Weekly Newsletter
Career Tips that Work!
Tips in the classroom to prepare you for the workforce: Here’s a quick 7 minute podcast on ten career tips to learn in college.

Networking in Job Searching: Are you connected with 15-20 people in the field you’re trying to get into? Here’s a 1 minute video that speaks on the importance of networking early in your college years.
Checkout these local opportunities on Handshake!
Employers on Campus this Week!

Nannies and Sitters and Tutors
There is a job fair this Wednesday during lunch in the cafeteria for potential babysitting positions in the area. Babysitting jobs are usually high-paying, flexible jobs that are perfect for any light-spirited and kind-hearted college student.

Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan’s Purse is setting up an event in the Thrive Center this Wednesday, October 9th, from 5:00-6:00pm. They will share their mission-statement, explore job and internship opportunities, and answer any questions that you may have. Also, pizza will be provided.
Featured Job(s)

Needed respite provider/mentor for teenage boy with special needs who loves to fish, talk about all things cars and Star Wars, and build things with Legos and wood. Approximately 8 hours per week @ $14.00/hour. Swannanoa area. Flexible schedule. Background check required. Training provided. 
Contact Kelli at 712-304-0730.
Odd Jobs

In Home Help: Looking for in-home assistance for a 91 year old woman with dementia who lives at Highland Farms. She lives in an independent apartment with her dog Max. Care is needed every weekend and occasional other times. Help includes getting meals (you may eat with her), walking her dog, reminding her to take her pills, being present while she bathes and dresses (she does these on her own but occasionally needs a little help). Pay is $18/hour; references are required. We are looking for young women who can cover the following shifts (you do not have to be available for all of the shifts to apply): Fridays 4:30 to 7:30 pm, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Saturdays 4:30 to 7:30, Sundays 8 - 10:30 (get her ready for church pick-up). For more information, contact Laura Collins

Help moving furniture: A local woman needs assistance in moving some furniture on Tuesday afternoon, 10/8/19. If you are interested, contact Mary Queen at 864-952-9174.  

Fellowships
Still wondering what you plan to do upon graduation? Consider a Fellowship!  Lead For America is looking for the nation's most dynamic and diverse young leaders to join the 2020 LFA Fellowship. If you are eager and excited at the thought of a life dedicated to community change-making and want to give back to the places that you call home, then apply to be a Fellow before our next application deadline on November 1st.