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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.

How Can Seniors Use Handshake After Graduation? 

By Emily DeRenzo ’27, Career Ambassador

As a senior, it is likely you may be familiar with Handshake, the central platform that the Center for Career and Professional Development utilizes to support students, alumni, and employers in their career development …

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A Day in the Life of a Career Ambassador: More Than Just Resumes

By Anna Macaulay ’25, Career Ambassador

Most mornings, my shift as a Career Ambassador at the Center for Career & Professional Development begins like any other student job—clocking in on Dayforce. But what comes after that is far from ordinary. …

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7 Ways Your College Career Center Makes Job Searching Less Stressful

Written & Published by Sacred Heart University

Learn how to successfully launch from graduation to career

For many college seniors, the transition from college to career path can be overwhelming. With graduation looming, many students feel the pressure of keeping …

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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:

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