Who: CREW (Commercial Real Estate Executive Women of Chicago)
What: CREW Chicago annually awards up to three scholarships, each in an amount not to exceed $3,000, to graduate and/or undergraduate students majoring or concentrating in real estate, construction, facility management, architecture, urban planning, real estate law, land economics, real estate appraisal or related real estate fields.
The scholarships are primarily awarded on the basis of academic excellence and are intended to help qualified students pursue an education that will lead them into productive careers in commercial real estate in the Chicagoland area.
Applicants must be enrolled for the academic year in which the award is being sought. Applications are available starting in March, with an October 31st deadline for the ensuing academic year. Application form and full details can be found online: http://www.crewchicago.org/CREW_Chicago_Scholarship.aspx
UIC CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Monday, September 30, 2019
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Graduate Level Public Policy and Economic Analysis Internship - Anderson Economic Group
Who: Anderson Economic Group, LLC
What: Anderson Economic Group, LLC is looking for qualified candidates for an internship within our Public Policy & Economic Analysis practice area. We are looking to hire two candidates and the internships will be held in our East Lansing, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois offices.
Responsibilities Upon joining the firm, the right candidate will: • Research and collect economic and policy data from publicly available data sets and sources. • Analyze and manage data using spreadsheets and statistical software (e.g. Stata). • Apply economic reasoning to answer public policy questions. • Prepare written analyses and exhibits of data for public policy reports. • Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, document production, proofreading, and project management. • Assist with promotional activities such as writing white papers on relevant topics.
Preferred Qualifications: The position requires excellent research skills, analytic abilities, economic reasoning, writing, and oral communication skills. At least two semesters of graduate course work in economics, public policy, or a related field is required, as is experience in a professional office environment. Proficiency with standard office software (particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) is required. Experience with analytical tools such as databases, mathematical (e.g. Matlab) or statistical software (e.g. Stata), and professional layout or document software (e.g. Tableau and Adobe Framemaker) is preferred.
About AEG Founded in 1996, Anderson Economic Group LLC provides consulting services to both the private and public sectors throughout the United States. Our clients include large and small businesses, state and municipal governments, and nonprofit associations. Our employees are required to adopt and support the AEG core values of professionalism, expertise and integrity, and to apply high internal standards for work effort and quality.
Hours and Compensation This position requires approximately 25 hours of work each week during our normal business hours (8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.). Anticipated start date is as soon as practical. We would like the intern to work for at least 12 weeks. Compensation includes an hourly wage, which will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience.
To Apply: We insist on high standards in our work and adherence to our core values, therefore only motivated individuals who thrive in a challenging work environment should apply. Before applying, please review the Careers, Public Policy, Publications, and other pages on our website: www.AndersonEconomicGroup.com. To apply, mail or email your resume, cover letter, and a two to five-page work sample demonstrating your writing and analytic abilities to:
Tyler Marie Theile
Business Manager Anderson Economic Group LLC
1555 Watertower Place, Suite 100 East Lansing, MI 48823
ttheile@AndersonEconomicGroup.com
In your cover letter, please mention a report or case study from www.AndersonEconomicGroup.com that is indicative of the type of work you find most interesting at AEG. Materials are due by September 30, 2019. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.
What: Anderson Economic Group, LLC is looking for qualified candidates for an internship within our Public Policy & Economic Analysis practice area. We are looking to hire two candidates and the internships will be held in our East Lansing, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois offices.
Responsibilities Upon joining the firm, the right candidate will: • Research and collect economic and policy data from publicly available data sets and sources. • Analyze and manage data using spreadsheets and statistical software (e.g. Stata). • Apply economic reasoning to answer public policy questions. • Prepare written analyses and exhibits of data for public policy reports. • Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, document production, proofreading, and project management. • Assist with promotional activities such as writing white papers on relevant topics.
