Working for Change:  Social Justice Career Paths, Strategies, and Skills

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Each spring, the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and member schools sponsor a one-day workshop specifically for students (as well as recent alumni).  The Working for Change workshop provides an opportunity to explore careers with a focus on social justice.  Presenters will be practitioners from a variety of non-profits, schools, and other organizations that represent pathways to careers in social change. 

By attending you will:

• gain a better understanding of career options
• learn what it takes to work for change and get paid
• network with people who have similar interests and values

Examples of Sessions:

Careers in the Field Panels:  Post-College Service Programs; Careers in Public Service; Jobs in Nonprofits; International Work: Here or Abroad; Community and Labor Organizing; Youth Work; Working for the Arts and Social Change; Careers in Environmental Issues; Careers in Health Care and Social Work

Career Skill-Building Workshops:  Resumes; Job Search Resources/Strategies; Getting the Most Out of the Job Offer; Informational Interviews; Grad School; Socially Responsible Financial Planning; Finding Community After Graduation

For more information, check out www.hecua.org or contact the Office of Service-Learning!  While you're at it, check out other opportunities for engaging in social justice study/experiential learning at HECUA!

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