Careers and Internships: Workshops and Events
The Career + Co-op Center hosts a variety of free workshops and events for School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) students and alumni to help launch their artistic practice and connect them with potential employers.
Please register for these free events to receive updates and reminders.
May Workshops and Events
Working Artist Program: Interview Skills
Wednesday, May 1, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
The LeRoy Neiman Center, 37 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor
Learn about successful interview skills and how to make your next interview your best interview. Hear what employers and recruiters are looking for when they talk with you and how to communicate effectively with them.
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Co-op Internship Orientation
Thursday, May 2, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Sharp Building, 37 S. Wabash Ave., room 817
Cooperative Education Internship Program (Co-op) helps sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students, obtain and earn course credit for internships. To participate you must attend one orientation to receive information and an application.
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The LeRoy Neiman Center, Student Leadership Suite, 2nd floor
Sharp Building, 37 S. Wabash Ave.
Monday, May 13, 10:00a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Get Started: A pep talk with a panel of SAIC alumni
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Monday, May 13, 1p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Present Yourself
Learn how to get comfortable speaking in front of others.
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Monday, May 13, 3:15p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Meet Your New Team
An introduction to Chicago Artists Coalition, Chicago Artists Resource, and SAIC Alumni Relations.
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Tuesday, May 14, 10:00a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Manage Your Money (SALT presentation & Taxes)
Learn how SALT can help you manage your money and get advice on keeping records for tax purposes.
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Tuesday, May 14, 1p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Build Your Web Presence
Learn how your practice can benefit from an active web presence and how to get one.
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Tuesday, May 14, 3:15p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A Curator in Your Studio
Learn how to prepare for and welcome a visiting curator.
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Wednesday, May 15, 10:00a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Set up Your Business
Learn the legalities for starting a business.
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Wednesday, May 15, 1p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Write a Useful Artist Statement
Learn how to write statements for different situations, including you elevator speech, grant proposals, and exhibitions.
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Wednesday, May 15, 3:15p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Local Creative Opportunities
Meet representatives from local creative organizations.
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Working Artist Program: Meet Cooperative Education Internship Employers
Wednesday, May 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
The LeRoy Neiman Center, 37 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor
Meet with employers and learn about opportunities they have available, including internships through the SAIC Cooperative Education Program.
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June Workshops and Events
Co-op Internship Orientation
Thursday, June 13, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Sharp Building, 37 S. Wabash Ave., room 817
Cooperative Education Internship Program (Co-op) helps sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students, obtain and earn course credit for internships. To participate you must attend one orientation to receive information and an application.
Register now
Questions?
Contact us at 312.629.6810 or careers@saic.edu.
All events are free for SAIC degree-seeking students and alumni. Persons with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation for this program should contact careers@saic.edu or 312.629.6820 as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made.
