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Education, Public & Human Services Career Community

Careers in education, nonprofit, and social service offer opportunities to use advocacy, service, and leadership to enhance the human condition, help others realize their potential, and make the world more just—whether it be working at an elementary school, a large foundation, a social service agency, or beyond.

Examples of career paths in this community include:

  • Civil Service System
  • Counseling, Psychology, & Social Work
  • Government
  • Higher Education
  • K-12 Education
  • Law/Legal
  • Military
  • Ministry/Theology
  • Non-Profit

Explore career paths, enhance your skills, find opportunities!

We’ve compiled key resources to help you get started in finding the right career path.  Discover internships and jobs, including remote opportunities, through customized searches. Build connections by joining professional associations, which offer networking, job listings, and career development. Understand typical job titles and industry roles by using recommended search terms and learning from experts through Candid Career videos. Strengthen your applications by showcasing essential skills required for success in your chosen field. And tap into our amazing alumni network through LinkedIn or the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program to gain insights and mentorship.

Below are some of the fields that are available within this Career Community. Select an option to learn more.

Civil Service System

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Dallas, Pittsburgh
  2. Handshake: NYC, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Boston, San Francisco, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: Chicago, Washington DC

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Government, Law Enforcement, Public Health, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these civil servant jobs. View civil service videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in civil service roles! Titles like “Project Manager”, “Paralegal”, “Medical Scribe”, “Director of Operations”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Counseling, Psychology, & Social Work

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: San Francisco, Washington DC
  2. Handshake: NYS, Chicago, Pittsburgh
  3. Indeed.com: NYC, Dallas, Raleigh
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, Los Angeles, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including counseling, psychology, social work, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these social work, counseling and psychology jobs. View social work videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the counseling, psychology, social work fields! Titles like “Forensic Social Worker”, “School Counselor”, “Mental Health Therapist”, “Employee Assistance Program Services Director”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Government

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYC, San Francisco, Orlando
  2. Handshake: Chicago, Washington DC, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Boston, Los Angeles
  4. LinkedIn: NYS, Dallas, Pittsburgh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Politics, Safety, Administrative, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these government jobs. View government job videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Government! Titles like “Associate of Government Affairs”, “Organization Strategist”, “Employer Services Coordinator”, “Legislative Specialist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Higher Education

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, Dallas, Washington DC
  2. Handshake: NYS, Chicago, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: NYC, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh
  4. LinkedIn: San Francisco, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Administrative Service, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View higher education videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Higher Education!  Titles like “Professor”, “Career Coach”, “Academic Advisor”, “Director of Admissions”, “Hall Director”,and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

K-12 Education - with certification

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Chicago, Los Angeles
  2. Handshake:  NYS, Boston, Washington DC
  3. Indeed.com: Dallas, San Francisco, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: NYC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh

Certification Information

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Teacher, Principal, Superintendent, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View teacher videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in K-12 Education! Titles like “Outreach Strategy Manager”, “Senior Brand Manager”, “Director of Media & Insights”, “Communications Coordinator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Law/Legal

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYC, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh
  2. Handshake: Dallas, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, Chicago, Washington DC
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, San Francisco, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including General Legal, Court Based, Administrative Based, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View legal career videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Public Relations and Image/Brand Management! Titles like “Associate Attorney”, “Paralegal”, “Immigration Attorney”, “Corporate Counsel”, “Law Clerk” and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Military

Jobs & Experience

There are many titles you can search for, including Enlisted, Officer, Volunteer, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or use the links below to explore potential career and job opportunities for each of the branches.

  1. ROTC at SUNY Oswego
  2. U.S. Air Force (USAF)
  3. U.S. Army (USA)
  4. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
  5. U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
  6. U.S. Navy (USN)
  7. U.S. Space Force (USSF)

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, experience & career opportunities, and professional development. Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the military! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Additional Resources

Ministry/Theology

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Dallas, Raleigh
  2. Handshake:  Chicago, San Francisco, Orlando
  3. Indeed.com: NYC, Pittsburgh
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, Los Angeles, Washington DC

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Pastorship, Minister, Missionary Work, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these Theology careers. View ministry videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working within ministry and theology! Titles like “Director of Children’s Ministry”, “Family Ministry Creative Project Manager”, “Faculty Support Specialist”, “Clinical Program Manager”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Non-Profit

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, Washington DC, Raleigh
  2. Handshake: NYC, Chicago, Pittsburgh
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, Dallas, San Francisco
  4. LinkedIn: Orlando, Los Angeles

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Administration, Development, Community Relations, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these non-profit jobs. View non-profit videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Nonprofit Leadership! Titles like “Non-Profit Manager”, “Learning and Development Associate”, “Vice President of Organizational Development”, “Support Specialist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Post-Graduate Volunteer Service / Gap Year

Visit our Community Connections to see service and volunteer opportunities

Exploring Majors and Careers

  • Focus2: A career, major, and education planning system. To activate your account, use your Oswego email and access code laker.
  • CandidCareer: Explore careers through videos. Search by career title, college major, industry information and more.
  • O*NET: Explore occupations in-depth, including salary, education required, projected growth and much more. Get started with this O*Net tutorial.
  • What Can I Do With A Major In: Career information connected to every single major and minor at SUNY Oswego.

Finding Internships and Jobs

  • Handshake: Our premier platform connecting you to thousands of employers and tens of thousands of internships and jobs.
  • CareerShift: Use your Oswego email to access this free account featuring job listings, networking contact information, and company research. 
  • Career Communities: Each career group includes opportunities, professional associations, job opportunities, links to alumni, and much more.
  • LinkedIn: Alumni connections, internship and job listings, free courses and more.
     

What Can I Do With A Major In

What Can I Do With A Major In, known in the industry as WCIDWAMI (pronounced "wicked whammy"), can assist you in finding a career that aligns with your strengths and interests. Visit our WCIDWAMI page to explore all the program options that Oswego offers and various career paths within each program. 

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Kevin Bachmann
Career Coach for Education, Public & Human Services

Kevin Bachmann

145 Marano Campus Center
Email [email protected]

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