INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for completing this student application to work on creating a webinar “portfolio project” for WindyCityWebinars.org. This portfolio project is designed to connect you to internship and employment opportunities by showcasing your learning abilities, skillsets, and work ethic to corporate sponsors and the Chicago business community.
Webinar portfolio projects are designed for ambitious students looking for a structured experience to help to add something substantive and unique to their resumes and portfolios. With more and more internships cancelled, jobs on hold, and a summer in flux, this opportunity is designed to provide an approach to effectively use your summer and participate in a community of students and professionals to build your portfolio and unlock opportunities in the future.
If accepted, you'll be a part of a robust community of diverse students and produce high quality projects. This interest form is designed to provide background information on you (and make you think more about the 'why' behind your potential project). We'll use the answers to help to identify and plan out your project. Expect to spend 10-15 minutes answering the 10 questions below. Upon completion of the form, your application will be reviewed and you will receive email instructions for the next phase of the project in 7 business days.
Please submit the application below to be considered for this unique opportunity with WindyCityWebinars.org. We are excited to create win-win-win outcomes that benefit our student contributors, corporate sponsors, and community of professionals as we fulfill our mission to keep learning alive and accessible to all during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. We welcome you to apply.
For questions or additional information, please email
info@windycitywebinars.org. Thank you.
FAQ
What is WindyCityWebinars.org?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and with the support of universities and corporations, Windy City Webinars is launching a remote learning platform to serve the professional development and networking needs of the Chicago business community. Our learning sessions share business best practices and industry insights with students and professionals.
What is the student’s commitment?
Each webinar portfolio project will require 1-5 hours per week for up to 8 weeks. You may choose to work on 1 or more webinars. Your contribution to each portfolio project will involve meeting with your team, learning about the webinar topic, helping create a PowerPoint presentation, and supporting the presenter in delivering the webinar.
How are students recognized?
This volunteer opportunity allows you to be recognized as a contributor to your portfolio project(s). The webinar may include your name, photo, university, major, portfolio project(s), and a link to your LinkedIn profile if you choose. This recognition is meant to help facilitate networking opportunities and career building connections.
