This Week in Social Good | October 19, 2023

Hello, Social Good Career Community! We hope that you are enjoying the fall weather & took some time during fall break to reset and enjoy some much deserved rest & relaxation! Make sure to check out the Grad School Fair coming up next week Thursday, October 26th from 5:00PM – 7:00PM in the Feldman Ballroom. More information & details on how to resister are below.

Featured Opportunities

Youth Activism Remote Internship – TurnUp

Join our team of mission-driven young people from all around the United States to help amplify youth civic engagement and participate in activism on many progressive/social justice issues including climate change, racial justice, reproductive rights, and ending gun violence, and combatting voter suppression in the United States.

Apply on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/8236780?ref=16-dashboard

Upcoming Events

Teach for America – Northeast Regional Spotlight

Thursday, October 19th, 2023 from 7:00-7:45PM EST

This one-hour Regional Spotlight event will give prospective applicants the opportunity to learn more about Teach For America’s impact in nine distinct Northeast regions: Baltimore, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and Rhode Island. Join us to hear directly from a region you’re interested in, learn more about the context of impact in each location, and leave feeling inspired to join our community and make a difference.

Register Here: https://teachforamerica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuduCspj8sGtUQYFkqOJ-ySUgu0TlJMXdM#/registration

From Classroom to Community: Empowering Social Justice Through Education

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm EDT

Join City Year, Teach For America (TFA), and City Teaching Alliance as we come together to present “From Classroom to Community: Empowering Social Justice Through Education.” In the pursuit of a more just and equitable society, education stands as a powerful catalyst for change. Every child deserves passionate, anti-racist advocates in their corner, especially in their classrooms. This event shines a spotlight on the collaborative efforts of educators and organizations committed to advancing social justice through education, with a special focus on the vibrant landscape of New York City, Philadelphia, and Beyond.

Register Here: https://rochester.joinhandshake.com/events/1402045/share_preview

Grad School Fair

Thursday, October 26, 5:00-7:00PM EST

Feldman Ballroom, Frederick Douglass Building

Join us to explore a vast array of master’s, MBA, and doctoral programs in engineering, healthcare, education, business operations, liberal arts, and more!

Need assistance with updating your resume, practicing for an interview, or networking advice? Stop in for a drop-in appointment with a Peer Career Advisor. For more information, click here!

If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact the Greene Center (career.center@rochester.edu) as soon as possible, ideally at least 3-5 business days in advance of the event. Thank you.

Register Here:  https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/42693?ref=events-search

To discuss these opportunities or more, schedule an appointment with a Greene Center advisor through Handshake.

Have a great week!

Jennifer Hall | Career Advisor
Social Good Community

By Brittney Turner
Brittney Turner Employer Engagement Program Director