Education and Sports

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.  

8 Tips for a Successful Teaching Internship

**This is a guest blog by Laura Becker, (NEAG Graduate)

Approaching the start of a school year can be exciting yet overwhelming.  As you begin your position in a new school, there are a few things that can help you …

By Eran Peterson
Eran Peterson Associate Director, Student Engagement
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Want to Make a Difference? Consider Virtual Volunteering!

There are times when we might feel like we can’t do anything; that the world is out of control, and especially out of our grasp. With the way that our lives have been flipped upside down due to the COVID-19 …

By Alex Manna
Alex Manna Program Assistant | Pronouns: they/them/theirs
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7 Ways to Advocate for the Environment

With global environmental crises in the news lately, a lot of us are wondering how we can make a difference. There are many ways to advocate for a livable planet, whether you’re doing a few hours of volunteer work or …

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Ending Strong at Your Practicum

Congratulations, you have finished your practicum! Hopefully, you were able to learn many new things about your field, continued to improve skills, and made professional connections. Though you have finished this experience, there are many things that you can do …

By Kalle Nelson
Kalle Nelson Graduate Assistant
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International Student Success Story: Hao-Jan Luh

The Experiential Learning Awards are the Center for Career Development’s way to celebrate the tremendous experiences of the students and employers we work with each day! The 2019 Graduate Student Intern of the Year was awarded to Hao-Jan Luh. Here …

By Tithi Basu Mallik
Tithi Basu Mallik Graduate Student Career Programs and Services Graduate Assistant
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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.

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Education & Social Services Resources

Many programs in education and social services include practicum experiences. Learn more about those here.

Practicum Requirements: UConn Counselor Education …

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Career Search Engines
In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
Top School Jobs

Education Week TopSchoolJobs offers you a dynamic marketplace of high-quality educators, administrators, and other education professionals drawing viewers from Education Week and …

TeamWork Online

TeamWork Online is a Recruiting System designed specifically for sports and live events and focused on a single goal: attracting …

Connecticut REAP

Connecticut REAP is a free service designed to help educators find new and exciting teaching jobs, administrative jobs and other …