NIU JobsPLUS

The JobsPLUS program at Northern Illinois University.

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For many college students, the pandemic has forced a newfound reliance on email communication. A new cross campus partnership paired alumni volunteers with students to help them hone their professional writing skills. Read more here: https://t.co/olj5c3eXaY

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Tim Pierce, ’90, M.A. ’92, credits NIU with helping him achieve career success. Now he is helping prospective Huskies to discover the ways NIU can help them. Find out what has inspired Pierce to maintain his close ties to NIU from thousands of miles away: https://t.co/DB5JVJG88f.

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For Steven Andersson, ’86, J.D. ’92, the most meaningful thing he can do is to make a difference in one life at a time, in a real and genuine way. Volunteering at NIU allows him to do just that. Read more about his NIU experience as a student and volunteer https://t.co/Rcf7Zysw5X

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Erin Hernandez, ’18, began volunteering at NIU while she was a student on campus. Now as an alumna, she continues to volunteer in order to help shape future leaders and professionals. Read her inspiring story here: https://t.co/edTq94hXqq.

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Combining his passions for sports and NIU, Dominick Archer, ’80, has found fulfilling ways to give back through volunteering. Read about Archer’s experiences volunteering with @NIUAthletics, @NIUBusiness and the Alumni Association. https://t.co/5RelQjYRgC

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Thank you Pat!

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After a successful career and feeling indebted to the institution that opened so many opportunities, Patricia Gregolunas, '77, makes a meaningful difference at NIU through volunteering. Read more about her journey and her family’s deep connection to NIU: https://t.co/EbbULnBb1V

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Thank you Ying Pei!

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NIU helped Ying Pei, M.B.A. ’18, expand her already robust leadership skill set. Now, she is passing those skills on to current students through her volunteer work. Read more about Pei and her NIU experience here: https://t.co/ybdcKVUmmk.

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Congratulations Chenaire! We are thrilled to have you as part of the 40TUDE team!

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NIU Nonprofit and NGO Studies major Chenaire Barmore is one of this year's @Campus_Compact outstanding student leaders being honored for his commitment to making positive change in his community. #HuskiePride
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[Envoy Wealth Management LLC @EnvoyWealth]

.@NIUJobsPLUS is a great program for current NIU students to build skills, as well as for alumni to be able to give back. Check them out if you haven't already! It's been a privilege to volunteer with them on several projects so far. I'm excited for more to come!

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Thank you @LarkXOXO for participating in our Meet the Alumni week this past year and for everything you do for NIU!

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Lark Lewis, ’17, has a long history of volunteering going back to her high school years. After graduating, she decided to volunteer at NIU to help ensure every other Huskie has the same positive college experience she had. Read more about Lark here: https://t.co/IzGVKFYCsF.

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Thanks Chris for all your support of our program and everything you do for NIU!

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As a small business owner, Chris Janota, ’10, knows how important first impressions and lasting connections are. He is helping to impart these lessons to current students by volunteering with the NIUAA. Read more about Janota's volunteer experience here: https://t.co/7agTbi5AYL.

[kira mickelson @kiramickelson]

This semester I completed 3 LinkedIn Learning & 1 TedTalk module. I further developed my skills in areas of effective leadership, communicating w empathy, leading inclusive teams, and developing cross-cultural intelligence. Thank you @NIUJobsPLUS! @husk_experience @NIUSoftball

[Izzy Smith @IzzyS641]

This week I got to attend three great TED Talk modules thanks to @NIUJobsPLUS! The three TED Talks I had the pleasure to do were on, “Communication”, “Effective Leadership” and “Becoming a Leader”. @husk_experience

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Join us at our first annual Local Showcase & Spring Fest event presented by Facebook! All are welcome to learn more about local businesses at our drive-thru showcase then enjoy live music, food & drinks, and more at Spring Fest. More at https://t.co/4ly1Eeo639 #proudlydekalb

[Skye Grant @skye_grant05]

I had the opportunity to learn from different LinkedIn modules: Cross-Cultural Intelligence, Inclusive Mindsets, and Communicating with Empathy. I also got the chance to listen to a TedTalk on Becoming a Leader. Thank you very much @NIUJobsPLUS !! @NIUSoftball @husk_experience

[Dayton Elliott @DaytonElliott]

Loved taking the opportunity to learn from 3 different LinkedIn modules and a Ted talk. @NIUSoftball @husk_experience @NIUJobsPLUS

[Mac Mahy @macmahy_]

@NIUJobsPLUS had a great lesson including TED Talks on the topic of communication! @husk_experience @NIUSoftball

[Delaney @dostro27]

Been a minute since I’ve completed some jobs plus events! This week I’ve listened to three and a TED talk all about being inclusive, leadership, and personal branding. Thanks ⁦@NIUJobsPLUS⁩ for sharing these amazing events! ⁦@husk_experience⁩ ⁦@NIUSoftball⁩

[Amberly Rodriguez @amberlyrod9]

This week I attended three LinkedIn Learning modules and one amazing TedTalk module!! What awesome opportunities to grow as a student, a teammate, an employee, and as a person! Thank you @NIUJobsPLUS for providing such great resources! @husk_experience @NIUSoftball