NOTE: Most of this post was taken from a UMD press release.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth professors have received more than $100,000 to fund three projects to spur the creative economy on the SouthCoast.
The grants are part of more than $250,000 invested by the President's Creative Economy Initiatives Fund, under the supervision of UMass President Robert L. Caret, to support nine projects by UMass faculty members that promote the arts and culture in Massachusetts. The initiatives range from creating a digital platform that celebrates the Commonwealth's natural beauty and its central place in environmental thought to developing a business plan to boost the fledging New Bedford Museum of Glass.
"The creative economy makes life richer in the Commonwealth, affecting the quality of our lives, culturally and socially," President Caret said. "This fund allows the University to build partnerships with nonprofits and creative industries that spur economic development in the realm of the arts and culture, which are critically important to having a vibrant state.''
"I thank President Caret for his focus on creative ways UMass faculty members are driving the creative economy," added UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman, who officially began work on Monday. "I also want to congratulate our faculty members for their excellent work on these initiatives. Their success demonstrates the commitment of our campus to the communities we serve."
Working with the New Bedford Museum of Glass
Professor Michael Griffin (mgriffin@umassd.edu) and Dr. Matthew Roy (mroy@umassd.edu)
Amount awarded: $29,100.
UMass Dartmouth's Center for Civic Engagement and Charlton College of Business will strengthen and build the New Bedford Museum of Glass, a fledging local cultural institution with an impressive collection, internationally recognized curator, and historical connection to the city's glass industry (the Mt. Washington and Pairpoint glass companies which were major New Bedford-and American-enterprises in the 19th century.) This initiative will bring energy, talent and insight from UMass Dartmouth business students and faculty to bear on such challenges as development of a business plan, effective execution of museum marketing, outreach activities, and efficient and effective operations. The project will help the Museum increase its foot traffic, grow its membership, research and apply for grants, raise public awareness, and benchmark its business practices.
More about the President's Creative Economy Initiatives Fund
The fund, created in 2007, provides seed funding for faculty research and scholarship activities in the arts, humanities, and social sciences - and underscores the University's commitment to enhancing the social and cultural fabric of Massachusetts.
Now in its sixth year, the fund has provided 54 awards totaling $1.6 million.
This year the Creative Economy Fund will dispense $259,300 in grants.
Charlton College of Business Students who would like to apply for a fall internship at the New Bedford Glass Museum should email Professor Griffin at: mgriffin@umassd.edu. These internships will be mostly marketing and operations oriented.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Advice to a potential accounting intern
Here is a thread of an email exchanged between an student and me earlier today. I thought some students, especially accounting majors, might find this instructive.
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Dear Student:Dear Professor Griffin,
I am an upcoming graduate(January 2013) in the Charlton College of Business. I only need two courses to graduate so I will be a part time student for the Fall 2012 semester. On my job search most corporate employers and employment agencies require degree. I believe that is because a so many applicants on file already have degrees. I am reaching out for some advice on internships. I seek internship as an alternative to employment, plus, I'm only interested in becoming a CPA.
I have a compiled of CPA 50 firms. Before I call the CPA firms and getting the "No" from the secretary, I wanted some tips. What did you market most for UMassD students? What lessons did you learn from the firms that said no? What pitfalls should I avoid when seeking the internship opportunity? Have you ever convinced a firm to hire interns when they were not seeking interns? Finally why don't some firms hire interns or the reason they give?
Professor GriffinYour questions are excellent. Unfortunately, I am not sure I have the answers. If you want to work for a CPA firm, you are doing the right thing in compiling a list and going after those "leads". You should try other approaches too. I have attached a booklet that I updated this summer on how to land an excellent internship and their may be some ideas in there. Networking is big and don't ignore that. I have never convince a company to hire an intern unless they were already leaning that way. But the good news is that many enlighten firms want interns. The spring is better than the fall because of tax season and more work but I would push for the fall too. Sometimes firms (especially the smaller ones) don't want interns because they either can't be bothered to guide them or they don't have enough work to keep them busy. The accounting profession as a whole believes in internships and many firms use internships as their feeder system - like the sports analogy of minor leagues.
Good luck.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Hasbro Summer Tax Internship Summer 2012
8 Days ago, Hasbro (the Pawtucket, RI toy manufacturer) posted this tax accounting internship: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HASBRO&cws=1&rid=7424&src=JB-202
PR Internship - Johnston, RI
Are YOU the next PR superstar?