Preferred Qualifications: The position requires excellent research skills, analytic abilities, economic reasoning, writing, and oral communication skills. At least two semesters of graduate course work in economics, public policy, or a related field is required, as is experience in a professional office environment. Proficiency with standard office software (particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) is required. Experience with analytical tools such as databases, mathematical (e.g. Matlab) or statistical software (e.g. Stata), and professional layout or document software (e.g. Tableau and Adobe Framemaker) is preferred.
About AEG Founded in 1996, Anderson Economic Group LLC provides consulting services to both the private and public sectors throughout the United States. Our clients include large and small businesses, state and municipal governments, and nonprofit associations. Our employees are required to adopt and support the AEG core values of professionalism, expertise and integrity, and to apply high internal standards for work effort and quality.
Hours and Compensation This position requires approximately 25 hours of work each week during our normal business hours (8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.). Anticipated start date is as soon as practical. We would like the intern to work for at least 12 weeks. Compensation includes an hourly wage, which will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience.
To Apply: We insist on high standards in our work and adherence to our core values, therefore only motivated individuals who thrive in a challenging work environment should apply. Before applying, please review the Careers, Public Policy, Publications, and other pages on our website: www.AndersonEconomicGroup.com. To apply, mail or email your resume, cover letter, and a two to five-page work sample demonstrating your writing and analytic abilities to:
Tyler Marie Theile
Business Manager Anderson Economic Group LLC
1555 Watertower Place, Suite 100 East Lansing, MI 48823
ttheile@AndersonEconomicGroup.com
In your cover letter, please mention a report or case study from www.AndersonEconomicGroup.com that is indicative of the type of work you find most interesting at AEG. Materials are due by September 30, 2019. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Growth, Shrinkage, Reinvention: Weekend Workshop in Ford Heights, IL
Who: Ford Heights Weekend Workshop
What: Ford Heights was first incorporated in 1949, a fairly late point in time compared to its neighboring towns. Its first inhabitants had squatted on swampy ground adjacent to the town of Chicago Heights, near a Ford Motors stamping plant that supplied the tax base for the new town. In the 1950s or early 60s, the stamping plant was rezoned to fall within Chicago Heights, leaving Ford Heights with little funding for its schools and other town services.
As flooding of Deer Creek, one of myriad small waterways cutting through the Calumet corridor, has increased over the past decade and homes have been affected, the town has seen 50% population loss. Despite its fragile economic and demographic status, however, it is part of the Lincoln Highway Corridor Strategic Plan, a transportation development plan based around a freight rail line that runs through Ford Heights. It was recently chosen by CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Association for Planning) to be the subject of a comprehensive urban plan, to include environmental management, economic development and future goals.
Building on collaborations in 2017 and 18, this weekend workshop will pair UIC Urban Planning Students with Sustainability Management (Columbia University) and Landscape Architecture (IIT) students to visit, learn about, analyze and brainstorm opportunities for Ford Heights according to three possible scenarios: embracing shrinkage, restoring growth or reinventing the city as a hub for the kind of ecosystems and infrastructural services that can make the region more resilient to climate-driven and other disruptions.
What: Ford Heights was first incorporated in 1949, a fairly late point in time compared to its neighboring towns. Its first inhabitants had squatted on swampy ground adjacent to the town of Chicago Heights, near a Ford Motors stamping plant that supplied the tax base for the new town. In the 1950s or early 60s, the stamping plant was rezoned to fall within Chicago Heights, leaving Ford Heights with little funding for its schools and other town services.
As flooding of Deer Creek, one of myriad small waterways cutting through the Calumet corridor, has increased over the past decade and homes have been affected, the town has seen 50% population loss. Despite its fragile economic and demographic status, however, it is part of the Lincoln Highway Corridor Strategic Plan, a transportation development plan based around a freight rail line that runs through Ford Heights. It was recently chosen by CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Association for Planning) to be the subject of a comprehensive urban plan, to include environmental management, economic development and future goals.
