Programs & Events

AMHERST COLLEGE CAREER CENTER PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAMS

The mission of the Career Center is to expose students to a complete balance of career and lifetime opportunities. Identifying and promoting not-for-profit and public service opportunities are central to the Career Center's work, both for students intending careers in this area and for students seeking to enrich their lives through the experience of service. The Career Center serves Amherst's students through a variety of programs, both on and off campus.

EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

• Not-for-Profit Networking Fair: Haverford College, Philadelphia
   Friday, February 17, 2006
  1-4 pm in Founders Great Hall
   For more info, contact Sharon Powers, 610-896-1181

• Not-For-Profit Networking Fair: Wellesley College, Boston
   Friday, February 24, 2006
   Wellesley College
   Multi-Purpose Gym, Keohane Sports Center

• NFP in NYC Career Fair: Columbia University, New York, NY
   Friday, March 31, 2006
  11:00am - 4:00pm
 Columbia University, Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall 2920    Broadway (at 115th Street)

• And don't forget Idealist.org's list of co-sponsored Career Fairs!

• Not-for-profit job search and resume writing workshops

• On-campus recruitment and information sessions with groups such as the Peace Corps, Teach for America, Public School Districts, Teacher Placement Agencies

•  Not-for-Profit Career Fairs--both local and in New York City, Washington, DC, and Boston as part of a nine-college consortium

ALUMNI RESOURCES

•  Amherst Career Network--a place to find Amherst College alumni who are willing to offer advice and support regarding career decisions
•  Career Conversations--alumni are brought to campus every month to discuss their career paths in many fields including public interest careers
•  Alumni-sponsored internships offering quality experiences for Amherst College students

PROGRAMS

•  Tom Gerety Fellowships For Action--any student who is planning on doing public service or humanitarian work here or abroad is encouraged to apply for funds from this program
• Class of ‘54 Commitment to Teaching Fund–-awards for new graduates committed to teaching in urban public schools and/or to students who are “at risk”
•  NYC Urban Education Program--an interterm program to engage students in the New York City school system
•  Public School Teacher Licensure Program--affiliation with Mt. Holyoke College

OTHER RESOURCES

•  Career counseling services including resume and cover letter writing, job and internship search strategies, interviewing skills, graduate school exploration
•  Career Center resource library
•  Career Columns newsletter--weekly e-newsletter giving students up-to-date information highlighting workshops, job and internship opportunities available