Explore the Education, Government, Nonprofit & Policy Career Community

This community is a great starting place for those who value purpose-driven work. Students interested in Education, Government, Nonprofit & Policy careers often like to instruct, advocate, mentor, research, guide, and assist individuals and various groups or populations. They are concerned with issues like social justice, equality, educational access and attainment, mental health, and individual and community wellness. They enjoy helping others, working with organizations delivering services aligned with their passions, and contributing to the good of society.

Career paths dedicated to public good cut across industries, and are all connected through the common goal of addressing society’s big challenges. Those who follow this community are often involved in matters such as education reform, racial justice, human rights, sustainability and climate change, mental health, and food security. This work can occur in the classroom, through direct service organizations, community organizing, public service, fundraising, policy research and development, and even in corporate settings through roles in social responsibility.

No matter the setting, this community presents opportunities to connect over social change and mission-driven work on individual, community, and global scales.

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Career Emergency: What to do if you’ve lost your USAID job

This article was originally posted on Devex by Justin Sablich.

After weeks of chaos brought on by the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development, the vast majority of USAID employees, contractors, and implementing partner …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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20th Annual Sustainable Business and Social Impact Conference (SBSI)

20th Annual Sustainable Business and Social Impact Conference (SBSI)
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
9:00am – 6:00pm
Duke Fuqua School of Business
100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC 27708
Hosted By the Duke MBA Net Impact Club

The theme of this year’s …

By Shakeerrah Lawrence, PhD (she, her, hers)
Shakeerrah Lawrence, PhD (she, her, hers) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Summer Internships at the UN (upcoming deadlines)

This list curated by Gagan Vaseer ’13, follow him on LinkedIn for amazing advice and curated job and internship listings.

#Summer is just around the corner. If you are a student looking for an internship consider the United Nations!

See ⬇️ …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.

LinkedIn’s annual Jobs on the Rise 2025 report just dropped! It’s your lens into the fastest-growing roles from the past three years, and how the future of work is experiencing some big shifts.

Fact: Nearly half (44%) of the fastest-growing …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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National Geographic Summer ’25 Internships

About the Internships

Every year, the National Geographic Society provides a number of students with a paid opportunity to spend the summer exploring and learning with us. We offer a diverse range of dynamic internships that are designed to offer …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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