Road Trips to the Real World Committee

Road Trips to the Real World - Information & Registration

Thanks for your interest in taking a "Road Trip to the Real World" sponsored by your college and the EACE (Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers) Liberal Arts Network. A site visit is your opportunity to learn first-hand about a career field, network with employers, and explore internship and job opportunities. The site visits are FREE! You will only need to provide your own transportation. You will also be on your own for meals unless otherwise noted.

ROAD TRIPS TO THE REAL WORLD is sponsored by the Liberal Arts Network of the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). ROAD TRIPS TO THE REAL WORLD are coordinated by EACE for students from colleges and universities that are represented by membership in EACE.

If you are unsure of your status to register please contact your career services office.

Read on to learn about the exciting site visits offered in various locations during Winter Break.

Be sure to review the registration policies and information on How to Make the Most of Your Site Visit

To register for one of these great events, CLICK HERE.

You do not need to be a member of EACE to register.

Overview of Road Trips offered:

City Year
Thursday, January 8, 2009
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Boston, MA

City Year’s headquarters are located in the historic South End of Boston at 287 Columbus Avenue, behind the MBTA’s Back Bay station on the Orange line, and a short walk from the Copley station on the Green Line. Take up this excuse to get into the city and be inspired by us. Come take a tour of beautiful new facility, watch an engaging video of our corps members in action, and get general information about what City Year is, and what our organization is all about. We hope to see you soon!

Registration Limit: 50

Attire: casual attire

Click here for directions to the site or call 617-927-2400

FBI – Buffalo Division Headquarters
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Buffalo, NY

In July 2008 the FBI celebrated its 100th Anniversary, as it continues to write history for the next 100 years, participants will learn what the mission of the FBI has become and career opportunities available for those interested. (Due to FBI Security Policy and Procedures, all participants must supply date of birth and social security numbers. No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in FBI space)

Registration Limit: 24

Attire: Business Casual

Directions TBA

Hoffman Homes, Inc.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
10:00 – 12:30
Littlestown, PA

Hoffman Homes is a psychiatric residential treatment facility for children and adolescents that has a creative therapies program (pet, horticulture, therapeutic horsemanship, art). During the visit students will participate in an informational meeting about the organization and receive a tour of the facility which is located on over 90 acres. Lunch will also be provided for participants.

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: casual attire and good walking shoes

Click here for directions to the site

Makovsky + Company
Thursday, January 8, 2009
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
New York, NY

This will be an opportunity to visit the New York City headquarters for Makovsky + Company, a leading independent public relations firm with practices in Financial & Professional Services, Healthcare, Technology, Investor Relations and Branding & Visual Communications. Students will tour the office, conduct briefings with representatives from each practice and join Makovsky + Company professionals for an interactive lunch to discuss the public relations industry, elements of success in today’s environment and each student’s impressions and goals for entering the public relations industry.

Registration Limit: 25

Attire: Business Business Casual

Directions: 575 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor – New York, NY 10022
Metro North, LIRR or NJ Transit to Port Authority/Penn Station or Grand Central Station.
Subway: 6 to 51st Street; E or V to Lexington Avenue

McCann Erickson
Friday, January 9, 2009
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
New York, NY

McCann Erickson is the world’s largest and most globally experienced advertising agency. It’s been around for over eight decades with offices in over 130 countries. McCann is a subsidiary of the Interpublic Group of Companies, one of the four holding companies that make up the advertising industry. McCann is part of McCann Worldgroup, which also includes an interactive agency, MRM Partners, a grassroots marketing agency, Momentum, a PR agency, Weber Shandwick, a media company, Universal McCann, and a professional agency, Regan Campbell Ward. McCann has some of the industry’s largest accounts including Verizon Wireless (the “Can you hear me now” campaign), MasterCard (priceless campaign), U.S. Army (Army Strong campaign), MLB (I live for this campaign), L’Oreal Paris (Because I’m worth it campaign), Goodyear tires (Get There Campaign), Lunesta (The Butterfly Campaign), Viagra, Kohls and many more. Some newly acquired accounts include Weight Watchers, Applebees, and Smith Barney.

