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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.

Overview of Road Trips offered:

Amica Mutual Insurance Company
Thursday, January 3, 2008
11:00 - 3:00
50 Amica Way, Lincoln, RI

Beginning with a Welcome Address and company profile, we will then host lunch in our cafeteria with some of our executive management to discuss their career paths at Amica and address any questions students may have. After lunch, we will tour our campus followed by a detailed description of the jobs for which we currently recruit. The day will conclude with an hour long job fair where students may submit their resumes and discuss the positions in more detail one-on-one with some of our recruiting team.

Registration Limit: Unlimited

Attire: Business Casual

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Thursday, January 3, 2008
9:30-12:00
CIA Headquarters, Langley, VA

We'll have an overview of the Agency and a panel discussion of recent hires who came to the Agency with liberal arts degrees; then a tour of our museum and a few minutes to visit our gift store with our logo items (always popular!).

All participants in the road trip will meet at a designated parking spot, then board a shuttle bus to the visitor's center/security. Please arrive at the designated spot about 30 minutes in advance, as we cannot accommodate anyone who misses the shuttle.

In order to be granted admittance to the building, all participants must provide the following information: (1) they must be U.S. citizens, no exceptions; (2) full name; (3) social security numbers; (4) dates of birth; (5) place (city, state) of birth (if out of the country, a copy of front passport page must be provided); (6) email address. Electronic devices such as cell phones and pagers, laptop computers may not be brought into the building.

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP IS DECEMBER 14th.

Registration Limit: 25

Attire: Business Casual

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Collette Vacations CANCELLED
Friday, January 11, 2008
1:00 – 4:00
Pawtucket, RI

Started in 1918, Collette Vacations has earned the distinction of being the oldest vacation tour operator in the United States. Under the leadership of the Sullivan family since 1962, Collette has seen its presence expand from that of a regional motorcoach operator to a global vacation company that travels to all seven continents, with offices in three countries (United States, Canada and the United Kingdom). Collette is constantly striving to provide the best products and experiences we can for our travelers around the world. Recent partnerships with Smithsonian Journeys and A&E Networks have allowed us to expand our product line to include learning vacations. These learning vacations, in addition to our escorted tours and land/cruise programs allow us to offer our consumers an array of quality programs to choose from. Students will receive a tour, company overview, and information about careers in the travel industry.

Registration Limit: 20

Attire:

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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Buffalo Division Headquarters
Thursday, January 10
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
One FBI Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202

Federal law enforcement agency. As a “headquarters city”, FBI Buffalo is responsible for 17 counties with 116 agents & 93 professional support employees. Niagara Falls, Rochester, and Elmira report to the Buffalo Division.

The visit will include an overview of the FBI and investigative priorities, hiring and recruitment as well as other aspects of the FBI. Note: NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE FBI BUILDING.

Registration Limit: 20

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The Fresh Air Fund
Wednesday, January 9
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
633 Third Ave., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017

Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund — an independent not-for-profit agency — has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million children from New York City’s toughest neighborhoods. Participants will meet the Public Relations Director and Development Director; tour the site; and receive an overview of individual departments and career opportunities at a major nonprofit organization.

Registration Limit: 25

Attire: Business Casual

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Fulton County Medical Center
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
10:00 – 12:00
McConnellsburg, PA

Tour of our new state of the art hospital and long term care facility and all of the career opportunities and services we offer to the residents of Fulton and the surrounding counties. 21 bed acute care hospital and 67 bed long term care facility along with outpatient services offered including our surgical suite.

Registration Limit: Unlimited

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The Herald-Mail Company
Friday, January 4, 2008
12:00 - 4:00
100 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Daily newspaper and digital information provider. We’ll be glad to show our entire operation to visitors, from advertising to circulation to newsroom, and also include production departments if they wish. Senior managers and other employees will be available to discuss their areas of operation, as well.

Registration Limit: 10

Attire: Business Casual

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Hoffman Homes Inc.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
11:00 – 1:00
815 Orphanage Road, Littlestown, PA 17340

Hoffman Homes, is a private, not-for–profit Pennsylvania corporation related to the United Church of Christ. The purpose of HH is to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, treatment, and education to emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families. Hoffman Homes uses creative therapies (pet, horticulture, therapeutic horsemanship and art) as alternative methods of building health emotional connections. HH admits boys and girls ages 6-17 and has a capacity of 141 beds. Schedule For Visit: Brief Overview of Facility, Tour, Lunch

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Casual, good walking shoes

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Keystone Community Mental Health Services
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
10:00 – 2:00
430 Phoenix Drive, Chambersburg, PA

KCMHS is a non profit agency supporting adults with chronic mental illness in a variety of supports. Specialized Community Residential Program and a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center. Lunch is included.

Registration Limit: 6

Attire: Business Casual

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Keystone Residence
Thursday, January 3, 2008
10:00-2:00
170 Mill Road, Chambersburg, PA

Non- profit community based facility serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. Participants should be majoring in psychology, sociology, behavior psych, social work, etc. Participants will tour the day program at 170 Mill Road and go on to other residential locations.

