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Lobby Closure: All Day Friday, May 25th.

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.

Summer Camp Counselor @ Camp Promise: Applications Open

Volunteering as a Camp Counselor at Camp Promise is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates pursuing medicine, health sciences, social work, and clinical-related careers!

The mission of Camp Promise is to provide a FREE barrier-free, overnight camp for teens and adults …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories: Aileen Chung

Passion Always Finds Its Way Back

Pursue the things you’re genuinely passionate about, even if they don’t perfectly align with your major or career path. Whether it’s leading a fashion campaign, getting involved in campus engagement, or studying abroad, those …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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From Plan A to Plan Next: How to Pivot Your Career Plans

Students truly have a lot of factors working against them securing jobs right now. At the same time, there are 82,000 postings in Handshake and interesting, paid positions available in this region, across the nation, and around the globe. Do …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Student Stories: Johanna Van Dam

Explore and Believe…Public Health Needs You!

Public health is a journey worth exploring, and as UW students, you have the opportunity to shape real change. Your voice, passion, and resilience are powerful tools in creating healthier communities. Believe in yourself, …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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UW Student Organizations & Local Nonprofits currently looking for volunteers

The opportunities below are great ways to get involved at UW and the local Seattle community right now, especially for those interested in gaining experience related to social justice advocacy. Volunteering is an excellent way to explore potential career paths …

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…

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

Aileen Chung

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Public Policy, Social and Behavioral Science Yale University
Meet Aileen

Shira Zur

Student Stories & Advice
  • Assistant Language Teacher Japan Teaching and Exchange Program
Meet Shira

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 School of Public Health
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
Meet Nikki

Payton Sullivan

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

James G

Student Stories & Advice
  • Kitchen Staff Megumi Preschool
Meet James

Featured Resources

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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