Registration Limit: 30

Attire: Business Business Casual

Directions: 622 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017
From the suburbs, take the train to Grand Central station and walk to 622 Third Avenue between 40th and 41st streets. The building spans between third and Lexington.

Medical Information Technology, (MEDITECH)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
2:00 - 4:00
Framingham, MA

MEDITECH has 39 years of experience as a leader and innovator in the health care information systems software industry, with more than 2,700 staff members and over 2,200 customers. We are a privately held organization and are one of the largest software companies in Massachusetts. Our software solutions support many different areas of healthcare, including physician practices, clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and behavioral health facilities. Not only does MEDITECH develop information systems, but we also implement the software in hospitals and provide support and assistance for our customers. We develop all our own products and the tools to teach and support these products, and we also customize our software to meet the specific needs of our customers. MEDITECH is a unique company that does all of its hiring at the entry level and we have positions available for graduates of all majors. The visit will include an information session, alumni panel and tour of the office.

Registration Limit: 30

Attire: Business Casual

Click here for directions to the site

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
1:00pm – 5:00 pm
New York, NY

The World’s oldest and largest private cancer center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has devoted more than a century to patient care as well as innovative research , making significant contributions to new and better therapies for the treatment of cancer. Students who are interested in learning about the field of Healthcare Administration are invited to attend the MSKCC Road Trips to the Real World visit. The visit will include: An intro to MSKCC and the field of heath care administration; discussion of opportunities available for recent grads; tours; a panel discussion and networking reception

Registration Limit: 50

Attire: Business Casual

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Museum of Science
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Boston, MA

The Museum of Science is a hub of research and invention that is New England's most visited cultural institution. The Museum has always moved visitors to think like scientists through hands-on, minds-on experiences. Today, with 1.5 million visitors a year, we are redefining the way people think about, learn about, and interact with science and technology. The visit will include info on internships as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of the organization, in areas such as education, visitor services and other areas of interest. Please see for more information and directions..

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Business Casual

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National Security Agency (NSA)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ft. Meade, MD

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service coordinates, directs, and performs highly specialized activities to protect U.S. government information systems and produce foreign signals intelligence information. NSA is one of the most important government centers of foreign language analysis and research. Join us to learn about NSA careers and tour our museum. (Please visit the museum Web site to access directions: http://www.nsa.gov/museum/index.cfm)

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Business Casual

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New England Aquarium
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
10:00 – 12:00
Boston MA

The New England Aquarium, founded in 1969, is a not-for-profit Aquarium. Our mission is to present, promote, and protect the world of water, fulfilled through exhibits, and through education, conservation, and research programs. Learn about internship, volunteer, and employment opportunities while receiving an exclusive “behind-the-scenes” tour with members of the Visitor Education team.

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Casual, comfortable shoes

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Partnership for a Drug Free America and Prime Access
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
New York, NY

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America:
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit organization that unites parents, renowned scientists and communications professionals to help families raise healthy children. Best known for its research-based national public education programs, the Partnership motivates and equips parents to prevent their children from using drugs and alcohol, and to find help and treatment for family and friends in trouble.

Prime Access:
Prime Access is a full-service agency that specializes in URBAN MAJORITY™ advertising services. We offer our clients unique access to African American, Hispanic, gay and urban youth consumers, using a sophisticated communications mix of targeted advertising, online presence, direct marketing, event sponsorship and interactive community outreach. We created the term URBAN MAJORITY™ to capture the increasingly influential role played by African American, Hispanic, gay and urban youth consumers, and the specialized marketing communications needed to reach them effectively.

SITE VISIT DESCRIPTION: The Senior VP, Media Director at the Partnership will be hosting, along with the Executive Creative Director at Prime Access, a full-service agency that creates Urban Majority advertising. Together, they will lead a presentation on the work that the organizations collaborated on. They will give an overview of the development of media messages from both the client's perspective and the interpretation by the creative agency's team to deliver the client's message.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America (Chrysler Building) is conveniently located across the street from Grand Central Station!