If so, you’re going to need the skills and relevant work experience to get your foot in the door of your first public relations job.
At FM Global, we take great pride in nurturing the up-and-coming public relations stars of tomorrow. Through our hands-on, year-round, paid corporate public relations internship program, students compete for a unique opportunity to work alongside an award-winning public relations team that develops innovative global programs to help support the company’s business growth, client retention and profitability.
Work with a global leader
Established in Rhode Island more than 175 years ago, FM Global (www.fmglobal.com) is a $4.8 billion company that insures more than one out of every three FORTUNE 1000 companies and similar-sized organizations in more than 130 countries. The company, ranked 545 among FORTUNE Magazine’s largest companies in America, employs more than 5,100 people in 61 offices worldwide. Nearly 1,700 of those employees work locally at the company’s headquarters in Johnston, R.I., at its state-of-the-art Research Campus in West Glocester, and in offices in Waltham and Norwood, Mass. FM Global works with clients to develop robust property insurance and engineering solutions to protect their business operations from fire, natural disasters and other types of property risks.
Responsibilities - External:
Experience you will gain
Unlike internships at other companies, FM Global’s public relations interns gain meaningful, real-world experience in the four key areas that the most astute public relations practitioners demonstrate competency in—research, planning, implementation and evaluation. Your qualitative and quantitative contributions will play an integral role in helping the public relations team position FM Global both as an industry leader globally, as well as an employer of choice locally.
At FM Global, you can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:
•Preparing news releases, bylined articles, award nominations, fact sheets, executive biographies;
•Enhancing the company’s social media presence, corporate Web site, corporate Intranet;
•Participating in strategy meetings, conference calls, media interviews;
•Monitoring earned media coverage using the latest research tools;
•Publishing the company’s quarterly media coverage report;
•Supporting special events and site tours;
•…and much more!
Qualifications - External:
Only the best and brightest need apply
To be considered for FM Global’s public relations Summer/Fall or Winter/Spring internship, you must:
•Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher;
•Major in public relations, communications, English, journalism or marketing;
•Plan to pursue a career in public relations; and
•Be a junior or senior in college
Hours are flexible and depend on the student’s class schedule, course requirements (if applicable) and availability. The FM Global public relations internship is offered at the company’s corporate offices in Johnston, R.I.
To apply click here.
If so, you’re going to need the skills and relevant work experience to get your foot in the door of your first public relations job.
At FM Global, we take great pride in nurturing the up-and-coming public relations stars of tomorrow. Through our hands-on, year-round, paid corporate public relations internship program, students compete for a unique opportunity to work alongside an award-winning public relations team that develops innovative global programs to help support the company’s business growth, client retention and profitability.
Work with a global leader
Established in Rhode Island more than 175 years ago, FM Global (www.fmglobal.com) is a $4.8 billion company that insures more than one out of every three FORTUNE 1000 companies and similar-sized organizations in more than 130 countries. The company, ranked 545 among FORTUNE Magazine’s largest companies in America, employs more than 5,100 people in 61 offices worldwide. Nearly 1,700 of those employees work locally at the company’s headquarters in Johnston, R.I., at its state-of-the-art Research Campus in West Glocester, and in offices in Waltham and Norwood, Mass. FM Global works with clients to develop robust property insurance and engineering solutions to protect their business operations from fire, natural disasters and other types of property risks.
Responsibilities - External:
Experience you will gain
Unlike internships at other companies, FM Global’s public relations interns gain meaningful, real-world experience in the four key areas that the most astute public relations practitioners demonstrate competency in—research, planning, implementation and evaluation. Your qualitative and quantitative contributions will play an integral role in helping the public relations team position FM Global both as an industry leader globally, as well as an employer of choice locally.
At FM Global, you can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:
•Preparing news releases, bylined articles, award nominations, fact sheets, executive biographies;
•Enhancing the company’s social media presence, corporate Web site, corporate Intranet;
•Participating in strategy meetings, conference calls, media interviews;
•Monitoring earned media coverage using the latest research tools;
•Publishing the company’s quarterly media coverage report;
•Supporting special events and site tours;
•…and much more!
