Microfinance + People-Powered Development
Want to make a difference? Inspired by one's ability to affect change globally, by acting locally?
Not sure what microfinance is all about? Check out this clip:
The Career Center is thrilled to partner with some dedicated UW colleagues and Seattle organizations, to host a brand new event, which we hope you consider attending. I personally want to give a big shout-out / thank you to Emma in the Career Center and Wren in the Global Business Center, for a lot of hard work putting this event on.
Consider coming to this event!
Poverty and Opportunity: Microfinance + People-Powered Development
The Global Business Center, SeaMo, and the UW Social Entrepreneurship Club will bring world-changing organizations to UW for an exclusive look at how social businesses fosters sustainable development.
Internship Open House; October 15th, 2009; 2:30 to 5:30pm, Mary Gates Hall Commons
The first-ever Microfinance Internship Open House at UW! All current students are invited to learn about internships with leading social businesses and non-profits that improve the lives of people around the world.
Bring copies of your resumes and your passion to make a difference!
Featured organizations include:
Agros International; Esperanza;Gates Foundation;Global Partnerships;Jolkona;Kiva;Lumana;Lumana Credit;MicroEnergy Credits;Oikocredit USA;Re-Vision Labs;Save Together;SeaMo;Unitus;Vittana;Washington CASH
Co-sponsored by the UW Career Center
Also be sure to check out the awesome keynote speaker in Kane Hall!
