Accenture Technology Consulting Analyst Internships (13)

Title: Technology Consulting Analyst Intern (13) 

Location: USA-DC - Washington, DC
Accenture Consulting Analyst Intern - Technology

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This is your invitation to join an organization offering greater opportunity, greater challenge and greater satisfaction. Accenture, a leader in technology consulting, is looking for top students with a passion for technology to join our team for paid summer internships. As a Technology Consulting analyst intern you will apply an integrated range of solutions that address the challenges of our global business and government clients. Discover how great you can be with a technology consulting career at Accenture.
Responsibilities:
As a technology consulting analyst intern, you will work on complex technology projects for some of the world's leading companies and government agencies. Your role will be to provide strategic advice, deliver technology innovation, and design and implement strategies and solutions that support our clients' strategic business imperatives. You will:
· Develop innovative answers to complex business and IT challenges
· Focus on technical architecture, IT strategy, delivery excellence, program management and specialist technology areas
· Build a common set of technology capabilities, across assessment, planning, design and implementation
You will be aligned with one of three specialty areas: IT Strategy, Infrastructure or Security. Your specific responsibilities will vary based on your alignment, but you may find yourself:
· Modernizing and driving costs from complex multi-national IT infrastructures
· Helping clients design next generation IT architectures to meet their ever changing business needs
· Identifying client's vulnerabilities and design protection systems to safeguard their intellectual property

Paid internships last 10 - 12 weeks and typically begin in late-May/early-June and end in mid-August /early-September. Rising Senior Interns attend a three-day leadership conference in the Chicago area with all Accenture interns from across the US.

We have a location-based staffing model. Hiring locations include, but may not be limited to: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Manhattan, Florham Park, San Jose, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC. Interns in Washington DC may be aligned with Accenture Federal Services, working on projects for U.S. Federal Agency clients.

Basic Qualifications:
· Undergraduate students earning a bachelor's degree with a graduation date between December 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014
· Graduate students with a graduation date between December 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, who have completed a bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
· 3.2 or higher cumulative (overall) GPA
Our preferred majors are:
· Engineering (all disciplines)
· Computer Science / Computer Engineering
· Information Systems / Decision Sciences
· Mathematics / Statistics / Sciences
· Finance / Accounting / Economics
· Business with IT concentration

Job Requirements:
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who meet the following criteria:
· A track record of outstanding academic performance
· Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
· Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
· Ability to meet client travel requirements, when applicable
· Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Accenture recruits for entry level positions in several groups; Technology Consulting, Systems Integration and Management Consulting. Recruiters will work to align you with the appropriate group based on your background, qualifications, experience, interest and business demand.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Free (Tax Prep and Money Mgmt)

1.       Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Qualified Individuals

 

Gaithersburg, MD – (January 7, 2013)  The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, conducted in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, and Family Services, Inc., will open its doors for the 2012 tax season on Monday, January 28, 2013.  The VITA program offers free tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals who earn less than $51,000 per year. Preparation is done by IRS-trained volunteers who assist taxpayers in determining if they are eligible for the earned income tax credit.  Services are offered in both English and Spanish.

 

In Gaithersburg, the VITA program is marketed under Bank On Gaithersburg, an initiative to draw unbanked and underbanked individuals into the financial mainstream. Staff from participating financial institutions will be on-site to provide information on free financial education and to open accounts for taxpayers interested in having their refund directly deposited.  For more information visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/bankon.

 

This year, to ensure that all of the taxpayer’s needs are being met, volunteers will offer referral information to food, clothing and housing assistance. Hunger Solutions staff will also be on hand to help qualified people sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

 

The Gaithersburg VITA site, located at 610 East Diamond Avenue, will be open for appointments on Mondays, January 28 through April 15, from 2 to 8 p.m. To make an appointment, call  240-777-1123 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Calls received after 5:30 p.m. will be returned the next business day.

 

Additional VITA sites are located in Rockville, Silver Spring and Takoma Park.  For more information on these locations, please call the Montgomery County Information Line at 311 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/311.

 

 

 

2.       Free Money Management Program for Seniors

 

Our Volunteer Bill Payer Program matches seniors (62+ with an annual income that does not exceed $45,500.00) with a volunteer who will help to manage monthly income and expenses, organize paperwork and pay bills on time.  Supported by the AARP Foundation, our program offers coverage that protects the client’s funds which always remain within the client’s control.  This is a FREE service that helps seniors feel more financially secure PLUS enjoy the companionship of a new friend.

