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Matching college-aged alumnae with internships

through the new Cor Jesu Alumnae I.N.C. program

Are you a college-aged alumna looking for an internship? Are you trying to get
quality experience in your field but don’t know how to go about securing it? Cor Jesu Alumnae I.N.C.
The Alumnae Association is here to help! Introducing Cor Jesu Alumnae Networking Event
I.N.C. (Internship Networking Connections), the newest Corporate Partners
Initiative (CPI) program designed to facilitate meaningful connections between College-aged CJ alumnae
are invited to attend!
Cor Jesu alumnae enrolled in college and companies seeking high-quality in-
ternship candidates. Thursday, January 5, 2017
12:30-5:00 p.m.
Through a specially designed Cor Jesu web page that allows secure interac- Cor Jesu Academy
tions between participating alumnae and the organizations offering intern- The afternoon will include opportunities
ships, Cor Jesu facilitates important and sometimes career-launching connec- for college-aged alumnae to connect
tions. On January 5, 2017, Cor Jesu will host the culminating networking event, with participating companies
for one-on-one coaching
offering CJ alumnae who are in college the opportunity for conversations – that in various professional areas.
began via web page – to continue face-to-face. Alumnae may also take advan-
tage of one-on-one coaching sessions on résumé writing and interview skills and 12:40-2:40 p.m.
Optional
other strategies for success. A wide variety of career areas will be represented. Professionals will be available
See the sidebar for more information about the Cor Jesu Alumnae I.N.C. for 20-minute personal sessions
Networking event on January 5, 2017. We hope to see you there! (appointments must be made in advance)
for résumé writing and interview tips.
3:00-5:00 p.m.
ALUMNAE HEADLINER Networking with Company
Representatives
Liz Grana ’02 Addresses Class of 2016 at graduation Learn about the process and traits
of a successful intern.
This past May, Liz Grana ’02 had the distinction of being the school’s young- CJ alums will meet with company
est-ever commencement speaker at Cor Jesu. And because of all that she has representatives for a brief conversation.
accomplished in such a short amount of time, her words of wisdom resonat- Registration Required
ed strongly with the newest graduates seated before her. To attend the Alumnae I.N.C. event,
“Success, Ladies,” Liz noted, “is defining your goals and achieving them... registration with your résumé uploaded
Before you can start your journey to success, you need to realize one really to the Cor Jesu web page
is required in advance.
important fact...You are the author of your own success story.” Visit our secure web page at
During her years at CJ, Liz started her story of success through the Mock www.corjesu.org/alumnae-inc
Trial Team, on the basketball court, being in two musicals and as senior class to register.
president. She carried that desire to do her best at Knox College, where she If you are a college-aged alumna
earned degrees in political science, journalism and business administration, and would like more information,
was inducted into the Knox Athletic Hall of Fame and earned the Dean S. please contact Patty Ferrara ’85,
Trevor Award that recognizes excellence, honest, integrity and commitment. Director of Alumnae Relations,
at 314.842.4429, ext. 266
At SLU Law School, she won the Judge Robert G. Dowd, Sr. Award for Appel- or pferrara@corjesu.org.
late Advocacy and was co-president of the Women Law Students’ Association. If you work for a company that you
And for the past three years, Liz has been named a Super think would be interested in participating
Lawyers Rising Star. in Cor Jesu Alumnae I.N.C., please contact
Cynthia Wilhelm, Director of Corporate
“Only you can ultimately accept the edits and can Engagement, at 314.842.4429, ext. 235
change the direction of your tale,” Liz told the graduates. or cwilhelm@corjesu.org.
“It takes courage and strength to do this, but you have been We look forward to
well-prepared at CJA.” seeing you on January 5!

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