Happy Wednesday!!
We hope you all are having a fabulous week so far!
Thank you again for joining us Monday, despite the location change, for our "A Girls Guide to Corporate life" with our Vice-President Grace. She is truly such a remarkable person, and shared valuable insights. Feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn here.
If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret, and click here to see the recording.
Our next meeting will be Monday, March 3rd, at 7pm location TBD. This will be an exciting meeting led by one of our amazing Marketing Directors, Sophia. She will be presenting "The Power of You: Crafting an Online Presence". During this meeting she will be talking all about content creation, building confidence when crafting your online presence, sharing her journey, and so much more! This will be a wonderful meeting you won't want to miss!
If you are not able to join us in person next week, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240
WiB x Boston Trip: Registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN! This year, the Boston trip will be held on Friday, March 28th! We will be visiting the EY for a breakfast and panel, followed by a networking lunch with Epsilon, and then finishing the day touring Fenway Park. Tickets will be $25 per person. There are only 50 spots available, so sign up ASAP. Register here.
Committee Meetings:
Marketing Committee: The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 5th at 7pm in Isenberg room N135, with a "From Classroom to Career" panel. Sign up for the email list here.
Community Service Committee: The next meeting will be TODAY, Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in Isenberg room N135, talking about "Giving Back: Women's History Month". Sign up for the email list here.
Peer Mentorship: The first peer mentorship meeting will be TODAY Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm in Isenberg room N135, which will be an exciting meeting making vision boards. Please reach out to your mentors if you can't make it!
Content:
Podcast: Check out our new Out of Office episode: "S. 2 Ep. 7- Talking All Things College at UMass w/ Kathleen (My Roommate)." In this episode, Megan is solo as Callie is abroad to Florence! Megan is joined by her roommate Kathleen Scott, who is a junior Accounting major and also a member of WiB. Megan and Kathleen discuss the many things they have learned throughout college, offering plenty of advice and guidance on navigating the four years. Be sure to check this fun episode out, you don't want to miss it. You can listen to it now on Spotify or Apple podcasts!
Blog:New blogs are coming soon! In the meantime, check out our amazing previous blogs here.
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. You can also add our calendar to your calendar at this link here to stay updated on all the events for the year!
UMass Opportunities
Mill Valley Estates: Mill Valley Estates is offering $1,000 off the 1st month’s rent if a tour is scheduled by May 1st. Just mention this email for the savings, by calling 413.253.7377
UMPD Self Defense Program: This is an 8-week program offered ala carte style (it is asked that you sign up for at least 4 of the weeks) in order to accommodate your busy schedule. We cover a variety of techniques based on judo, boxing, jiu jitsu, and taekwondo that can be used to defend yourself against any aggressive actions. Try to bring a friend as most of the work is done pairing up. If interested, it takes place on Wednesday nights from 5-6pm in the Lower Level Campus Center. Sign up here.
Habitat For Humanity: Habitat for Humanity is an amazing volunteer opportunity that helps build affordable housing for families and individuals in need. The UMass Chapter does a variety of events such as volunteering at local soup kitchens and non-profit organizations, fundraising, and more. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and earn volunteer hours. If interested, click here to learn more and sign up for their email list!
Opportunities
Access Distributed: Access Distributed is a non-profit organization that helps university students gain access to top careers in finance. The AD Fellowship Program is a year-long remote program alongside students' sophomore year, aimed to help fellows explore, break into, and succeed in a thriving career in finance. All activities are held online, with the exception of our weekend-long, in-person Bootcamp in January. The AD Fellowship Program includes education, interview prep, hands-on experience in finance, networking opportunities, mentorship, peer cohort support, and, most importantly, is completely free to fellows! For more information, they will be hosting a series of virtual information sessions:
Monday, March 10 at 7pm here
Monday, April 7 at 7pm here
Thursday, April 24 at 7pm here
Tuesday, May 13 at 7pm here
Synergist Network: The synergist network is a national network of women in investing and they are organizing a college mentorship program for women who are interested in pursuing a career in finance. The program includes one on one mentorship from finance professionals, educational events, professional development workshops, and the opportunity to enroll in Training the Street programs. Applications are due March 6th, and are reviewed on a rolling basis. If interested, apply here.
Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs is excited to invite you to the firm’s 2025 Virtual Insight Series virtual program. Goldman Sachs Insight Series is a four week long virtual undergraduate program. As a participant, you can personalize your digital curriculum or enjoy the recommended sessions for your grade levels. If interested, apply here. Applications are due by Monday, April 15th at 11:59.
JP Morgan: Interested in an internship for Summer 2026? Apply for JPMorgan's 2025 Commercial & Investment Bank Securities Services Leadership Program- Summer Analyst Program. This program is open to all current Sophomores and a successful internship could lead to a full-time position after graduation. If interested, click here.
Citizens Bank: Interested in working in commercial or investment banking? Apply to work full-time or intern at Citizens Bank! Applications will close based on volume, so apply ASAP.
2025 Commercial Banker Development Program Associate (Irvine, CA) (full-time role). Apply here.
2025 Summer Intern- Underwriting & Portfolio Management (Irvine, CA). Apply here.
2025 Summer Intern- Underwriting & Portfolio Management (Atlanta, GA). Apply here.
Grant Thornton: Are you looking for an opportunity to immerse yourself and explore a career in professional services? Empower is a one-day virtual student growth program for first and second-year college students. This program equips you with the resources and support needed to explore a career in professional services, designed to help you sharpen your professional and leadership skills, and develop meaningful relationships with mentors from Grant Thornton. Empower will be hosted on Thursday, June 12th, 2025. If you are interested, click here to apply. Applications close March 14th.
Venture Summit West: The Venture Summit West brings together a large audience of early-stage Venture Capitalists, Corporate VCs, Private Investors, Investment bankers, and founders of cutting-edge venture-backed, emerging, and early-stage companies; features over 130 VCs as speakers/judges, venture panels, startup workshops, presentations by more than 150 Top Innovators, and high-level networking opportunities. This event is on April 2nd and 3rd in Silicon Valley. For more information click here. If interested, fill out this form here.
WISE Summit: The Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) at Northeastern University is hosting a day-long conference on March 29th, 2025. This conference will be focused on creating sustainability in careers and personal lives and promoting long-term success and well-being. The summit will feature keynotes, workshops, a marketplace, networking opportunities, and more, with insights from women and underrepresented leaders in the industry. Tickets are on sale now for $25 here. All are welcome to attend! For more information, check out their Instagram @wise.summit for more exciting updates.