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.  

ICYMI: How I Built Professional Wealth During and After College

Published on June 29, 2021

Professional wealth and social capital: two terms that came up often in our conversation with Chauntay Mickens ’10 (CLAS). Professional wealth doesn’t just refer to money. It refers to the wealth of career and networking opportunities available to those with …

By Erik Zawodniak
Erik Zawodniak
Read more

2 Alternative Experiential Learning Resources for Education and Social Services Students

Published on June 14, 2021

Going to college, many students hope to gain practical experience in their field. One way of achieving this goal is by taking part in experiential learning, which consists of internships, co-ops, research, clinical, part-time jobs, and more. Many students are …

By Lisa Martelli
Lisa Martelli
Send Email
Read more

Student Success Story: Nikita Rodriguez

Published on April 1, 2021

Nikita Rodriguez earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn Stamford in May 2020. Since graduation, Nikita has secured employment with Florida International University as an Assistant Residential Life Coordinator. She …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
Send Email
Read more

Why You Should Major in African American Studies

Published on March 19, 2021

The staff writers at BestColleges.Com created an open-use guide – Why You Should Major in African American Studies – that outlines the importance of majoring in African American studies, career paths, benefits, and skills this discipline offers.   

Click here to …

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, Hartford Campus (He, Him, His)
Send Email
Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Janae McMillan

Published on March 11, 2021

Alumni Spotlight is a recurring series of articles we post here to allow us to remember and celebrate the accomplishments of our once (and always) esteemed Huskies, who now are in the world, achieving goals they always wanted to set. …

By Javon Adote
Javon Adote
Send Email
Read more

Sidebar

Schedule an Appointment

If you have questions or need help, please schedule an appointment with a Career Coach.

Job Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

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.

Featured Resources

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 …

Read More
Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

View Resource
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 …

Read More
CT DoE Paraeducator Information and Resources

CT DoE Paraeducator Information and Resources

A paraeducator is an employee who assists teachers and/or other professional educators or therapists in the delivery of instructional and …

Read More
Work In Sports

Work In Sports

WorkInSports is the employment hub of the sports industry, featuring hard-to-find sports jobs and internships nationwide, innovative resume-matching technology, and world class-career advice …

Read More
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), working with and for its member districts, has developed a wide array …

Read More
View All Resources