Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Lobby Closure: All day on June 15, 19, 24, 26.

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.

The Only 4 Things on LinkedIn that Matter

Here’s just a sampling of the questions I get about LinkedIn on a regular basis:

“How many recommendations do I need to have?”

“Do I have to buy a Premium account?”

“What should I do if my mom endorsed me …

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Huskies Connecting Over Careers – Application Open Through Nov 2nd

Huskies@Work

Find your career path through Huskies@Work. Get connected 1-on-1 with alumni who can give you the inside info you need, whether you’re curious about a new career field or already have a dream job in mind. Huskies@Work is a …

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Student Stories: Kayla Guzman

Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help!

This was something I struggled with my first two years. But, shortly after I realized I could never access assistance if I did not ask for it. There are resources everywhere and for …

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Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Student Stories: Hana Knobel

Hana’s Advice: Be Confident in your Abilities!

I remember my last few months at university being worried about my job experience and wondering who would be interested in my anthropology degree. However, Dr. Marieke Van Eijk, had a sense that …

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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
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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
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Brandon Cain

Student Stories & Advice
  • Instrumental Music Teacher / Band Director Bonney Lake High School
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Nikki Atienza

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

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

Student Stories & Advice
  • University of Washington M.Ed. Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership
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Avi A

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters in Teaching - Secondary Math Western Governors University
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CJ Bermudes

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

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  • Americorps VISTA Oregon Health Authority
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James G

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  • Kitchen Staff Megumi Preschool
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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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