CAREER SUCCESS
KEYS STEPS AND STRATEGIES FOR WRP STUDENTS AND
GRADUATES
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Guest Presenter:
Host: EARN
Audience: WRP Candidates
Learn the best ways to engage Federal contractors andgain valuable internship experiences!
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737 Operations HR
737 Operations Agenda anIntegrator
HR Integrator d Boeing Team Agenda
• Boeing Overview
• Boeing Intern Program
• How to apply for
internships
• Daily Life at Boeing
Karin Rommel
Univ. Relations & Intern Program
Chris Jeckel
737 Operations HR Integrator
Leo Ahearn
Manager, SIT Program Mgmt.
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Overview
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Approximately 140,000 employees
in careers including:
• Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Finance / Business
• Human Resources
• Manufacturing
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Why are WRP Internships so Important? Internships
WRP candidates have the
opportunity
to “Try on a Career”
• Experience different work
environments
• Understand different business
cultures
• Gain skills (social, professional
and technical)
• Build references and networks
within organizations that
intentionally seek to hire talent
with disabilities.
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The Boeing Company hires approximately 1200
– 1600 interns every summer in areas
including:
• Engineering
• Business /Finance
• IT
• Human Resources
Intern Program includes:• Challenging assignments
• Site tours
• Professional development
• Mentors/buddies
• Planned social events
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Application Tips
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Be Specific on your resume
• Specific projects
Create a profile
• www.boeing.com/profile
Visit career fairs
• On campus
• Diversity career fairs
Demonstrate your passion
• Why Boeing?
• What differentiates you?
Gain relevant experience
• Volunteering
• Special school projects
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Guest Presenters : Chris Jeckel, 737 Operations HR Integrator
Leo Ahearn, Manager, SIT Program Mgmt.
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Boeing Resources
• Boeing.com/profile
• Boeing.com/interns
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Resources
Office of Disability Policy: dol.gov/odep• Job Accommodation Network: askjan.org
• Employer Assistance and Resource Network: askearn.org
US Business Leadership Network: usbln.org
Rising Leaders Academy: usbln.org/what-we-do/rising-
leaders-mentoring-program/rising-leadership-academy/
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