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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

Emerging Careers 2030: Majors That Will Prepare You for the Future

Written & published by Sacred Heart University

What to study now if you’re curious about where jobs, and opportunities, are headed

The world of work is changing fast, and today’s high school and college students are feeling it. More than …

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Caps, Gowns, and What Comes Next

Written & Published by Sacred Heart University

Graduating from SHU? Here’s how your alma mater has your back now and into the future

Whether you’re counting down the days or already picturing yourself crossing the stage, graduation is more than …

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SHU Declassified: LinkedIn Survival Guide

Written & Published by Sacred Heart University

Everything you need to build a standout LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn can feel intimidating—especially when you’re a student trying to figure out what you’re supposed to say about yourself before your career has even …

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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
  • 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:

Featured Resources


With 100 major profiles that include information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and …


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