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.  

How Do I Work in Education… Without Teaching?

Published on February 5, 2020

For those interested in education, it may appear that the only way to work in that field is to teach in a traditional classroom setting- although it is true that the face of education seems to be teaching, there are …

By Clarice Pennock
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Welcome!

Published on January 2, 2020

Welcome to the Education & Social Services career community!

For students and alumni interested in exploring opportunities in the fields of education, teaching, corporate training, counseling and social work, higher education, and more – this is the perfect community for you. …

By Ana Clara Blesso
Ana Clara Blesso Associate Director, Career Coaching & Experiential Learning
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Is a National Service Year for You? Tips from an AmeriCorps Alum

Published on January 2, 2020

Are you in the midst of earning a degree, but unsure about the career direction you want to take after graduation? Or are you looking to make a change from your current day-to-day? Then a national service year might be …

By Gabrielle Comella
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Child Life Specialists

Published on December 16, 2019

Do you love working with children? Are you interested in counseling or therapy? A Child Life Specialist might be a good fit for you! Have you ever been given a diagnosis that is hard to understand? Well, that is what …

By Melissa Nowak
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Is This The Most Social Major at UConn?

Published on December 5, 2019

Lena Lac ’22, a sociology major from Hartford, CT is a local celebrity to the class of 2023 because of her role as an Orientation Leader, but there is so much more to her than the job she had this …

By Marina DeThomas
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Education & Social Services Resources

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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Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Career Search Engines

Career Search Engines

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

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 …

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TeamWork Online

TeamWork Online

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

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Connecticut REAP

Connecticut REAP

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

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