Qualifications - External:
Only the best and brightest need apply
To be considered for FM Global’s public relations Summer/Fall or Winter/Spring internship, you must:
•Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher;
•Major in public relations, communications, English, journalism or marketing;
•Plan to pursue a career in public relations; and
•Be a junior or senior in college
Hours are flexible and depend on the student’s class schedule, course requirements (if applicable) and availability. The FM Global public relations internship is offered at the company’s corporate offices in Johnston, R.I.
To apply click here.
B2B Marketing Intern (Fall 2012)
B2B Marketing Intern
Ipswitch, Inc - Lexington, MA
See original job posting at Ipswitch, Inc »
Marketing department is looking for someone interested in joining a marketing team as an intern, with opportunity to be exposed to and learn B2B marketing best practices along the way. We are looking for a team member with a phenomenal "Can-Do" attitude to join a hard working and fast paced marketing team. A tremendous learning opportunity with exposure to top B2B marketing professionals.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Research and manage lists of corporate event opportunities, media companies and prospect companies
Support lead management process with review and clean up of lead contact data
Data entry into Customer Relationship Management and Marketing Automation tools
Manage inventory of content and marketing assets
Manage repository of industry best practices and competitor examples
Planning for marketing team events
Quality assurance and testing of marketing programs (emails, landing pages, content)
Must be strong on the Microsoft Office suite of tools - Excel, PowerPoint
Education and/or Experience:
Entry level position. Great for current college undergrads, or recent graduate looking for internship.
Benefits: Ipswitch provides their employees a comprehensive full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, fitness and wellness benefits. We value our employees and provide you a unique working environment to harvest your talents. It is an exciting time at Ipswitch! We would like to have you join our team.
Ipswitch, Inc. has been named one of the Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2010, 2011 and 2012 in the greater Boston area. It is an exciting time at Ipswitch! We would like to have you join our team!!!
Ipswitch, Inc - Lexington, MA
See original job posting at Ipswitch, Inc »
Marketing department is looking for someone interested in joining a marketing team as an intern, with opportunity to be exposed to and learn B2B marketing best practices along the way. We are looking for a team member with a phenomenal "Can-Do" attitude to join a hard working and fast paced marketing team. A tremendous learning opportunity with exposure to top B2B marketing professionals.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Research and manage lists of corporate event opportunities, media companies and prospect companies
Support lead management process with review and clean up of lead contact data
Data entry into Customer Relationship Management and Marketing Automation tools
Manage inventory of content and marketing assets
Manage repository of industry best practices and competitor examples
Planning for marketing team events
Quality assurance and testing of marketing programs (emails, landing pages, content)
Must be strong on the Microsoft Office suite of tools - Excel, PowerPoint
Education and/or Experience:
Entry level position. Great for current college undergrads, or recent graduate looking for internship.
Benefits: Ipswitch provides their employees a comprehensive full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, fitness and wellness benefits. We value our employees and provide you a unique working environment to harvest your talents. It is an exciting time at Ipswitch! We would like to have you join our team.
Ipswitch, Inc. has been named one of the Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2010, 2011 and 2012 in the greater Boston area. It is an exciting time at Ipswitch! We would like to have you join our team!!!
CRM and Retail Marketing Intern: adidas Group Canton, MA
CRM and Retail Marketing Intern (Fall 2012)
adidas Group 25 reviews - Canton, MA
See original job posting at adidas Group »
Rockport shoes have run the New York City Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sailed around the world. Our company's reputation has been built on footwear that delivers on making style comfortable for the metropolitan professional—and that's a promise our consumers have come to rely upon. Rockport understands the demands of a modern, active lifestyle; one requires versatile footwear that can keep up—whether navigating a backcountry trail or your daily marathon as a professional. Simply put, Rockport's design innovations allow our consumers to do more, be more, live more
The Rockport company is currently looking for an Intern to join Retail Marketing and Store Environments Team. This internship is for college credit only.
In this internship you will:
Work with our newly developed SBU team on exciting retail specific initiatives Assist in the strategy and execution of our new CRM program Manage the Digital Marketing calendar- Email, SMS schedule/cadence Manage in-bound Global Marketing requests and circulate for approval Help ensure brand consistency in bringing brand marketing initiatives to life in our North American retail environments Assist in communication to the field regarding marketing and visual merchandising initiatives Provide assistance to key players in the CRM & Retail Store Environments team, as needed.
