Welcome to the Education and Social Services career community!

This page has been tailored to this specific community and its industry-related opportunities for students and alumni. Browse this page for alumni to engage with, events to attend, student organizations to consider joining, internships and jobs to explore, professional organizations to learn from, and blog posts to deepen your understanding. To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this industry, consider meeting with a career coach. Meetings can be scheduled by clicking here.

Professions Might Include:

  • Teachers
  • Marriage and family therapists
  • Higher education administrators
  • Admissions counselors
  • Academic directors
  • Rehabilitation counselors
  • Clinical psychologists
  • Librarians
  • Social workers
  • School counselors

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Might Include (but are not limited to):

  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Service orientation
  • Writing
  • Complex problem solving
  • Instructing
  • Time management

 

 

How to Best Prepare for the Non-Profit & Service Career Fair! 

Non-Profit and Service Career Fair

Careers for the Common Good is excited to announce the 2020 Non-Profit and Service Career Fair on February 28th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Career Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with over 75 non-profits, …

By Ashley Andino
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Are you thinking about life after graduation?

Beyond UConn Expo

 

If you are graduating in 2020, plan on attending the Annual Beyond UConn Expo on February 18th, from 4-7 PM, to meet experts and find resources about life after graduation. The Expo will include representatives from UConn as well …

By Beth Settje
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Paid 2020 Summer Internships: Available at nine UConn Extension locations throughout CT! Deadline Sunday March 1

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Intern in the field of your choice:  Nutrition, Health, Food, Research, Community Development, Youth Education, Marketing, Sustainability, Agribusiness. Locations include Litchfield, Farmington, New Haven, Middlesex County, Hartford, and more! Deadline to apply is Sunday March 1st, 2020.

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By Susan Hyde-Wick
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2020 Internship & Co-op Week: January 28 – February 6!

Internship and Co-op Week, Sponsored by Indeed

It’s not too early to think about internships – especially for summer 2020! Join the Center for Career Development from January 28th through February 6th for a week of internship and co-op related events. From an Internship Showcase to the Internship …

By Kailee Himes
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New Year, New “Career” You!

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Do you want to get your career goals in shape but are too busy to know where to start? Are you ready to build muscle at impressing employers? Would you like to tone your networking skills and learn the secrets …

By Kristen Soprano
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