Graduated. Now what?
What about:
- an ETHsustainability degree programme on “water and sustainability” taught in the unique surroundings of Egypt’s Sinai desert (UNESCO world heritage)?
- running a fair trade, eco-friendly business that sells trendy bags made out of waste and re-cycled materials by artists of South Africa’s West Coast?
- promoting social corporate responsibility standards in the financial sector?
Graduated. Now what? shows alternatives. Make a commitment for your ideas of a fairer world with the choice of your academic studies, your internship or your job! Having chosen a certain field of study does not predetermine your career. There is a plethora of job offers and career possibilities that exist in the non-profit and social entrepreneur area.
During this workshop we offer you the possibility to get in contact with organisations specialized in the intermediation of uncommon (for now) and unique careers all over the world! In a first part you will be given a survey of the multiple occupational areas existing. You will come to know international networks of like-minded business students and professionals and you will learn where you have access to resources that help you build a meaningful career and find employers that share your values. There are plenty of programs to participate in that allow you to use your business skills for a good cause while building your résumé.
In a second part there will be a discussion with two young people who have chosen the way of an alternative career. They will share their experiences: explain what they are working on, how they found their job and why it is so much more rewarding than an ordinary job. They will be able to give you personal advices how to start becoming active in a non-profit and social entrepreneur area. Take the chance and catch up on the incredibly diverse and amazing chances you have to set an example with your choice of employment!
We are in contact with the following organizations to clarify the details of their involvement in the workshop:
CINFO - Center for Information, Counseling and Training
cinfo offers information and advice to people interested in employment opportunities in international cooperation.
cinfo assists individuals prior to going overseas and on their return with a comprehensive offering of advice and education.
cinfo provides support to organisations in the field of international cooperation with regard to the deployment of personnel both at home and abroad.
IDEALIST
Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. To help people considering graduate education as a way to improve their skills and advance their careers, Idealist has launched a series of Graduate Degree Fairs for the Public Good where potential applicants can meet with representatives from graduate programs.
(Idealist Website Stats of August 9th , 15:59 EST+1: 26,459 Visitors in the last hour, 138 Different countries from which people visited us last week, 863,933 Visits last month, 8,847,769 Pages viewed last month, 6,390Other sites linking to us…)
NET IMPACT
Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of new leaders who use business to improve the world. We offer a portfolio of programs to educate, equip, and inspire more than 10,000 members to make a tangible difference in their universities, organizations, and communities. Spanning six continents, our membership makes up one of the most influential networks of MBAs, graduate students, and professionals in existence today.
Net Impact members are current and emerging leaders in CSR, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, international development, and environmental sustainability who are actively improving the world.