The Education, Non-Profit & Human Services Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the education, non-profit and human services sectors.  These industries, often referred to as “Helping professions” provide various settings for employment. Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.

  • Student Clinician, St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Center
  • Care Coordinator, New Horizon Counseling Center
  • Program Services Intern, Make-A-Wish Connecticut
  • Human Resource Recruiting Intern, New York Life Insurance Company
  • Social Work Intern, Fairview Health of Greenwich Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Student Intern, Bridgeport Public Schools
  • Intern, Bridgeport Housing Authority
  • Archive and Museum Intern, Darien Historical Society
  • Writing Intern, The Long Island Press
  • K-12
  • Higher Education
  • Adult & Continuing Education
  • Business and Communication
  • Government
  • Non-profit

Our Job Search Journeys: Real Strategies from Grad Students

By Tessa Carminucci & Angelina Lanni, Graduate Assistants

We’re both graduate assistants at Sacred Heart University’s Center for Career & Professional Development, currently pursuing our Master’s Degree in Business Administration. We know firsthand how stressful the job search can feel, …

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15 Leadership Skills Everyone Should Know (No Matter Your Job Title!)

By Leonardo Capita

Leadership skills aren’t just for people with fancy titles—they’re for anyone who wants to make an impact. You don’t need to be a CEO, manager, or team lead to act like a leader. In fact, some of …

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How students, grads can stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

By College Recruiter

When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than …

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Career Outcomes

Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation.

 

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

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