Registration Limit: 4

Attire: Business Casual

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Makovsky + Company
Thursday, January 10, 2008
1:00 – 3:00
575 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Makovsky + Company is a leading public relations consultancy based in New York that offers a breadth of services in public relations, investor relations, and visual communications. The firm provides depth in four specialty areas: Financial & Professional Services, Health, Investor Relations and Technology. At the Makovsky site visit, there will be introductory presentations on Public Relations and Investor Relations led by senior executives, as well as a panel of account coordinators and executives to answer questions and provide insight into the day-to-day activities of a PR executive. Materials on Makovsky + Company and career development will be distributed and a tour of the facility conducted.

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Business Casual

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MA State House, Legislative Education Office
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
1:00 - 4:00
Boston, MA

The Legislative Education Office is entrusted with civic education projects for the legislature. The Legislative Internship Program is entrusted to this office. Students will have the opportunity to meet legislative staff and explore the career possibilities available within the Massachusetts Legislature. A special emphasis on legislative internships will be emphasized. A discussion panel will make a presentation and answer students’ questions. Afterwards, a special tour of the historic State House will be offered.

Registration Limit: 30

Attire: Business

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McCann Erickson
Friday, January 11, 2008
1:00 – 3:00
622 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017

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. The McCann site visit includes a full scale presentation with speakers from each agency discipline. We will have speakers from the Account Management, Strategic Planning, Creative and Human Resources department. To add an extra dimension, this year we would like to have a producer speak, as well as someone from the multicultural committee.

Registration Limit: 30

Attire: Business Casual

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Medical Information Technology, (MEDITECH)
Friday, January 4, 2008
2:00 - 4:00
7 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA 02021

MEDITECH is a leading software vendor in the health care industry that has been around for over 35 years. The company creates software applications for hospitals so that patient care can be delivered safely and efficiently. 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. Come visit MEDITECH’s Canton facility to learn more about what we do. 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: 40

Attire: Business Casual

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Museum of Science
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
2:30-4:30
Boston, MA 02114

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. Get information on internships, a behind-the-scenes tour, and information about careers in areas such as event planning, education and more.

Registration Limit: 25

Attire: Business Casual

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NBC Universal
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
10:00-11:30
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112

NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi. Learn about internships and job opportunities.

Registration Limit: 40

Attire: Business Casual

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New England Aquarium
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
10:00 – 12:00
Central Wharf, 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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New York State Senate – Office of Student Programs
Friday, January 11, 2008
1:00-4:00
80 South Swan St., Suite 1426, Albany, NY 12247

Attendees will have a chance to tour the Capitol, meet a panel of staff members at the NYS Senate, and learn about internship and fellowship programs available to students and recent graduates.

The New York State Senate Undergraduate Session Assistants Program in Albany lasts for approximately four months in the spring of each year. Students work as junior staff members in the office of a State Senator. It is open to all majors. Applicants must be able to earn on-campus credit, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be a United States Citizen attending college in New York State. Most Session Assistants are college juniors and seniors.

The New York State Senate Fellowship Program is open to full-time graduate students either pursuing a Masters or doctoral degree and intending to pursue a career in public service. There is one fellowship, the Richard J. Roth Journalism Fellowship, that is open to recent graduates at the undergraduate level.

Registration Limit: 20

Attire: Business Casual

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Thursday, January 10, 2008
2:00 – 4:00
4431 North Front Street, Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Financial Services Company. Overview of the company, overview of career/internship opportunities, question and answer period with a current representative, tour of the office, cookies and drink, etc.

Registration Limit: 12

Attire: Business Casual

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Occupational Services, Inc.
Monday, January 7, 2008
10:00 – 12:00
Chambersburg, PA

OSI is a vocational program providing specialized employment services to people with disabilities. We provide training and work experience to individuals “in-house” as well as job placement and support to individuals working in the community. Tour of facility, information, and one-on-one time with individuals receiving services.

Registration Limit: 6

Attire: Business Casual

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The Philadelphia Zoo
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
10:00 – 12:00
3400 W. Girard Ave, 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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Rodale
January 9, 2008
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
400 South 10th Street, Emmaus, PA 18098

Publisher of magazines and books, including Men’s Health, Prevention, Runner’s World, Running Times, Bicycling, Mountain Bike, Organic Gardening, Best Life, Women’s Health magazines. Books: Inconvenient Truth, South Beach Diet, Abs Diet, The Intellectual Devotional, and many more. Visit will be located at 400 South Tenth Street, Emmaus, PA. Topics will include brief history of Rodale, careers in publishing, and question and answer session with Intern/Employee panel.

Registration Limit: 25

Attire: Business Casual

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Sirius Satellite Radio
Thursday, January 10, 2008
1:00 – 3:00
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor, New York, NY 10020

SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts over 130 channels nationwide. Students will be given a tour of our state of the art studios located in the heart of midtown Manhattan. They will also hear about career paths within the industry as well as experiences from guest speakers. Students are encouraged to bring their resumes as we will accept applications to our internship program. Though the site visit is open to all, Sirius is specifically interested in underclass students in Communications and related fields. Their program will focus on internships.

