Tuesday, June 6

Opportunities/Your Future

Finals Week and the Academic Support Center!
29Apr By cam10100No Comments
Opportunities/Your Future

Finals Week and the Academic Support Center!

Academic Support: Here for You During Finals Week – and Beyond! Things may be winding down on campus, but the Academic Support Center is here for you during Finals Week and over the summer.  You’ll be able to access tutoring during Finals Week. The Writing Clinic will be open on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to ensure you can polish those last-minute papers; our exam week hours appear below. While the Math Clinic will be closed during exams, you’ll be able to access help with math and most Castleton classes twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week though Tutor.com. Just click on the link on the menu on the left side of your course’s Canvas page to use this service for free.  And of course, our full-time staff members are here to answer your ques...
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Still looking for something to do after graduation?
28Apr By cam10100No Comments
Friday & Beyond, Opportunities/Your Future

Still looking for something to do after graduation?

Dear Graduating Seniors, First, congratulations on your graduation!   Now, have you figured out what you are doing next?   TRIO Academic Support is looking for a Graduate Assistant to begin after Commencement for a two-year part-time position.  The position includes direct services to students, creation of workshops and programs, supervision of student employees, social media design, and some administrative support at our front desk.  View the attached job description for more information. TRIO-SSS-Graduate-AssistantDownload We provide a waiver of up to nine credits in any VTSU master’s program, free housing, and a stipend.  Summer hours are 20-30 hours a week and academic year hours are 20 hours a week, making it convenient for you to work and earn a master’s deg...
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Admissions is hiring for the summer!
25Apr By cam10100No Comments
Opportunities/Your Future

Admissions is hiring for the summer!

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Look no further than Vermont State University! We are currently seeking enthusiastic and personable individuals to join our team as a Summer Student Ambassador.  Student-Ambassador-Job-Discription-CastletonDownload As a student ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to showcase our beautiful campus, facilities, and programs to prospective students, families, and visitors. This is a great opportunity to improve your communication and leadership skills, while also gaining valuable work experience. To qualify for this position, you must be a full-time undergraduate student at Vermont State University, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be available to work weekdays and occasional weekends duri...
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Info sessions for Uzbekistan trip in October!!
23Apr By cam10100No Comments
Friday & Beyond, Opportunities/Your Future, Thursday, Wednesday

Info sessions for Uzbekistan trip in October!!

Sign up for the fall course SSC 3820 Global Studies Fieldwork and travel to Uzbekistan in October 2023. This is absolutely a unique and a life-time opportunity to travel to and study in three 2,500-year-old old cities on Uzbekistan's Great Silk Road: Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand.  You will have fun travelling but also earn 3 credits for GEU course SSC 3820 Global Studies Fieldwork.  You will see many fascinating historical sites, enjoy great Central Asian hospitality and cuisine, learn about many crafts (silk paper, ceramic).  This is going to be a small group of no more than 15 students from all VTSU campuses. The lab fee that covers most of the expenses on the trip is $3,000. If you are interested, contact Dr. Alexandre Strokanov email aas0...
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APPLY TODAY!! College Steps peer mentors wanted!!!
11Apr By cam10100No Comments
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APPLY TODAY!! College Steps peer mentors wanted!!!

APPLY TODAY!! Give Back & Get Paid! Be a Peer Mentor! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CASTLETON STUDENTS: Paid positions available with College Steps! Castleton students can be employed as Peer Mentors working on campus to support the success of fellow students who are living with social or learning challenges. BENEFITS OF BECOMING A PEER MENTOR: Flexible hours built around the times that you have available on campus Consistent weekly schedule in a positive work environmentProfessional Training and Experience to build your resume Become a part of our great Peer Mentor Team! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS LINK! For more information, contact Patricia Moore at patty@collegesteps.org or call (802) 236-5668!
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The Power of Internships!
1Apr By cam10100No Comments
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The Power of Internships!

Interested in learning more about the internship experience?  Internship supervisor and co-owner of the Thrive Center of the Green Mountains, Lisa Donohue, and one of her former interns Isabel Paquette '22 were joined by Castleton University's Jessica Duncan and Renée Beaupre-White to discuss the power of internships. Listen to the full conversation here!
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Exciting Opportunity for Vermont College Graduates!
30Mar By cam10100No Comments
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Exciting Opportunity for Vermont College Graduates!

UVM’s Office of Engagement in Partnership with VSAC Announces Student Loan Debt Relief Program Green Mountain Job & Retention Program Serves Graduates from Any Vermont-Based University That Stay in Vermont to Work.  The University of Vermont Office of Engagement announced a new program designed to help graduates from Vermont-based colleges and universities pay a portion of their student loans. Students who are graduating in the Spring of 2023 who accept a full-time position with a company in Vermont are eligible for up to $5,000 in loan debt relief. While UVM is administering the program in conjunction with Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), students graduating from any of Vermont’s colleges or universities with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply. Students wh...
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<strong>Got Tech: Academic Support’s Tech Borrowing Program</strong>
14Mar By cam10100No Comments
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Got Tech: Academic Support’s Tech Borrowing Program

We are living in the Digital Age, and that means there are lots of tools to help you succeed. At the Academic Support Center, we have laptop computers (Dell and Mac), noise-canceling headphones, and graphing calculators to help you make the most of your time in college.   If you’re eligible for a federal program called TRIO Student Support Services, you can borrow our devices. How do you know if you qualify for TRIO? If neither of your parents has a bachelor’s degree, your family is of low to moderate income, or you have a documented disability, you are probably eligible for TRIO. Complete our application today. To learn more about TRIO or our tech borrowing program, please call 802-468-1347, email CUAcademicSupport@castleton.edu, or stop by our office in Babc...
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Work in Vermont. Lose Some of Your Student Loans.
14Mar By cam10100No Comments
Opportunities/Your Future

Work in Vermont. Lose Some of Your Student Loans.

The State of Vermont, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), is offering a $5000 loan repayment program to incentivize and retain new graduates from Vermont colleges and universities. Any graduate during the spring 2023 academic year with a Bachelor's degree can apply. Recipients will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis based on regional, employer, and institutional distribution criteria, as long as funding is available. Applicants must submit proof of employment when applying. Employment will be verified with the Vermont-based employer at two points: after one year of employment and after the second year of employment. For more information and the link to apply visit here!
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