Social Justice, Education, & Public Affairs

Explore Your Career Community

The first question you might ask is – how do I know for sure that I am in this career community?

Students in this career community want to make an impact on society through a social justice lens. Whether that means grassroots organizing, nonprofit fundraising and administration, teaching, serving as a librarian, or working through legal and political systems as a lawyer, politician, or administrator, you’re sure to find a way to change the world – even if one person at a time.

Ready to book an appointment?

It is as simple as going to Handshake and selecting this career community!

Partnership with the Center for Social Justice

You can find many of the opportunities that align with this career community housed within the Center for Social Justice. Another great person for you to meet is the Director of the Center for Social Justice, Ahmed Khanani. You can find Ahmed’s information on the right of this page.

Professional Areas

Below are some of the professional fields that are included in this career community:

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Education – K to 12 and Higher Education
  • Foreign Service
  • Government – Local, State, Federal
  • International Affairs
  • Law
  • Libraries
  • Ministry and Religion
  • Museum Studies
  • NGOs and Nonprofits
  • Politics
  • Policy Research
  • Social Justice Advocacy

Sidebar

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We imagine exchanging names and basic information with someone at an event, meeting up with that person for coffee, and then asking them for a favor. 

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Katie’s Top 5 Favorite Places to Look for Internships

A confession from your career coach: I really enjoy searching through websites for jobs and internships.

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By Katie Breslin
Katie Breslin Senior Career Coach
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Student Perspective on Boston in the City Program

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I always thought I wouldn’t enjoy city life that much. Bustling neighborhoods with tireless people walking with purpose to start off their day, the busy public transportations, crowded local places at lunch hours, and young professionals with …

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Getting the Most Out of Your Epic Advantage Award

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Resources

This resource was provided through the America Library Association. You can find the full article here.

Become a Librarian

How to Get a Job as a Teacher: a glassdoor resource

From Glassdoor – find the full article here.

 

A Guide to Getting Hired as a Teacher

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Education Applied Minor (AM)

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Phone
(765) 983-1424
Address

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801 National Rd W
Richmond, IN 47374
Richmond, IN 47374

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