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.

I Want a Career That Helps People – Then Check This Out!

Published on April 3, 2023

When I was asked what my skills were back when I first started college, all I could tell you was that I liked helping people. And that was partially why I struggled to decide what I wanted to do because …

By Jordan Smith
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Take the first step towards a career of social impact

Published on March 16, 2023

Explore the Teach For America blog, The Fuse, and discover professional development and career advice through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Immerse yourself in new ways of thinking about how you will lead when you graduate from college …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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Teach For America’s spring events 

Published on January 18, 2023

Teach For America’s spring events provide many opportunities to learn how leaders across the nation are catalyzing leadership to make educational equity a reality for all students. Ready to learn more from leaders making changes to dismantle systemic inequity? Interested …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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Looking for a job that supports children and families in NYC?

Published on January 18, 2023

Children’s Corps links individuals who are passionate about supporting families with full-time positions at agencies within the NYC child welfare system. Members receive pre-service training and ongoing support that enhances their work in child welfare.

The majority of applicants graduate …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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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
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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

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Commonly Asked Education & Human Services Interview Questions

Commonly Asked Education & Human Services Interview Questions

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