Qualifications:
Marketing Major/focus preferred, MBA candidates considered, if in 1st year of a matriculating program Creative individual with a propensity for being detail oriented and conscientious-- analytical skills are a plus In Design experience, retail experience a plus Advanced computer skills- individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point. Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic, positive attitude and willing to learn and improve You must currently be enrolled in school and eligible to receive course credit for internship Preference will be given to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, as well as graduate students
adidas Group 25 reviews - Canton, MA
See original job posting at adidas Group »
Rockport shoes have run the New York City Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sailed around the world. Our company's reputation has been built on footwear that delivers on making style comfortable for the metropolitan professional—and that's a promise our consumers have come to rely upon. Rockport understands the demands of a modern, active lifestyle; one requires versatile footwear that can keep up—whether navigating a backcountry trail or your daily marathon as a professional. Simply put, Rockport's design innovations allow our consumers to do more, be more, live more
The Rockport company is currently looking for an Intern to join Retail Marketing and Store Environments Team. This internship is for college credit only.
In this internship you will:
Work with our newly developed SBU team on exciting retail specific initiatives Assist in the strategy and execution of our new CRM program Manage the Digital Marketing calendar- Email, SMS schedule/cadence Manage in-bound Global Marketing requests and circulate for approval Help ensure brand consistency in bringing brand marketing initiatives to life in our North American retail environments Assist in communication to the field regarding marketing and visual merchandising initiatives Provide assistance to key players in the CRM & Retail Store Environments team, as needed.
Qualifications:
Marketing Major/focus preferred, MBA candidates considered, if in 1st year of a matriculating program Creative individual with a propensity for being detail oriented and conscientious-- analytical skills are a plus In Design experience, retail experience a plus Advanced computer skills- individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point. Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic, positive attitude and willing to learn and improve You must currently be enrolled in school and eligible to receive course credit for internship Preference will be given to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, as well as graduate students
eCommerce Intern: Adidas Canton, MA
eCommerce Intern (Fall 2012)
adidas Group 25 reviews - Canton, MA
See original job posting at adidas Group »
Rockport shoes have run the New York City Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sailed around the world. Our company's reputation has been built on footwear that delivers on making style comfortable for the metropolitan professional—and that's a promise our consumers have come to rely upon. Rockport understands the demands of a modern, active lifestyle; one requires versatile footwear that can keep up—whether navigating a backcountry trail or your daily marathon as a professional. Simply put, Rockport's design innovations allow our consumers to do more, be more, live more
The Rockport company is currently looking for an eCommerce Intern. This internship is for college credit only.
In this internship you will:
Assist in managing content on www.rockport.com Assist in generating briefs and requirements for web site development Web analytics and reporting Design inputs and reviews as applicable Product information management and enrichment Seasonal program support
Qualifications:
Basic understanding of internet technologies, terms, and interactions Strong language skills and attention to detail Some design experience preferred Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic and willing to learn and improve Organized, strong attention to detail, timeous with work and able to prioritize Able to, and excited about, working with international teams Must love online shopping, ecommerce and everything web
You must currently be enrolled in school and eligible to receive course credit for internship
adidas Group 25 reviews - Canton, MA
See original job posting at adidas Group »
Rockport shoes have run the New York City Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sailed around the world. Our company's reputation has been built on footwear that delivers on making style comfortable for the metropolitan professional—and that's a promise our consumers have come to rely upon. Rockport understands the demands of a modern, active lifestyle; one requires versatile footwear that can keep up—whether navigating a backcountry trail or your daily marathon as a professional. Simply put, Rockport's design innovations allow our consumers to do more, be more, live more
The Rockport company is currently looking for an eCommerce Intern. This internship is for college credit only.
In this internship you will:
Assist in managing content on www.rockport.com Assist in generating briefs and requirements for web site development Web analytics and reporting Design inputs and reviews as applicable Product information management and enrichment Seasonal program support
Qualifications:
Basic understanding of internet technologies, terms, and interactions Strong language skills and attention to detail Some design experience preferred Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic and willing to learn and improve Organized, strong attention to detail, timeous with work and able to prioritize Able to, and excited about, working with international teams Must love online shopping, ecommerce and everything web
You must currently be enrolled in school and eligible to receive course credit for internship
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