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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 internships, resources and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.

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Career assessment and custom tools are not just for undergraduates

Many think that college campus career centers are for undergraduates looking for résumé-writing help and mock interviews. That’s true, but those offerings and …

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Alumni Career Spotlight: Evan Miller

Name: Evan Miller

Class Year: 2016

Major: Psychology

Employer: Rye Neck High School

Location: Mamaroneck, NY

Position Title: School Counselor

“The School Counseling applicant pool is overly saturated with very limited positions. Take time while in your undergrad and graduate …

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Student Internship Spotlight: Sydney Stavraka

Name: Sydney Stavraka

Class Year: 2025

Major: Social Work

Employer: Family & Children’s Agency

Location: Norwalk, CT

Position Title: ASPIRE Program Intern

“I learned so much by interning at Family and Children’s Agency and have made many connections that I …

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Success Stories

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


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