Welcome to the Education and Sports community!

The Education and Sports community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the education and sports industries.  As a follower of the Education and Sports community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

Welcome to the Education and Social Services career community!

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
   

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UConn’s Other Women’s Sport Legacy: Sport Management Program Prepares Alums for Careers in Professional Leagues

The UConn Neag School of Education’s Sport Management Program has made its mark on professional leagues such as the NFL, NHL, NBA, and PWHL, among others through the production of influential alumnae in the field. Four women are highlighted as a few of the UConn Sport Management Program graduates currently working and succeeding in the industry. To learn more about the career journeys of Xaimara, Gabriella, Taylor, and Alexis, as well as how the Neag School of Education’s Sport Management Program helped prepare them to succeed, read more!

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Career Outcomes

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  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
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First Destination

First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation. This information may come directly from the graduates via, for example, a survey method. Relevant data, however, may also be provided by employers, or obtained through other sources (e.g., LinkedIn profiles, other online sources, fellow graduates, or parents). 

Featured Resources

Education & Social Services Resources

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Education & Sports Career Search Engines

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Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)

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Generation Teach

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