our Sustaining Partners! |
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Sustaining Partner Spotlights
CNA
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ABOUT CNA
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. We provide a broad range of standard and specialized property and casualty insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe, backed by more than 120 years of experience and approximately $45 billion of assets.
CULTURE AND INCLUSION
At CNA, we pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people, as well as offers employees opportunities to learn and grow. We believe that every person should have the opportunity to feel comfortable contributing to their company, community and teammate in authentic, meaningful ways that showcase their skills.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
CNA’s Future Leaders Program provides dynamic internship and trainee program tracks that help employees build a foundation of knowledge to be applied through hands-on assignments. With the freedom to work cross-functionally and explore different areas of the business, participants work alongside some of the most talented people in their respective disciplines, gaining knowledge to last throughout their career.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
At CNA, we have a long-standing commitment to the diverse communities where we live and work. Through partnerships, sustainability initiatives, volunteer efforts and more, we act strategically to address societal challenges and make a positive impact.
CNA WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Read more about our career offerings at www.cna.com/careers.
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Spencer Educational Foundation |
The Spencer Educational Foundation funds the education of tomorrow’s risk management and insurance leaders through scholarships, grants, internship opportunities, on and off campus experiential learning, and support of risk management/insurance curricula. Since Spencer was founded in 1979, we have awarded over $8 million in scholarships and $5 million in grants to universities and professional institutions affecting more than 60,000 students through our programs.
New in 2020: In light of the ongoing pandemic, Spencer has launched a comprehensive fundraising campaign to replace our Annual Gala. With the generous support of companies and individuals, Spencer’s ‘Funding Their Future’ campaign aims to raise $1 million for our 2021 programming including scholarships, grants, and other experiential learning including educational webinars and partnerships with organizations and universities like GIS.
For more information on Spencer’s programming and events, please visit us at www.spencered.org. |
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Grace Grant
Senior Vice President, Chapter Operations
grace.grant@gammaiotasigma.org
Alyssa Bouchard
Director of Education and Programming
alyssa.bouchard@gammaiotasigma.org
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Sharla Floyd
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
sharla.floyd@gammaiotasigma.org
Tandeka Nomvete
Director of Chapter Engagement
tandeka.nomvete@gammaiotasigma.org
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Gamma Iota Sigma | P.O. Box 356, Yardley, PA 19067 | www.gammaiotasigma.org |
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