Happy Wednesday!!
Thank you all for joining us this Monday for our general body meeting! We hope you enjoyed learning all about TJX's values and their wonderful job opportunities. If you found any of the intern's jobs interesting, be sure to check out handshake for their Summer 2025 Internship. Feel free to reach out to laurie_lynch@tjx.com or roni_nelson@tjx.com if you have any questions.
If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret and click here to see the recording!
Our next meeting will be held onMonday, September 30th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137). At this meeting, we will be joined by Caitlyn Rosello, a fellow UMass WIB alum and a TTI recruiter. She will be sharing insights on company's $13.3 billion success in cordless technology across industries like construction and consumer markets. She will also be sharing some valuable interview prep, so be ready to take notes if you so please.
If you are not able to join us in person next Monday, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240
Committee Sign Ups:
Marketing Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in WiB and are interested in marketing, fill out this form. Their first meeting will be TODAY, September 25th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145.
Community Service Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in both the on and off-campus community through WiB, fill out this form. Their first meeting will be Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145.
Peer Mentorship: If you are looking for guidance from an older WiB member with making your schedule, finding and using Isenberg resources, or just want to get to know other members, fill out this form. This is the perfect opportunity to meet WIB members in a smaller setting. The deadline to fill the form out is September 29th, so make sure to fill it out as soon as possible!
Reminders:
Membership Dues: Dues for the year are $10. Paying these gains you access to joining the committee meetings, special events (field trips and social events), makes you a first consideration when applying for E-Board, allows you to put “Active Member of WiB” on your resume, and access to the WiB Membership Packet. You can do this one of two ways:
Venmo @IsenbergWiB with your full name and UMass Email
Bring cash to our next meeting and sign excel sheet at end of meeting!
Social Events: Our social events committee is starting to plan for the year and they want to hear your ideas! Fill out this form to input your suggestions!
Podcast: Our podcast called "Out of Office (with WiB)" is back! Be sure to check out the most recent epsiode: "S. 2 Ep. 1- Internships, Travels, and Transitioning Back to Campus Life w/ Megan & Callie". You can listen to it on Spotify or Apple podcasts!
We can't wait to see you all next week!
As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major- so make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.
If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities.
UMass Opportunities
Minutemen Equity Fund: MEF is an autonomous student-run fund that seeks to prepare members for competitive careers in finance, and other related fields. They recently opened applications to their eight week Diversity Development Program (DDP) for this fall! This program is intended for freshmen of any major and offers hands-on equity research experience, 1:1 mentorship from a senior member in the fund, and an opportunity for a final round Junior Analyst interview. Their applications for the program are due September 30th at 11:59 PM and can be found here.
Minutemen Fixed Income Fund: The Minutemen Fixed Income Fund is currently seeking applications for their diversity program, DIFI. With their guidance and support, MFIF analysts find jobs and internships in some of the most competitive fields, including Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Research, and Asset Management. The DIFI program takes place every fall to introduce diverse freshmen and sophomores to financial research, specifically in fixed income. The program requires no prior financial skills or experience, only a desire to learn. The DIFI Program consists of weekly meetings, speaker sessions, networking, shadowing, and 1 on 1 support, all designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for success. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a final round interview for a Junior Analyst position. Please see their website if interested or email minutemenfixedincomefund@gmail.com with any questions. Applications can be found here and are due by Monday September 30th at 11:59.
Protect our Breasts Club: Protect our Breasts aims to share the conversation about chemicals in everyday products found on the grocery shelves that contribute to breast cancer; empowering women to make safer choices to protect their breasts during the most vulnerable periods of their lives. If you're looking to make better choices, you can stay informed on updates and future meetings by signing up for their email list here.
Women of Isenberg Conference: Join the 2025 Women of Isenberg Conference Student Ambassador Program! This event will be held on February 15th, 2025 and Student Ambassadors will moderate a panel at the conference as well as help with other pre conference and day of logistical tasks. This is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals and distinguished alumni! This position is open to UMass Amherst students. Please feel free to contact them at womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any additional questions or for more information! Apply here by October 2nd.
Additional Opportunities
ArcLight Consulting: Interested working in software consulting in a fast paced but fun environment? Arc Light Consulting is the perfect place for WIB members and is now recruiting for summer 2025 full time roles. Lisa Freeley, a WIB alum will be at the Isenberg Career Fair to talk more and answer any questions so make sure to stop by their table! Check out handshake to view their opportunities or message Lisa on LinkedIn.
Citi Global Wealth: Are you a current junior interested in working with Citi Wealth in the future? Apply for their summer analyst programs now! The process is a rolling basis, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. If interested, feel free to reach out to Caroline Tierney, a WIB alum and current analyst here.
LATAM Summer Analyst: application
NAM-NYC Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Miami Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Beverly Hills Summer Analyst: application
EY Internship: Interested in working at EY in the future or over the summer? Visit handshake to check out all the amazing opportunities they have! Their application deadline is September 18th. Feel free to reach out to Ryan Rich if you have any questions: ryan.rich@ey.com or connect with Julia and Maryanne on LinkedIn!
SeaBoard International Forest Products: Interested in working in a trading firm in the future? Make sure to visit handshake or forward a resume directly to Julia.