Fellowships

A fellowship can be broadly described as a monetary award given to a student to pay for academic pursuits, often involving research. Fellowship opportunities are available domestically and internationally, across  academic disciplines. Here are some examples of how students have been able …

Volunteering as a Career

Here you can find resources on how to continue your passion for volunteer work past graduation. Careers for the Common Good Careers for the Common Good brings together students and organizations that are committed to creating a positive change in …

Service Opportunities & Volunteerism

A great space to enhance NACE competencies is through participating in UConn’s Community Outreach programs, volunteering through another organization or independently.   Examples of how students developed or enhanced their competencies through community outreach & volunteering: If you are interested in sharing your …

National Center for Transgender Equality: Employment Resources

The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, …

Career Fairs

The Center for Career Development offers multiple opportunities for students to meet employers looking to recruit talented UConn students like you for full-time jobs, internships, co-ops, and more. There are fairs on the Storrs, Stamford, and Hartford campuses.

UConn Stamford Fall Career Fair

The UConn Stamford Spring Career Fair features employers across all industries recruiting for current and future internships, and full-time career opportunities as well. Register on Handshake and get it on your calendar! The UConn Stamford Fall Career Fair is held annually …

Internship & Co-op Fair

UConn students who have participated in at least one experiential learning opportunity such as an internship or co-op have reported a 16% increase in positive outcomes post-graduation* (employment, grad school, etc). If you are looking for upcoming opportunities, a great …

HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory)

Search jobs and internships at educational and cultural institutions that often value interdisciplinary backgrounds.

LinkedIn

After creating a strong profile within LinkedIn, search jobs and internships while connecting with companies of interest.

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 boards support the hiring needs of organizations committed to making an impact locally, nationally, and internationally.