UMBC Connects: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

What is a Career Center Employer Partner?
This is an employer that has made a strong commitment to hiring UMBC talent and demonstrates this through specialized events and strategic hiring efforts. These employers are eager to meet with you and they purposefully seek to further their legacies of hiring UMBC talent.

What is UMBC Connects?
On Wednesdays from 11am - 2pm throughout the semester, the UMBC Connects series offers you the opportunity to meet with recruiters and representatives from organizations that have partnered with the Career Center. Come introduce yourself and learn more about the visiting companies that are committed to connecting with UMBC talent.

Johns Hopkins Appled Physics Lab

We are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, but what makes APL truly unique is the culture surrounding the work we do. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your whole self to work, continue to grow, and build lifelong bonds with inspiring teammates.

ALSO, did your know that Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has won a Handshake Early Talent Award for the second year in a row? Given to just 180 out of more than 750,000 companies that use the Handshake website, the award recognizes employers of choice for Generation Z job seekers.

New and Recent College Graduates

We offer a rare opportunity for new graduates. When you begin your career at APL, not only will you have an immediate impact on projects that advance the frontiers of science, but you’ll also be joining an organization that is committed to your success! Join our Young Professionals Network to meet new people and learn about professional development opportunities, or apply for BLAST, APL’s development program for early career staff members.

Tentative Agenda
The agenda will be posted when the event gets closer. Below is a snapshot of what the day may look like. Representatives know students have class schedules to plan around - drop in anytime!

11:00am -12:00pm: Open Networking with Recruiters 
Introduce yourself and get your company questions answered
Drop off/submit your resume

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Company Presentation/Panel
Learn about open opportunities and pathways
Get to know the company culture

1:00pm -2:00pm : Continued Networking with Company Representatives
Ask any remaining hiring process, resume, open opportunity questions
Drop off/submit your resume
 
Check out and apply to their intern and career positions
Focus Areas include:
Engineering and Analysis
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science
Math and Physics
Science
Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Operations

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.