Welcome to our blog! SSE, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) organized non-profit exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes; more specifically to promote public awareness, provide information and education to our communities and underprivileged inner city kids/teens/college students, and support the value of sisterhood and professionalism while representing a character of integrity. We empower females to become their best!
I love the fact that I am able to hit the reset button every January 1st.
It is liberating and it means that I am given another second chance.
This year we want to contiue to empower and encourage females across the world with our charity work, community service, and profesional and leadership development.
I came across this amazing internship for fashion driven individuals.
This is an amazing company and there are many opportunities for growth and career enhancement.
Good Luck & Happy 2014!
-Tawana Necole Gibbs
Executive Director, SSE, Inc.
NORDSTROMdotCOM/CAREERS
Internship Program Requirements
NOW, FOR THE FINE PRINT.
Our internship programs are open to active college seniors and juniors who are slated to graduate in 2014 and 2015 respectively, and the MBA program is open to first-year MBA students. You must also be enrolled in accredited institutions and applicable degree programs, such as fashion merchandising, marketing, retail, business, finance and information technology. Additionally, select graduates of our MBA Internship Program will have the opportunity to participate in our two-year MBA Leadership Rotation Program.
We'll be accepting applications for the 2014 program December 1 through January 15, 2014. Explore your future.
Dear College
Administrators, Students and Interested Parties:
We are pleased to announce
the commencement of the interview process for the Summer Session II internship
program, which will begin immediately. This internship will extend from July
2013 to December 2013 and offer matriculating
students and recent graduates of 12 months or less the opportunity to work in the fast-paced, very
exciting publishing world while learning the basic operations of publishing a
national magazine.
This is a journalism
internship. Experience working for school newspapers or other publications is a
plus. Journalism, English and Graphic Design majors are particularly desirable,
but other majors are also considered. Candidates must be proficient in grammar
and have very strong writing skills, as they will be required to complete short
story assignments.
Candidates interested in
this assignment also must be social media savvy and able to complete various
tasks associated with the maintenance of our Facebook page, Twitter account and
website. Graphic skills are a plus and will be useful in assisting the art
department with the management of visual content.
Students will be required
to be in the office on Mondays, complying with any arranged schedules. Editors’
work schedules are primarily remote, so the ability to work offsite with
minimal supervision is crucial. Interested students should submit to my
attention a cover letter, résumé and contact information to the email address below.
No student will be accepted into the program without a
recommendation from a counselor, or current or former professor. This
letter is due within two weeks of the student’s acceptance into the program.
Students are encouraged to identify an endorser now.
As our internship program
does offer credit hours for matriculating students, interns are obligated to
fulfill a minimum of 12 hours per week to receive credit. If hours are not completed, credit will NOT be offered.
Students should confirm with
their counselor whether or not such credit is acceptable by their college or
university.
Phone interviews will begin on the week of
Monday July 8th. Students should
email me at Ldean@upscalemag.com to reserve a slot. The subject line should read Internship Interview. Out-of-state candidates are considered only for summer
sessions.
Interns chosen for the
program are required to provide official paperwork from their prospective
universities, which will act as documentation of their enrollment and
completion of our program. Such documentation is usually in the form of an
evaluation, typically completed at the end of the semester/quarter by the
internship director or an immediate supervisor.
We appreciate your sharing
this invitation with all interested parties. If you have any questions, I may
be reached email listed below.
upscale magazine is a national
lifestyle and entertainment magazine that caters to the interests of black
women between the ages of 25 and 45. With a circulation of over
200,000, we enlighten our readers on topics ranging from entertainment,
fashion, beauty, living, health, news and views.
Lauren Berger, 27, has become an authority on landing internships. She runs a website,Internqueen.com, and just published a book on the subject: All Work, No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building a Resume, Making Connections and Gaining Job Experience. But she started out as a clueless college freshman at Florida State in Tallahassee, whose only work experience was waitressing at the Red Lobster, and a minimum wage job at The Limited II. Berger’s own tale of landing her first internships with zero connections, offers excellent pointers for students who want to get started on the internship track. It worked for Berger. She did 15 internships while in college.
1. Cold calling can work. Berger’s saga started in 2002 when her pushy mother, who had just seen a “Today” show segment about the importance of internships for college students, called and said she had to get one. It was the spring of Berger’s freshman year. Berger headed to Florida State’s career office, but was told that she needed to be a junior or senior if she wanted help. “They said, ‘come back and see us in three years,’” she recalls.
2. Take immediate action when you get a lead. Thinking it was a long shot, Berger did some more Googling, for help putting together her materials. She sent them in that evening. The next morning, her phone rang at 8am. “I thought I did something wrong,” she recalls. The coordinator was so impressed by Berger’s promptness, she offered her an interview. “She said, ‘you don’t know how long students take to send in their materials,’” recalls Berger.
