Welcome to the Non-Profit, Social Service, and other Careers for the Common Good community!
This community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within these fields. As a follower of the Non-profit, Social Services, and other Careers for the Common Good 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.
Racial injustice. Health disparities. The environment. These problems of modern society appear regularly in the news and in conversation. Yet, they are often treated individually, as separate, unrelated issues.
Recent graduate Margaret (Meg) Sanders ‘22 (CAHNR) created a podcast to …
By Anna Zarra Aldrich
Anna Zarra AldrichAgriculture Publications Specialist
“Many of us are driven to have a meaningful career where we can put our skills to use in a way that makes an impact. But sometimes this desire can clash with the realities of the job market. And even …
By Caroline Contillo
Caroline ContilloThe Challenge of Pursuing Meaningful Work When You Need to Work | Interview with Lodro Rinzler
Amanda Brenner ’22 MSW has always been a dedicated and accomplished student – she makes good grades, won her college’s award for best undergraduate research paper, and received a grant from the Special Envoy for Health at the United Nations right …
By Jaclyn Severance
Jaclyn SeveranceNews Writer, University Communications
The Center for Career Development recently hosted a panel featuring 6 Black professionals discussing the benefits of having mentors. Among its participants were Brittany Yancy—an Assistant Professor of Humanities at Goodwin University, Harry Amadasun Jr.—an Underwriting Operations employee at Travelers, …
Irene Soteriou (she/her/hers) is a junior Cognitive Science and Statistics double major with a minor in Communication. We had a chance to discuss her virtual internship at Genocide Watch, a nonprofit organization dedicated to predicting, preventing, stopping, and punishing genocide …
By Lauren Deleon
Lauren DeleonProgram Development and Marketing Intern
A great space to enhance NACE competencies is through participating in UConn’s Community Outreach programs, volunteering through another organization or …
