Student Success Story: Sahmra Sawyer

Sahmra Sawyer is a rising senior on the Stamford Campus majoring in Psychological Sciences.

Sahmra Sawyer is studying Psychological Sciences at UConn Stamford. While her long-term goal has been to become a therapist, this summer she discovered a love for …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Benefit Corporation Spotlight: Patagonia

Benefit Corporations, or Certified B Corps, are for-profit organizations with a socially responsible mission. They accomplish goodwill through applying the B Corp legal organization to their agency in order to make a change. One example of a B Corp that …

By Zoeann Day
Zoeann Day
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Benefits of Working at a Benefit Corporation

For-profit companies can offer a lot of opportunities that other experiences may not provide. However, there is also less accountability in for-profit companies to ensure high-quality treatment of their workers and often their main goal isn’t to make a positive …

By Sean Roach
Sean Roach Career Intern
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5 Questions to Prepare For When Interviewing in the Nonprofit/Service Industry

Thinking about joining a nonprofit? Preparing for the interview will be a key factor in determining your success, but chances are, you won’t be able to anticipate every question the interviewer throws at you. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of …

By Irene Soteriou
Irene Soteriou
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Be Pro-active, Gain Career Experience by Volunteering with Community Non-profit Organizations!

 

Students who are searching for summer internship/co-op opportunities this year are feeling somewhat ambivalent due to the pandemic’s negative impact on the labor market.  Students are aware that summer experiential learning opportunities will probably be limited, so they are …

By Robin Shefts
Robin Shefts Assistant Director (Hartford Campus)
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Finding the Non Profit Organization That’s Right For You

So, you’re interested in working for a non-profit. But, wait, there’s so many to choose from, which one is the right for you? In this article, we will go over the steps to finding a non-profit organization that aligns with …

By Alex Manna
Alex Manna Program Assistant | Pronouns: they/them/theirs
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CT-Based Non-Profit Organizations You Should Know About

For students considering a career in the world of non-profit organizations, it’s always good to be familiar with the work that’s being done right in your backyard. There are a lot of incredible organizations making a real impact here in …

By Clarice Pennock
Clarice Pennock Career Intern
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Exploring the World of Non-Profit Careers

Career satisfaction may be achieved by finding work that is meaningful to you and truly aligns with who you are. We all value different things when it comes to work—recognition, autonomy, prestige and other important factors. If what motivates you …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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