 

Attached is the application form for the Bill Payer Program, a brochure and a program description.  Please contact Mary Murphy at  301-942-1049 for a presentation to your clients/residents about the Bill Payer Program and answer any questions.  

Intro to iOS App Development

Title:
   Intro to iOS App Development

Speaker:
   Justin Curtis
   Instructor of Computer Science and Web Developer
   Bryn Mawr School
   Baltimore, MD

Abstract:
     Mobile application development has exploded with the success of the iPhone. The iOS ecosystem has made it easier than ever for developers to make their apps available to the general public.  This, FREE, four-hour, mini-course, will examine the origins of iOS development, cover the basics of getting started as an iOS developer, and examine details of the most basic syntax of Objective C.


Proposed Outline:

* History of iOS Development
        - Steve Jobs departure from Apple
        - Jobs Forms NeXT
        - Apple buys NeXT and Jobs takes over Apple
        - Apple begins working on the iPhone using the technology developed at NeXT
        - Speculative work begins on iPhone development ~1999.
        - iPhone debuts on June 29, 2007
        - Time Magazine names iPhone invention of year (2007)
        - 2008 iPhone SDK released
        - Various iterations of the iPhone are released over the next several years
        - iTunes App store
        - App store grows in worldwide availability
* Getting Started as a Developer
        - Much, much, easier if you own a Mac
        - Downloading Xcode via the App Store
        - Installation of Xcode
             + Big download
             + Takes a bit of time
             + Resource Intensive
        - iOS Developer Center
             + https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/index.action
        - Testing apps
             + Testing apps on your computer via the simulators - Free
             + Testing apps on your phone
                  ^ Must Join Apple developer program $99 per year
                       # https://developer.apple.com/programs/start/standard/
                       # How to signup
        - Apple’s take
             + Apple gets 30% of all sales
             + Apple “encourages” developers to charge for apps
        - Provisioning Profiles
             + Adding your devices
             + Adding Team Members
* Programming for iOS Devices
        - Getting the biggest bang out of your app
             + iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
             + What are the requirements of the app?
                  ^ Need phone dialer? No iPod Touch
                  ^ Internet access?
        - iPhone screen resolutions
             + iPad vs. iPhone vs. iPhone 5
             + Fragmentation
        - Differences in languages
             + Objective C vs. Java
        - XIB files
        - IBAction and IBOutlets
        - Linking to code
        - HelloWorld?
        - ARC vs MRC
        - Audio playback
        - Frameworks
        - OpenGL
        - OOP
        - Design Patterns and HID
        - Learning Objective C
https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#referencelibrary/GettingStarted/Learning_Objective-C_A_Primer/_index.html
        - Additional Resources
https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#referencelibrary/GettingStarted/RoadMapiOS/chapters/Introduction.html
             + More to come
* Submitting Your App
        - Submission Process
             + Timeline for approval
        - App Review Guidelines
             + https://developer.apple.com/appstore/guidelines.html

Instructor’s Bio:
     Justin Curtis is an instructor of Computer Science and serves as Web Developer for the Bryn Mawr School. Along with Java programming, Justin teaches students how to develop iOS applications for the iPhone and other iOS devices. Before his ten years at Bryn Mawr, Justin Curtis worked for an Internet startup company as a Web Developer where he developed content management systems, payment gateways, and other web related software projects.  Justin Curtis earned his Masters of Science from the Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering.

Date and place:
   April 13, 2013

Time:
   10 am – 2 pm

Location:
   National Electronics Museum (NEM) – Pioneer Hall
   1745 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
   410-765-0230
   http://www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org

Registration:
     Send email to Boris Gramatikov (bgramat@jhmi.edu) indicating your IEEE status and IEEE member #, work affiliation, and whether you intend to apply for CEU credit. Those who would like to receive the credit and a certificate, should bring to the course a check for $18, issued to “IEEE, Baltimore Section”.

Course Website:
http://ewh.ieee.org/r2/baltimore/continuing_education/CEEE_Events_Baltimore_Section.htm

Contact Your Senators to Urge Support for Immigration Reform

Contact your senators in Congress and ask for their support in adopting comprehensive immigration reform -- reform that respects the rights and dignity of all persons residing in the U.S. and strengthens prohibitions against racial and religious profiling and inappropriate use of force.

