Events

Date/Time: Monday, April 14, 2025,10am-11:30am 

Audience: All Student Employees 

Format: Virtual 

Registration link: Ways for Student Employees to Save in Roth by Fidelity

Description: Hosted by Berkeley Center for Financial Wellness, this session is led by Haiau Ho Nguyen from Fidelity and will help you learn how Roth gives you the opportunity for tax-free income in retirement, who might benefit from Roth contributions, and how to start making Roth contributions.

Who should attend: Those who want to learn more about Roth contributions in the UC Retirement Savings Plan, which student employees can contribute to!

Speaker Bio: Haiau Ho Nguyen, a Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant, has more than six years with the company. She was previously a relationship manager with Fidelity's Personal Investing Group. Ms. Ho Nguyen promotes financial wellness for plan participants through one-on-one planning and educational events. An investment advisor representative and registered securities representative, Haiau holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Colorado at Denver. Haiau is a bilingual representative who is fluent in Vietnamese.

Date/Time: Monday, April 14·12:00 – 1pm

Audience: All Student Employees

Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Registration link: Communicating Your Student Work Experience on Handshake 

For Students: How can you leverage your student employment position for your next career move? This workshop helps you as student employees translate the skills you've gained from your current positions onto their resumes and in interviews. Conveniently timed for our graduating senior employees so you’ll be prepared for the Wednesday Just In Time Career Fair. 

For Supervisors: Encourage students to attend Berkeley Career Engagement’s professional development webinar on "Communicating Your Student Work Experience" on Monday, April 14·12:00 – 1pm, which will support students in translating the skills they learned in your position on their resumes and in interviews. Some offices are paying their students to attend as part of the NSEW appreciation week and to support professional development.

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 10am-11:30am. 

Audience: Student Employees in limited divisions (SA, UE, E&I)

Format: In-person

Description: This event is for undergraduate student staff in Student Affairs, Undergraduate and Equity & Inclusion. Details will be shared via email with relevant colleagues with more information.

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15·3pm– 4pm

Audience: All Student Employees

Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Registration link: From Student Jobs to Career Roles: Stories on Navigating Post-Graduation Employment at Berkeley on Handshake

For Students:

Berkeley Career Engagement is hosting a panel featuring recently graduated student workers who now work at UC Berkeley. Have you considered working at UC Berkeley after graduation? Learn how to apply and hear tips and real stories from recent graduates about their experiences and the outcomes. 

For Supervisors: 

Encourage your student workers to attend the joint panel hosted by Berkeley Career Engagement and the UCB Supervisor of Student Employees Community on Monday, April 14, from 3pm to 4pm. This event will feature stories from recently graduated student workers who have found career positions at UC Berkeley. Some offices are even paying their students to attend as part of NSEW appreciation week and to support professional development.

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16·12:00 – 4:00pm

Audience: Student workers graduating in Spring/Summer 2025

Format: In-Person

Location: Martin Luther King Jr Student Union, Pauley Ballroom

Registration link: Just in Time Career & Internship Fair on Handshake

For Students: Graduating senior student employees are encouraged to join this UC Berkeley Career Engagement Fair to network with representatives and explore full-time and internship opportunities. Learn about recruiting timelines and application procedures. No student registration is required. All majors and degree levels are welcome. Bring your UC Berkeley Student ID and copies of your updated resume. Business casual attire is recommended. 

For Supervisors: As supervisors for graduating student employees, we can offer assistance in preparing for this event by discussing their goals, emphasizing their strengths, role-playing fair conversations, and providing guidance on business attire.

For Employers: The Just in Time Career & Internship Fair is open to all employers and provides the perfect opportunity to recruit for entry-level career positions, along with summer and internship opportunities. Employers can register via handshake.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 17⋅9–10am

Format: Zoom

Audience: All Supervisors of Student Employees

Registration: Register through the UC Learning Center: UC Learning Center

Description: Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2025 by joining an inspiring panel discussion focused on the diverse models and exemplary supervisory practices within our community of over 1,000 student employee supervisors on campus. This session will spotlight effective strategies for supporting student employees while also prioritizing supervisor wellbeing.

You’ll hear stories of successful structures and practices, as well as valuable teachable moments. Whether you're an experienced supervisor or an enthusiastic supporter of student employment programs, this panel will offer valuable ideas to apply in your own practices. Together, let's share in a co-creating a story of supervision where units, supervisors, and student employees can all thrive.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 17, 1-1:30pm

Audience: All Student Workers

Format: Zoom Workshop

Registration: via Zoom 

Description: Join us for a 30-minute workshop that offers an in-depth look at Discovery resources tailored for undergraduates. Explore the pilot Discovery Opportunities Database, designed to streamline your search for research opportunities, scholarships, internships, community service, study abroad programs, and more. Discover how to make the most of these resources both inside and outside the classroom!

Date/Time: Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, 4pm-5pm

Audience: Supervisors of Student Workers

Format: In-Person

Location: Academic Innovation Studio, Dwinelle 117

Description: This week is all about your students, but this event is all about YOU! Mix and mingle over mocktails with your fellow student supervisors — enjoy a refreshing drink, and celebrate your part in what makes student employment such a special experience! Connect with other supervisors of students to swap tips with your colleagues on how to make student supervision the best it can be for you and your students! We’ll have a bCal RSVP if you’re a member of the supervisors of students community (supervisors_of_student_employees@lists.berkeley.edu) or you can show up and sign in on the day off. 

About your hosts: Kelly Chang and Natalie Montanez co-lead Research Teaching and Learning’s (RTL) Student Employee Workforce Development program. Together, they are dedicated to extending learning beyond the traditional classroom setting by creating meaningful, impactful employment experiences for students, equipping their team for a successful, values-aligned professional future. 

Co-sponsors: This event is generously co-sponsored by Student Technology Services (part of Student Affairs IT).

Date/Time: Friday, April 18·10am – 11 am

Audience: Student workers

Format: Virtual

Registration link: Love Your Wallet: Budgeting and Saving Zoom Registration

Description: Learn practical strategies to nurture your financial health and foster a loving relationship with your wallet. We will explore effective strategies that can empower you to maximize the value of your refund, balance your income and expenses, and achieve your financial goals.