Education, Non-Profit & Human Services

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.

Featured Student Internships

  • 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

Sample Professions

  • K-12
  • Higher Education
  • Adult & Continuing Education
  • Business and Communication
  • Government
  • Non-profit

Additional Resources

• Guide to Careers in Education
• Teacher Certification Exam Study
• Graduate: All Psychology Schools

Learn to Intern | 11.5.24

Published on November 21, 2024

This past month, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted the Learn to Intern Panel, in which selected speakers provided insight into a diverse array of professional experiences ranging from those in the healthcare field, to public relations. Moderated …

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10 Tips to Make the Most of your College Career Fair

Published on October 3, 2024

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All the advice you need to succeed before, during, and after your career fair.

Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a chance to practice your networking skills and get comfortable having professional conversations. …

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6 Things Your College Career Center Can Do for You

Published on July 11, 2024

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Don’t wait until senior year to get major, internship and job guidance

We asked Annie Suffredini, executive director of career & professional development, and Senior Director Amy Novak to explain the many ways …

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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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Contact & Location

Phone
(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

Center Hours

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm