Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Our lobby will be closed all day May 2nd.

Welcome to the Nonprofit, Social Justice, and Education interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that support, teach, advocate for diverse populations including members of underrepresented communities, young adults, and children. People who pursue careers in nonprofits, social justice, and education collaborate well with diverse groups, are adaptable, and have outstanding communication skills. Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): Early childhood and K-12 educator, counselor, volunteer coordinator, victim advocate, academic adviser, community organizer, and fundraising manager.

UW’s First-Ever Public Health Case Competition – Open to All Majors!

Project Link and Students for Global Health @ UW are hosting UW’s first ever Public Health Case Competition, taking place on May 9th and May 10th. This competition is open to all undergraduate students across all majors, and we especially encourage interdisciplinary …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Washington Educator Career Fair

The Washington Education Career Fair is the largest career fair in Washington state. This is a great opportunity for any upcoming graduate who is pursuing a career in teaching or administration.

Spokane Career Fair: April 23, 2025
9:00-2:00 p.m.
Spokane …

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Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories: Sadie Osborn

Sadie’s Advice: Embrace The Journey

There is no right path, so don’t compare yours to those around you. You are at such an amazing part of your life where uncertainty is freedom. Spend time exploring and discovering where your spark …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Paid Part-Time Job Opportunity: Peer Mentors at Bellevue College

The Neurodiversity Navigators program at Bellevue College have an excellent part-time job opportunity for Juniors, Seniors, and recent graduates. The part-time role would be as a mentor for neurodivergent college students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

They have fourteen positions …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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UW Global Health Minor: Informational Session

Interested in the Global Health Minor? Join the School of Public Health’s Department of Global Health for an information session to learn about courses, requirements, and working in the global health field.

This program provides the opportunity to become familiar …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Featured Classes

Curating Your Instructional Design Portfolio

Taught by David Anderson
If you’re an instructional designer, elearning pro, or former teacher transitioning into elearning, having a way to showcase what you’ve…

Nonprofit Fundraising Tips

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Successful fundraising depends on a fundraiser’s ability to communicate knowledge about the organization effectively to current and prospective donors. In…

Skills for Inclusive Conversations

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Organizations reap the benefits of diversity—when employees bring their whole, authentic selves to work. Diverse teams are more productive, innovative,…

Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

Taught by Jessica Chen
Are you at a point in your career where you’ve realized that putting your head down, doing the work, and…

Become a Teacher

Taught by Dr. Monica Clem
Interested in pursuing a career in education? Becoming a teacher may be a whole lot easier than you think, especially…

Keynote for Educators

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Technology like Keynote has transformed learning. With a little bit of skill, this inexpensive presentation tool can be used to…

Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…

Certificate in Fundraising Management

Taught by UW Continuum College
The essence of fundraising is identifying people whose values align with your mission or organization and establishing lasting relationships with…

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Taught by UW Continuum College
Nonprofit organizations occupy an important niche in the community, making a critical impact on a wide range of social, economic,…

Foundations of Accessible Elearning

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Providing accommodations to make learning accessible is a focal part of training and education. But how do you remove the…

Understanding and Supporting Asian Employees

Taught by Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
Underrepresented employees face unique challenges in the workplace, and understanding how to support them in these challenges is key to…

Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

Taught by Martin Kemka
The revolution in data science has transformed, for better or worse, the way companies do business in the last few…

Student Stories & Advice

Hana Knobel

Student Stories & Advice
  • Case Manager Sound Behavioral Health
Meet Hana

Johanna Van Dam

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Public Health University of Washington
Meet Johanna

Brandon Cain

Student Stories & Advice
  • Instrumental Music Teacher / Band Director Bonney Lake High School
Meet Brandon

Nikki Atienza

Student Stories & Advice
  • Librarian Pierce County Library System
Meet Nikki

Nikki Skorupa

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters in Elementary Education Seattle University
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Payton Sullivan

Student Stories & Advice
  • M.Ed. Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership University of Washington
Meet Payton

Avi A

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters in Teaching - Secondary Math Western Governors University
Meet Avi

CJ Bermudes

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters of Arts in International Relations Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Meet CJ

Emery Edwards

Student Stories & Advice
  • Americorps VISTA Oregon Health Authority
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James G

Student Stories & Advice
  • Kitchen Staff Megumi Preschool
Meet James

Lauren H

Student Stories & Advice
  • Assistant Teacher Experimental Education Unit (EEU)
Meet Lauren

Lilly Bosworth

Student Stories & Advice
  • School of Psychology Eastern Washington University
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Featured Resources

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …