Are you looking for a career that will enable you to serve others and address tough social problems? In this career community, you can explore opportunities in Law & Social Justice, Human & Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Government, and International Affairs & Public Policy.

Careers With Social Impact
Case ManagerPolicy AnalystGrant Administrator
LawyerCommunity Relations ManagerSpecial Events Coordinator
Fundraising StrategistCopywriter – Public & Social ImpactSpeech Writer
Non-Profit PractitionerCare AdvocatePsychologist
ArchaeologistSocial ResearcherCommunity Resource Specialist

Are you interested in obtaining a Graduate Degree? Here are a few tips to help make the process a little bit easier!

Do your research: Start by researching what degree would be best for your career trajectory. Connect with Alumni or additional friends/family members who may have the degree you are interested in and ask them about it! Look into any requirements including location, cost, testing required, deadlines, essays, and cost.

Get Organized: Create a spreadsheet or additional document detailing all of the schools that you are interested in applying to. Note the school name, the application deadline, any test scores you might need, essays, contact information, assistantships/TA positions, and cost (Note that graduate admissions application fees can not usually be waived and can cost between $0 – $150, depending on the school. Usually they fall in the $50 – $100 range per school).

Get Documents Reviewed: Before submitting any personal statement or essay answer, Career Connection recommends at least 2 pairs of eyes on each response. Your Career Catalyst, the Writing Center, Professors, and Supervisors can be great resources to utilize in order to make sure you answer the prompt to the best of your ability.\

Looking to continue with a MA in Gender and Sexuality? While the title of the program can vary, be aware that the construction of the program varies greatly as well! Be sure to check out the components of each degree in addition to cost, value, and additional opportunities here!

Social Impact Networking Night – Network with professionals in a small, laid back, and casual setting! Have some snacks, mingle with professionals in the Social Impact sphere,

Active Application Workshop – Applying for a job can be hard. Join us for this Monthly Active Application Workshop

Internship and Graduate School Fair (Thursday, September 17th) – Interested in an internship or attending graduate school? This is the place for you! Join about 30+ graduate schools and 40+ employers!

Summer Internship and Job Fair – Join 70+ employers to learn about open summer internships, careers for graduates, and amazing gap year opportunities!

Delaware City and County Managers Association – Learn from representatives of the DCMA as they share about their roles in local government and the amazing opportunities in your own backyard!

Seeking Alumni in Careers with Social Impact? Look no further! We have a cultivated list of Alums who are eager to speak with you. Check out their profiles and reach out! Access tools on our Build a Network page for further templates and resources!

We strongly encourage that you create a LinkedIn profile! This is a great way to build your network and connect with fellow Alumni, faculty, and connections from OWU. Check out 15,000+ OWU Alumni, and join the OWU group below!

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