Non-profit, Social Service, and other Careers for the Common Good

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.

Nonprofit Careers: The Myths to Avoid & How to Avoid Them

When you hear the word “nonprofit,” what comes to mind? Do you think of volunteer work? Do you think of charity events and donations? These things are definitely important when it comes to working for a nonprofit, but there’s more …

By Zoeann Day
Zoeann Day
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4 Takeaways from the Careers in Advocacy Panel

On November 4th, Careers for the Common Good hosted the Careers in Advocacy Panel as their first event of the 2020-2021 academic year. Four amazing panelists attended this event, all of who are currently working in different areas of …

By Sean Roach
Sean Roach Career Intern
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Be Pro-active, Gain Career Experience by Volunteering with Community Non-profit Organizations!

 

Students who are searching for summer internship/co-op opportunities this year are feeling somewhat ambivalent due to the pandemic’s negative impact on the labor market.  Students are aware that summer experiential learning opportunities will probably be limited, so they are …

By Robin Shefts
Robin Shefts Assistant Director (Hartford Campus)
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Finding the Non Profit Organization That’s Right For You

So, you’re interested in working for a non-profit. But, wait, there’s so many to choose from, which one is the right for you? In this article, we will go over the steps to finding a non-profit organization that aligns with …

By Alex Manna
Alex Manna Program Assistant | Pronouns: they/them/theirs
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Important Questions to Consider When Interviewing in a Non-Profit or Public Service Field

Are you interested in working in the non-profit or public service field? There are many non-profits out there including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Susan G Komen for the Cure, and Planned Parenthood. However some organizations are non-profits, but most …

By Melissa Nowak
Melissa Nowak
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Featured Resources

Graduate School Programs

Review a list of Graduate School programs that can provide pathways to careers in Common Good.

Service Opportunities & Volunteerism

A great space to enhance NACE competencies is through participating in UConn’s Community Outreach programs, volunteering through another organization or …

Volunteering as a Career

Here you can find resources on how to continue your passion for volunteer work past graduation.

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Benefit Corporations

Benefit Corporations are for-profit companies that have the dual goal of making a profit and contributing towards a public good. …

Finding a Job in Careers for the Common Good

Explore these online nonprofit and common good job boards during your search for jobs, internships, and service opportunities. These job …

Exploring Common Good Career Paths

The infamous career question “what are you going to do?” is challenging to answer. So many factors playing into this …