A hallmark of your education here at the School of Risk Management, Insurance & Actuarial Science is the individual attention you receive through the Ellen Thrower Center for Apprenticeship & Career Services on the St. John’s Manhattan campus. Our goal is to enhance your education through career development programs, internship experiences and connections to employment and industry leaders. We are pleased to offer the following services for our students:Career Advisement Meet with one of our career counselors to discuss career paths in the field of insurance and risk management, internship and full-time job opportunities and networking strategies. We will guide you through the career preparation process and provide the tools you need to connect with employment opportunities.Resume Writing and Interview Preparation A top notch resume is a must for your job search toolkit. Through individual appointments or in a workshop setting, we’ll help you develop strong marketing tools including your cover letter and elevator pitch. We’ll help you prep for upcoming interviews and conduct a practice session.SRM Career Fairs Each fall and spring semester we host an insurance industry career fair in the Atrium at 101 Murray Street on the Manhattan Campus. Over 30+ employers visit to recruit for internship and entry-level positions. This event provides an invaluable networking opportunity, no matter what your year in school.Internship Programs Gaining industry experience outside of the classroom is a critical part of your education. Our Internship & Apprenticeship Program helps you prepare and connect with employers who are offering one semester internships or multiple semester “apprenticeship” opportunities. Students may possibly obtain academic credit through the faculty chairperson and most positions offer an hourly salary. Registration through the Ellen Thrower Center for Career Services is required.Alumni Mentorship Program Have you wondered what it’s really like to work in the insurance industry? The SRM Alumni Mentorship Program is a collaborative effort between the TCI/SRM Alumni Board and the Center for Apprenticeship & Career Services. The program is designed to match selected students with an experienced SRM alumnus/a to provide one-on-one guidance and support for an academic year (two semesters). For more information click here.Job Search Assistance We’ll help you connect with full-time professional employment opportunities through a variety of activities. Register to be in our resume book if you are graduating within the next 12 months. The e-book is sent to over 200+ employer contacts. Sign up for our jobs listserv to receive notification of current employment opportunities. Be sure to update and submit your resume to participate in the candidate referral process. Employers contact us regularly with opportunities and resumes of qualified SRM students are immediately sent to recruiters.Information Sessions and On-campus Interviews Throughout the year employers will visit the Manhattan campus to inform students about their organization and employment opportunities as well as conduct interviews in our offices. Resources and Guides Take advantage of our handouts and publications on everything from dressing for success to interview essentials. Contact The Ellen Thrower Center for Apprenticeship & Career Services for more information at 212-277-5166 or srm@stjohns.edu.