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Business Casual

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Random House
Thursday, January 8, 2009
10:00 am – 11:30 am
New York, NY

Random House, Inc. is the world's largest general trade book publisher. The site visit will include and introduction to Random House as well as descriptions of various opportunities for interns, graduates as well as our Associates Program. Students will also hear from current employees and have time for Q&A.

Registration Limit: 15

Attire: Business

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Shawmut Design and Construction
Wednesday, January 7 2009
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Boston, MA

Shawmut Design and Construction is a leading national construction management firm with offices in Boston, New York, Providence, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and New Haven.

The program will begin at 9am with a welcome address and brief presentations in the Main Conference Room. Office tours, job shadowing, guest speakers, and a panel presentation by recent college hires will comprise the day. Please arrive between 8:45 and 9am at the 2nd floor reception area of Shawmut at 560 Harrison Avenue. Ask for Anna Miner when you arrive.

To learn about our opportunities for college graduates, visit: www.shawmut.com/join_us/college_recruiting/

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you at Shawmut!

Registration Limit: 5

Attire: Casual

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The Philadelphia Eagles
Wednesday, January 9, 2009
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Philadelphia, PA

Students will have the distinct opportunity to tour the home of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Some of the stops include a tour of the playing field, locker room. Following the tour students will have the opportunity to participate in a round table discussion with a representative of the Human Resources department to discuss what type of career paths and opportunities that are available in the sports industry.

Registration Limit: 15

Attire: Casual

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The Philadelphia Zoo
Friday, January 9, 2009
10:00 – 12:00
Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and much more make the Zoo Philadelphia's leading family attraction with over 1.2 million visitors last year. Students will tour the zoo while learning about the complex structure that keeps America’s First Zoo running. We will visit the various departments from membership to animal care, and if possible, meet with keepers and curators. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our various internships, volunteer positions, and seasonal jobs that would prepare them for a career with the zoo. Anyone with a passion for animals, conservation and education is encouraged to attend – even if they major in seemingly unrelated fields.

Registration Limit: 10

Attire: dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes; we will walk around the zoo weather permitting

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The TJX Companies Inc.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Framingham, MA

Our entrepreneurial spirit and intelligent risk-taking has made TJX the world’s largest off-price retailer with $19 billion in revenues. We have over 2,500 stores and regional offices around the globe, with our Corporate Office located just outside Boston, MA. TJX offers a structured career path, continuous training opportunities and unlimited growth in Planning, Buying and Executive Management. Our program develops future leaders in our Merchandising Division and teaches our business, Off-Price Retailing. Come learn how we run our retail business from behind the scenes to drive sales and profits and find out if our full-time or internship program in Merchandising is for you. TJX invests in you, your development and your career. In return, we look for you to use your strong analytical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills to strategically drive TJX’s business.

Registration Limit: unlimited

Attire: Business

Click here for directions to the site

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Wednesday, January 7 2009
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC is an integrated global health enterprise headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. During your visit you will be exposed to the four “divisions’ of UPMC; Hospital (currently comprised of 20 hospitals), Insurance Services (including UPMC Health Plan), International and Commercial Services Division (includes joint ventures and international expansion opportunities) and Physician Services Division (comprised of more than 4000 physicians and 350 doctor offices and outpatient clinics). Students will also be exposed to UPMC Corporate Services. UPMC Corporate Services provides centralized support services such as accounting and finance, purchasing, human resources, information services, legal services, and others to the approximately 25 different business units comprising UPMC.

Registration Limit: 10

Attire: Business

Directions TBA

WB Mason
Monday, January 12 2009
New York, NY

WB Mason Co. has been in business since 7898. We are the largest
independent retailer of office products in the country. We hired over 100
college graduates in 2007 and we're looking for more! For more information,
check us out at www.wbmason.com/careers/html

WHYY, Inc.
Thursday, January 8 2009
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Philadelphia, PA

WHYY, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that operated TV12 and WHYYFM, the public broadcasting stations serving southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY continues to set the bar high in all areas, including television, radio, and web, with a variety of content strands providing meaningful and relevant content to the region, including Arts & Culture, News and Public Affairs, Adult Learning, Children’s Service and Wider Horzions.