Building on collaborations in 2017 and 18, this weekend workshop will pair UIC Urban Planning Students with Sustainability Management (Columbia University) and Landscape Architecture (IIT) students to visit, learn about, analyze and brainstorm opportunities for Ford Heights according to three possible scenarios: embracing shrinkage, restoring growth or reinventing the city as a hub for the kind of ecosystems and infrastructural services that can make the region more resilient to climate-driven and other disruptions.
Public Works and Planning Intern - Village of Robbins
Who: Village of Robbins
What: The Public Works and Planning Intern will play a critical role in supporting the Public Works and Planning departments in assessing existing assets and preparing data in support of future planning for the Village of Robbins. The ideal candidate will have interest and some educational or professional background in land use planning, civil engineering, public works or a related field of study or employment. The candidate will live in Robbins or otherwise have a strong commitment to the advancement of the Village.
This unpaid position requires 15-20 hours/week. Stipend to cover travel costs is available.
Primary duties will include:
What: The Public Works and Planning Intern will play a critical role in supporting the Public Works and Planning departments in assessing existing assets and preparing data in support of future planning for the Village of Robbins. The ideal candidate will have interest and some educational or professional background in land use planning, civil engineering, public works or a related field of study or employment. The candidate will live in Robbins or otherwise have a strong commitment to the advancement of the Village.
This unpaid position requires 15-20 hours/week. Stipend to cover travel costs is available.
Primary duties will include:
Economic Development Internship - City of Calumet City
The City of Calumet City is offering (14-week, 8 hours per week) Community and Economic Development (CED) internships to College Students seeking to meet the volunteer, class credit, and/or internship requirements of their chosen majors within this field of study. Although the CED Internship Program is considered unpaid, students are provided with a $100 per week stipend ($12.50/hour). The 8 hours can be broken into two days per week.
Interns will work closely with staff of the Great Cities Institute to produce professional quality work for The City of Calumet City. The City’s CED Internship Programs are organized into four categories in order to build the capacity of its Community and Economic Development Departments:
1. Community and Business Outreach Internships
2. Economic Development and Technical internships:
3. Communications/Marketing internships
4. Public Policy Internships
The CED Internship Program helps to build the City’s professional capacity to bring new businesses, expand existing businesses, and enhance quality of life. And, the CED Internship Program provides professional experience to university/college graduating seniors and graduate students who attend local colleges and universities, and who have completed course work within this field of study or the related. Therefore, qualifying students work on intense research and complex projects as well as related field work.
At Calumet City, we are committed to offering students a meaningful professional experience. Interns work alongside elected officials and professional staff in providing significant research and technical support for a variety of projects. Interns have the opportunity to learn about economic development and the various tools, municipal marketing and websites, and communications and public policy through interactions with the Mayor, City Council, Department Heads, Municipal Legal experts, and professional staff.
HOW TO APPLY/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be a current upper division undergraduate or graduate student with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Learning institution must accept Calumet City’s CED Internship Program as a requirement for graduation in lieu of class or as meeting another requirement for graduation.
• Study discipline (college/university major) must compliment CED Internship Programs described above.
For consideration, send information below to:
Jack Rocha, 4th Floor CUPPA Hall or
William Murray, City Administrator,
City of Calumet City, 204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, Illinois 60409.
You may also deliver the information in person.
Application requirements (as noted) must be complete:
• Proof of college enrollment (letter of acceptance or current schedule)
• Cover letter stating interest and availability in Calumet City’s CED Internships
• Updated resume
• Copy of transcripts indicating at least 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Letter of recommendation from Professor and/or Advisor
• Proof that your College or University will accept Calumet City’s CED internship program as a fulfilling of your degree requirement as described above.
The City of Calumet City and GCI will review applications as they arrive and schedule phone interviews when appropriate. If selected, applicants are advised of the next steps.
Important Note: Calumet City’s CED internships are highly competitive. In order for an application to be considered, all required documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information, contact, Jack Rocha at GCI (312) 413-0558, jrocha3@uic.edu
Denise Rzonca or Val Williams at 708-891-8138 or email: vwilliams@calumetcity.org.
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