Education, Social Impact, & Non-Profit

The education, social impact, and non-profit career cluster focuses on careers that utilize interpersonal skills, communication skills and an interest in contributing to the good of society, as well as an interest in working with others. Explore opportunities in teaching, counseling, public administration, nonprofit management, social work, or civil service.

My Career Exploration Experience

Published on April 22, 2021

My Career Exploration Experience

Since I was young I was very good at math and science.  To me it was easy and straightforward.  As a kid I also idolized scientists who changed the world for the better with their discoveries …

By Sebastian DeCrescenzo
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Importance of Developing Writing Skills

Published on April 19, 2021

The Importance of Developing Writing Skills 

In the Harpur School of Arts and Sciences, all students are required to have several composition-based courses under their belt in order to graduate. English professors are very used to being told by students …

By Madeline Timerman
Madeline Timerman Graduate Assistant, Career Education and Training
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Community Engaged Learning Courses: Exploring Education and Human Services

Published on April 5, 2021

A great way to gain credits and learn more about yourself is to enroll in a service-learning or community-engaged learning course. The courses I have taken provided the opportunity to explore education and human services through coursework and volunteer experiences. …

By Maya Tierney
Maya Tierney Student Director of Programming, Senior Peer Consutant
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Tips for Human Services and Education Informational Interviews

Published on March 29, 2021

A great way to gain knowledge and network is through conducting informational interviews. Find someone who has a position you would like to have one day or is in a field you are interested in pursuing. Even if they are …

By Maya Tierney
Maya Tierney Student Director of Programming, Senior Peer Consutant
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Alumni Connections

Kaan Afsar

Alumni
  • Binghamton, New York
  • PhD Student, Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant Binghamton University, SUNY
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Taryn Alper

Alumni
  • Queens, New York
  • Speech-Language Pathologist New York City Department of Education
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Anna Bailey Doyle

Alumni
  • New York, New York
  • Administrative Aide, Center for Sustainable Business NYU Stern
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Tatiana Balasenowich

Alumni
  • Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Program Coordinator, Professional Development and Experiential Programs Virginia Tech
Meet Tatiana

Hannah Baycura

Alumni
  • Syracuse, New York
  • Payroll Generalist SUNY Research Foundation
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Tonianne Bellomo

Alumni
  • New York
  • English Teacher/Campus Ministry Lead/Head of Writing Center/11th Grade Advising Lead The Ursuline School New Rochelle
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Sadie Biale, Ed.M., M.S.Ed.

Alumni
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Teaching Fellow; Faculty; Mentor Teacher Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Dr. Rasheed Bility

Alumni
  • New York, New York
  • Principal New York City Public Schools
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Megan Borovicka

Alumni
  • Binghamton, New York
  • Senior Operations Coordinator for Alumni Engagement Binghamton University
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Mitchell Brooks

Alumni
  • Binghamton, New York
  • Field Placement Coordinator Binghamton University
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Kathryn Burbige

Alumni
  • Sayville, New York
  • Teacher Brentwood UFSD
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Christina Cardona

Alumni
  • Albany, New York
  • Coordinator of Internships & Career Programming Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany
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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Looking for test prep resources? Binghamton students can access Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, which offers comprehensive tools for exams …

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Commonly Asked Education & Human Services Interview Questions

Commonly Asked Education & Human Services Interview Questions

Use this resource as a guide through interviewing, specifically related to the Education & Human Services career cluster. Remember to …

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