Check Out Google's STEP Internship!!

Attention all First and Second Years Students in Computer Science:

Career Development, El Centro, and the Student Center for Science Engagement are partnering with Computer Science to offer an information session where you can learn about Google's STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program) Internship program for first and second-year undergraduate students with a passion for computer science.

The session will be held in BBH 211 on Wednesday October 23rd from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. In addition to learning about the internship those attending will learn about the steps involved in applying for the internship and receive helpful tips on how to best construct a strong tech resume and application. A number of staff will be present to assist students in developing their application materials. Students are encouraged to bring their laptops so that they can work on their application materials or bring an existing resume so that they can feedback on them from staff. 

Google's unique internship offers the opportunity to work on a software project alongside other STEP interns and full-time Googlers, and provides the chance to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical professional experience.  Students must be available for a full-time 12-week internship from May 2020 to August 2020 or June 2020 to September 2020.

Minimum qualifications: ·       First or second-year undergraduate student majoring in Computer ·        Science or a related field. ·       Programming experience in C, C++, Java, JavaScript or Python.  ·       First-year students have taken one college computer science course and ·       second-year students have taken two college computer science courses ·       (AP or IB included). ·       Currently attending a university in North America.  For additional details on the program please use this link   https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/step/ The application deadline for this program is November 1, 2019. Those who are interested in the internship but unable to attend the program are Encouraged to reach out to Computer Science Instructor Akkady Tchaba who serves as NEIU's liaison to Google. He may be reached at a-tchaba@neiu.edu or via phone at 773-442-4719.