Nonprofit / Government / Education

Welcome to the Nonprofit, Government, and Education Career Interest Area. The content here has been tailored to this interest area. Here you will discover and explore industry-related job and internship opportunities, resources, videos, events, and articles to help you navigate your field of interest, advance your career, and support your academic studies.

People in nonprofit, government, and education may be interested in teaching, community organizing, law, international relations, public administration, public policy, politics, nonprofit administration, grant writing, social entrepreneurism, elementary, secondary, or higher education administration.

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Working in Government

Examples of Government Sectors:

Administration ◦ Law enforcement ◦ Science & Engineering ◦ Education, Public Health, & Social Services ◦ Commerce & Technology ◦ International Relations & Linguistics

What is a Nonprofit?

A nonprofit organization is one that is created for a collective, public or social benefit. They can include public charities, foundations, social advocacy groups, and trade organizations. Nonprofits are a large and significant part of Minnesota’s economy, serving as 16% of the overall workforce.

Working In Education

In the field of Education, you can work in a variety of areas, including: Teaching ◦ Instructional Coordination ◦ Library Studies ◦ Business & Communication ◦ Administration ◦ Museum Curation

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