3. Prepare for the interview. Before her meeting, Berger poured over the company’s website, including the firm’s mission statement and executive biographies. “Look for things you have in common with the people who run the company,” she advises. “If you run into the head of the company on the elevator the first day, greet him.” Berger recommends incorporating buzzwords from the mission statement into your interview.
4. Ask what the internship would entail.Don’t use the interview as an information-gathering session about the interviewer. Instead, Berger suggests applicants ask, “can you describe a day as an intern at your company.”
5. Say you’re ready to start immediately. Especially for unpaid internships, employers often tell applicants they can take time to think about whether they want the job. Berger says you should break in and say, “I know I want this.” Berger’s eagerness and persistence came through and she got the Zimmerman internship.
WIFTA PSA PROGRAM & WIFTA MENTORSHIP
PROGRAMS: NOW SEEKING APPLICATIONSThe 2013 WIFTA PSA and
Mentorship Programs are revving up! The nonprofit WIFTA will be producing a PSA
this year for a nonprofit called 9 to 5, which is dedicated to helping low income women in the
workplace to find work and fight for their rights. We will also be shooting a
promotional video to commemorate the organization's upcoming 40th
anniversary! The PSA and promotional video shoots will provide an opportunity
for WIFTA members who want more experience with production to obtain it and for
the participants who want a mentor to find one because they will be working
with professionals who make TV / Film / Video projects day-in and
day-out.
IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE CREW The crew call for the
following positions is now open: Associate Producer, Line Producer, Production
Coordinator, Production Assistant, Camera Operator, Assistant Camera Operator,
Audio Mixer, Grip, Gaffer / Electrician, Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe & Production
Designer.
To apply:
- Send your
resume & cover letter to PSA@WIFTA.org. - Put "9 to 5
Crew - [Position volunteering for]" in the subject line.
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*
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A
MENTEE Mentorship opportunities are now available. Areas in which
mentorships are available are: Writing, Directing, Producing, Cinematography
(DP) and Editing.
To apply:
- Send your resume & cover letter to PSA@WIFTA.org. In the letter,
briefly explain (1) why you want to be a mentee to an industry professional, (2)
how this position will benefit you and (3) how your experiences can impact the
video. - Put "9 to 5 Mentee - [Specific Mentee Area]" in the subject
line.
NOTE: You must be an active WIFTA member to participate
as a crew member or to be a mentee.
DEADLINE:
JUNE 30, 2013
P.S. In case you're
wondering...Yes this is the organization on which the song and movie Nine to Five was based off of.
A 3 to 6 month college level internship with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to: assisting Producers and Radio Show Hosts with projects, screening incoming calls prior to broadcasting and assisting on remote broadcasting sites.
Qualifications:
To qualify for a Production internship at Radio One applicants must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and eligible to earn internship credit. A major in Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communication preferred.
Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess valid school identification. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized, self motivated, energetic and a dependable team player.
Complete the application and include; college transcripts, proof of internship participation eligibility, statement of interest, school ID and resume . Please attach all applicable documents to your application.
Receipt of your completed application does not guarantee placement within the Radio One, Inc. Internship Program. However, if the management team within the market is interested in speaking with you our Internship Coordinator will contact you and provide you with more information.
Responsibilities:
Serve as production assistant as needed
Assist with troubleshooting and problem solving
Perform various production duties as assigned
Assist with research and other administrative needs
A 3 to 6 month college level internship with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to: corresponding via phone, fax and E-mail with listeners, updating music libraries, ordering music and products, compiling play lists and marketing events such as contests, concerts or media campaigns.
Qualifications: To qualify for a Programming internship at Radio One applicants must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and eligible to earn internship credit. A major in Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communication preferred.
Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess valid school identification. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Must be organized, self motivated, energetic and a dependable team player.
Complete the application and include; college transcripts, proof of internship participation eligibility, statement of interest, school ID and resume . Please attach all applicable documents to your application.
Receipt of your completed application does not guarantee placement within the Radio One, Inc. Internship Program. However, if the management team within the market is interested in speaking with you our Internship Coordinator will contact you and provide you with more information.
Responsibilities: Serve as assistant to Programming Director
Assist with the marketing of events such as contests and concerts
Perform other programming duties as assigned
Assist with special programming projects as assigned
Upscale magazine is currently seeking black women with natural hair styles to submit striking photos. We want images, preferably bust shots or waist up shots, that highlight fierce, fun styles.
The photos should be high resolution photos ideally measuring 5x7 inches at 300 dpi. We are looking for styles ranging from afros to braids to urban twists and anything and everything in between. This is all about celebrating one's beautiful crown and glory.
Each submission should include the submitters first and last name, age, city and state, phone number and a brief one-paragraph description of what you absolutely love about your gorgeous tresses.
The submission deadline is this Friday, February 8th. All submissions should be sent to ldean@upscalemag.com