Registration Limit: 15

Attire: Business Casual

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Target Stores
Thursday, January 3, 2008
10:00-12:00
Stanford, CT; Newburg, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Elmhurst, NY; Bayshore, NY; Westbury, NY

Tour the stores and learn about the Executive training programs and the internship programs.

Registration Limit: 10 per site

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The TJX Companies Inc.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
10:00 – 12:00
770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading and most successful off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the world, operating eight businesses - T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright and Bob's Stores in the United States, as well as Winners and HomeSense in Canada, and T.K. Maxx in Europe. The TJX Companies, Inc. focuses on large-format, value-oriented retailing concepts that provide exciting merchandise at 20-60% below regular department and specialty store prices. We have over 2,700 valued Associates in our Corporate Home Office in Framingham, Massachusetts, and over 120,000 Associates worldwide! These Associates have come to expect great things from our Company, which ranks among the Fortune 200 and is consistently named in the Top 20 of the Boston Globe 100 - Best of Massachusetts Business! We would like to offer a look inside corporate retail and share some insight on the heart of our organization, the world of merchandising. We will provide a presentation of merchandise planners and buyers to talk about their roles within the organization and how they impact the bottom line of our business. A tour of the building will also be included. We will share information on career opportunities within our Corporate Merchandise Training Program, including internships in merchandising.

Registration Limit: 100

Attire: Business

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US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Thursday January 3, 2008
10:30 - 3:30
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington DC

Attendees are welcome to view the museum exhibits anytime between 10:30-1; a light lunch will be offered from 1-2pm. The career panel discussion will begin at 2pm.

A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum stimulates leaders and citizens to confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy. Located among our national monuments to freedom on the National Mall, the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values. With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year – in the capital, across the country, and around the world -- about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide. Meet with Museum and Human Resources professionals and gain a better understanding of career opportunities in the museum profession. Learn about the Museum and tour its world-renowned exhibitions. Complimentary lunch included.

Registration Limit: 25

Attire: Business Casual

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U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Friday, January 11, 2008
10:00 – 2:00
1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018

Three divisions of OPM are located at the Boyers, PA facility: Federal Investigative Services Division (FISD), Human Resources, and Center for Retirement Insurance Services (CFIS)

The tour will provide an overview of the life cycle of a Federal employee – from applying and being selected for the position, being investigated, working for a Federal agency, and the retirement process. We will provide tours of the Federal Investigative Processing Center and the Retirement Operations Center, and a presentation on applying for Federal employment. We will also provide each of the attendees an informational packet. The Boyers’ facility is located in underground in a converted limestone mine. The work space is similar to any office setting. Approximately 2,000 employees – Federal, government contractors, and private companies – work in the underground facility.

Registration Limit: 100. Will need to provide full name, date and place of birth, and social security number

Attire: Business Casual is appropriate; no open shoes of any kind are permitted in the underground facility.

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Vanguard
Friday, January 11
9:00 am – 2:00 pm (optional tour 1pm - 2pm)
The Morgan Building, Wayne PA 19087

Since its beginning in 1975, Vanguard has become one of the world’s largest investment management companies. Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia, Vanguard provides an extensive array of investment products and services to individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. Today, Vanguard manages approximately $1.24 trillion in U.S. assets in more than 125 U.S.–based mutual funds and offers more than 40 additional funds in foreign markets. In addition to our campus in Pennsylvania, we have substantial U.S. operations in Arizona and North Carolina and international operations in Europe, Japan, and Australia. Our 11,700 talented employees thrive in a team-oriented environment that also rewards individual achievement. The visit will include overview presentations of Vanguard, career opportunities with our specialty college programs and entry level positions, light lunch, and a question & answer panel.

Registration Limit: 50

Attire: Professional Dress

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WITF / witf.org
Monday, January 7, 2008
2:00 – 4:00
4801 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111

WITF is a public multimedia organization that comprises public broadcasting stations (WITF-TV and WITF-FM), statewide news networks (RadioPA Networks and Public Radio Capitol News), a monthly regional magazine (Central PA), websites (WITF.org and ExplorePAhistory.com), WITF Educational Services, and WITF Media Solutions. The WITF Public Media Center tour includes interactive presentations, multiple observation areas, lively audiovisuals, and hands-on opportunities. We can also offer the opportunity to talk with employees representing a wide variety of fields within our organization.

Registration Limit: 25

Attire: Business Casual

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Young & Rubicam
Friday, January 11, 2008
10:00 – 12:00
New York, NY

Y&R has 182 offices in 82 countries worldwide and provides advertising services. Students will receive an overview of the company and hear representatives from the following departments: Creative, TV Production, Print Production. A visit to a state-of-the art editing studio is planned.

Registration Limit: 30

Attire: Business Casual

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