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Many grad students may not know how to present themselves and their experience in a way that connects with non-academic employers. Career Services is offering two workshops to help you expertly craft your resume and cover letter so you can get over that first application hurdle!

If you are interested in working in science policy, or just curious about it, please join the Graduate Division and the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships for an informational session on the California Council on Science and Technology Policy Fellowships.

Check out Instructional Development's winter quarter lineup of workshops aimed at supporting graduate student Teaching Assistants and Teaching Associates. Their first workshop is on Wednesday, January 18. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

The Graduate Division is here to support you in many ways throughout your graduate program. Check out some of the great opportunities available to you this quarter for professional development, career exploration, writing support, and more!

What better way to ease back into another academic term than with a free 10-minute massage? Join Health & Wellness for their Wellness Welcome on January 12, where grad students can enjoy free massages, snacks, and coloring books!

​If you enjoy relaxation, good food, ​and socializing, be sure to check out all of the ​awesome events that Health & Wellness has planned just for graduate students during the winter quarter!

It can sometimes be daunting or difficult to find helpful, relevant information to assist you in making a career transition. This workshop will teach you how to put your research and writing skills to use in finding the job you want.

Data science fellowships positions now open with The Data Incubator. Jumpstart your career and gain hands-on experience applying the tools employers value to real-world data sets.

Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara seeks a Research Associate to work on a research and curriculum development project for a National Science Foundation Grant. The priority consideration deadline is January 6.

The Heritage Foundation Young Leaders Program is now seeking students for their summer internship program. If you'd like to experience Washington, D.C., firsthand while working next to policy makers, then this opportunity is for you. The deadline to apply is February 1.

The National Humanities Alliance Foundation invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellow position to implement a project entitled “The Publicly Engaged Humanities: A Survey of the Field.” Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until someone has been hired.

The American Historical Association is announcing a new grant-funded position to coordinate its Career Diversity for Historians initiative. The position will be funded for three years in Washington, D.C. The application deadline is January 18.

The Art of Science initiative invites UCSB students and postdocs to tell the story of their research through the aesthetic. Prizes are awarded for first place, second place, third place, and community vote winners. The deadline to submit is February 3.

The Carsey-Wolf Center is now accepting applications for media internships in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Check out their website to learn more about the positions available.

This two-week learning program is for graduate students who are interested in developing a holistic understanding of the conceptual challenges around global food security with a focus on cross-disciplinary problem solving of real-world development challenges. Deadline is February 15, 2017.