 EASY: http://www.capwiz.com/cair/issues/alert/?alertid=62364316&type=TA

Cybersecurity and Cybersafety for Girls Workshop: March 2, 2013

Cybersecurity and Cybersafety for Girls is an interactive learning and mentoring

experience for middle school girls who are interested in technology, computers,

and cybersecurity!  Undergraduate students will lead workshops in various

computer and technology related topics. This event will provide girls with the

opportunity to learn everything they need to know to safely use the internet and

technology with confidence! This program is designed for girls in grades 6-7.

Activities include Internet Privacy, Computer Safety, Password Protection, and

Lock-Picking.

Read more about the event and apply online at: [>http://cyber.umd.edu/education/saturday-workshops>]http://cyber.umd.edu/education/saturday-workshops

Please contact Cristin Caparotta (below) with questions.

Best Regards,

Cristin Caparotta

Graduate Assistant for Education

Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC2)

2126 A.V. Williams Building>(301)-405-6735

[ mailto:ccapa@umiacs.umd.edu ]ccapa@umiacs.umd.edu

[ http://www.cyber.umd.edu/education ]www.cyber.umd.edu/education

Job Openings at Sears

Do you want to work with Sears? The company’s emphasis on teamwork, integrity and positive energy has contributed to its ranking as one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work! From sales associates to district managers, Sears has a position for you. Sears is currently hiring for the following types of positions: Loss Prevention Sales Marketing Management Repair Technicians and many more Sears is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and related services in over 2,700 stores in the United States and Canada. Join them today.

Microsoft Scholarships

Microsoft Giving Away More Than $100,000 In Scholarships in 2013 The deadline to apply is February 1, 2013  Nationwide -- Microsoft, a world leader in software, mobile phones, tablets, video games, and more, has announced that they are giving away millions in scholarships this year. They are offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.  To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, they must be making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics.  The deadline to apply is February 1, 2013. Students are encouraged to get started on the application process right away!  To apply for this scholarship, visit: www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/09/microsoft-scholarships.html  For a complete list of other scholarships available in 2013, visit: www.ScholarshipsOnline.org

Scholarships

Avon Scholarship Program for Representatives

http://www.avonfoundation.org/resources/for-avon-representatives/

Provided by : Avon Foundation for Women

Award:  $2500

Deadline:  February 28, 2013

The Avon Scholarship Program for Representatives is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are Avon representatives. To be considered, you must be enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in a field that allows you to advance your career.

 

Helen McCloy/MWA Scholarship for Mystery Writing

Provided by : Mystery Writers of America

http://www.mysterywriters.org/?q=AwardsPrograms-McCloy

Award:  $500

Deadline:  February 28, 2013

The Helen McCloy/ MWA Scholarship for Mystery Writing is available to students who have talent in writing mystery fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, or screenwriting. In addition to the application, you must submit a copy of official description of program printed by your institution/ sponsor of program, a writing sample, two letters of recommendation, and a short essay on your interest in mystery writing. This scholarship is to be used to offset tuition and fees for U.S. workshops, seminars, or university/ college- level writing programs.

 

 

 

ARA Foundation Scholarship

Provided by : American Rental Association Foundation

http://www.ararental.org/ARAFoundation/FoundationScholarshipProgram/ARAFoundationScholarships.aspx

Award:  $3000

Deadline:  March 02, 2013

The ARA Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate, graduate, and vocational / technical students. You must be employed in, or be the immediate family member of someone employed in, the equipment rental industry. Graduate students must be currently employed in the industry, and undergraduate students must be pursuing a field of study pertinent to the equipment rental industry.

 

Awards Available:  23

Applicable Majors:

Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment

Agricultural Power Machinery Operation

Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

Aviation Management and Operations

Building/Construction Site Management/Manager

Building/Property Maintenance and Manager

Construction Management

Construction Trades

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technician

Landscaping and Grounds keeping

Logistics and Materials Management

Mobil Crane Operator

Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations

Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management

Special Products Marketing

Transportation Management

Vehicle and Equipment Operators

Website:

http://www.ararental.org/ARAFoundation/FoundationScholarshipProgram/ARAFoundationScholarships.aspx

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

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Kate Herzog Scholarship

Provided by : Willamette Writers Barnes and Noble Bookstores

http://www.willamettewriters.com/1/herzog.php

Award:  $250

Deadline:  March 27, 2013

The Kate Herzog Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshman and sophomores. You must submit an original, unpublished writing sample of less than 1000 words, typed and double - spaced. You must also submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor to be eligible for this award.