SITE VISIT DESCRIPTION: There are currently a wide variety of employment and internship opportunities at WHYY including both at the Philadelphia and Delaware studios. Some examples range from production and newsroom opportunities across all media platforms (TV/Radio/Web), to public relations, branding & promotions, fundraising and other administrative departments within WHYY. All are vital to the continued growth and development of WHYY; thus, we are inviting all individuals interested in these career choices. The day will open with a welcome from staff members, which will give some insight into their role and davice to future candidates. Students will then break off into two groups depending on their area of interest to further explore opportunities at WHYY, Inc

Registration Limit: 50

Attire: Business Causal

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WQED Pittsburgh
Thursday, January 8 2009
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pittsburgh, PA

WQED Multimedia Pittsburgh, honored with the Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for Station Excellence and twelve other Emmy Awards in 2006 and 2007, creates, produces and distributes quality programs, products and services to engage, inform, educate and entertain the public within its community and around the world. It is the parent company of WQED-TV (PBS); WQED-DT; The WQED Neighborhood Channel; WQED-HD; WQEX-TV (A Shop NBC affiliate); WQED-FM/Pittsburgh; WQEJ-FM/Johnstown; a publishing division that includes PITTSBURGH magazine; local and national television and radio productions; WQED Interactive (www.wqed.org); and the WQED Education Center.

As the nation's first community supported public broadcaster, every day for more than 53 years WQED Multimedia has been Southwestern Pennsylvania's electronic equivalent of the concert hall, the theater, the school-house and the public library, making available drama, ballet, opera, classical music, art, architecture, public affairs information, history and education to virtually every household in our four-state coverage area.

Students will be able to observe: television production including the editing of television promos; the animation process for television production from a graphic designer; and receive a presentation from marketing and public relations professionals.

Registration Limit: 8

Attire: Casual

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WXPN Radio
Friday, January 9 2009
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Philadelphia, PA

WXPN, the nationally recognized leader in Triple A radio and the premier guide for discovering new and significant artists in rock, blues, roots, and folk, is the non-commercial, member-supported radio service of the University of Pennsylvania. WXPN produces World Cafe, public radio’s most popular program of popular music hosted by David Dye and syndicated by NPR, and the Peabody Award winning Kids Corner hosted by Kathy O’Connell. WXPN also produces the alternative rock service,Y-Rock on XPN as its secondary radio channel in HD. WXPN serves the greater Philadelphia area at 88.5 FM, the Lehigh Valley at 104.9, Worton/Baltimore at 90.5 FM, Lancaster/York at 88.7 FM, Harrisburg at 99.7 FM, and the world via online streaming at XPN.org and XPoNentialMusic.org.

The site visit will include the following: a tour of the station; admittance to an XPN Free at Noon Concert; and a talk by Bruce Warren, XPN’s Programming Director, about the difference between public radio and commercial, production of the acclaimed program World Cafe, and careers in radio, among other topics.

Registration Limit: 15

Attire: Casual

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Young & Rubicam
Friday, January 9 2009
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
New York, NY

Young & Rubicam Brands is a global, collaborative network of preeminent companies in advertising, public relations, public affairs, brand identity and design, direct and database marketing, digital and interactive marketing, multicultural marketing and healthcare communications.

We have long described ourselves as "Best Alone. Better Together."

Each of our companies is a leader in its own field. As partners on behalf of our clients, we are even "better together." We were the first company to provide integrated marketing communications services, pioneering its practice in the early 1970s. Today, Young & Rubicam Brands still provides best-in-class communications programs to more than 750 clients worldwide. More than 250 of these clients use more than one Brands company to reach their customers.

We will have a panel of juniors from each department, Acct. Mgmt, Planning, Creative who will talk about how they got her and what they do followed by a Q&A

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Business Casual

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