Electronic Systems Technician Job Opening

As' salamalakum:

Couple of vacancies exist with a growth-oriented vendor; candidates need to have one or more of the following expertise:

Installation, upgrade, Configuration and Problem Resolution of the following Devices or Systems

1) Instrusion Burglar Alarm Systems

2) Fire Alarm System

3) Closed Circuit Television System

4) Gate Entry Control System

5) Camera Surveillance System

6) Video Camera Recording System

7) Audio & Visual Intercom System

8) Internet Connected Camera System

Knowledge of Computer Technology a big plus; need Technicians with an ability to learn new technology fairly quickly.

Send your Resume with complete confidence to Riaz Hasan; email address: hasanriazulsr@gmail.com

as soon as possible.

Please re-direct this email to your contacts. Thanks

An Evening for Palestine

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4910556607

Join us for an evening on Friday Nov 30 at 6:45 pm to discuss the latest developments in Palestine and support the relief efforts.

RSVP here : http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4910556607

4th Annual Somali Diaspora Youth conference

The 4th Annual Somali Diaspora Youth conference is fast approaching. This youth conference will take place on Friday November 23rd & Saturday November 24th in Virginia.  It is full two days program that includes breakfast & lunch and a lot of discussion. Unfortunately, the funds generated from the registration fees is not enough and most student cannot pay, but they still get in free as we cannot turn any youth away. Therefore, we need your help in making this reality, and something for all of us to be proud of.

Please support the conference through inviting youth to attend and/or sponsoring a student. Donations can be written to Adar Foundation.  Adar Foundation is a 501 c (3) charitable organization. Or donate in this link http://somalidiasporayouth.org/?page_id=121. 

Don't forget to stop by the ILIA table while at the conference !!!

Included here are the videos from the last three conference for you to watch.

3rd Annual Somali Diaspora Youth Conference(2011)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHymuIWHmrw&feature=youtu.be

2nd Annual Somali Diaspra Youth Conference (2010)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-8SiQSTjE&feature=share&list=PL971101E0734541D4

1st Annaul Somali Diaspora Youth Conference (2009)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq07op2D5kU&feature=share&list=PL4AEFA2DBEE76A28C

Youth Essay, Poster and Presentation Competition

Assalamu Alaikum Wa-RahmaTullahi Wa-baraka Tuhu,

Dear Parents of Prospective EPC Participants,

May this email find you in good health, strong in imaan and renewed commitments to continue doing good deeds!

This is a reminder on our EPC 2012 contest - an annual event for our youth to explore Islamic topics and improve their written and spoken communications.

See below for this year’s theme, topics, and important deadlines or visit:  http://.epc.mafiq.org/.  We look forward to an exciting engagement of our youth competing in our Annual Essay/Panel Contest on 26 JAN-13 at PGMA,  insha'Allah.

 

Click to register>>>:  EPC 2012 Registration Form

If you have trouble accessing the form, you can fill it out online: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dEJ1MnRxV2xjRGc0M0ZmdUYyOXJ5bkE6MQ

 

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EPC 2012 THEME:  Building a Community: Prospering through Unity 

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ELEMENTARY: Why are Muslims considered one Brotherhood/Sisterhood?

MIDDLE:  The Muslim Ummah is one entity in the sight of Allah (SWT). Explain the significance of this for modern day Muslims                                                                

HIGH SCHOOL+:  And hold fast to the rope of Allah and be not divided  among yourselves... (Surah 3:103) What is the meaning of this ayah? Describe how  Muslims today can join together to create a stronger Ummah.

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NOVEMBER 10 2:00 PM-4:00 PM at Al Huda School 
DECEMBER 2  2:00 PM-4:00  PM at Dar al Taqwa
DECEMBER 9  1:00 PM-3:00  PM at ADAMS
DECEMBER 15  1:00 PM-3:00 PM at PGMA     

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Essays will be due January 7, 2013. 

 

Event date:  26 January 2013 at PGMA , Lanham, MD

For question, please contact:  Essays@mafiq.org or jenkinssm@aol.com

 

 

wassalam,

On behalf of EPC 2012 ORG COM

Legal Help for Low-Income Families

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) helps low-income families with legal problems, such as housing and foreclosure cases, family law, and consumer issues.  Assistance from LSC is free if your income and assets are not over a certain level. Learn more about who is eligible for LSC services. Find a local LSC office.