Education Professions +

Are you excited by the value of human potential and development?
Are you a lifelong learner and explorer?
Do you love to think about how to explain complicated things to diverse audiences?

Education Professions + prepares Grinnellians for careers in teaching and higher education, DEI, school administration, education policy, mental health and counseling, social work, training and development, and more.

Mental Health Careers/Degrees

This resource features some of the most common mental health careers, along with relevant degrees and links to accredited programs in each area.

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Find Opportunities in Education/Mental Health/DEI

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PK-12 Teaching Pathways

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Preparing for Interviews

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News & Advice

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5 Spots Remaining in CLS Sponsored Mental Health First Aid Training

Published on March 27, 2024

Don’t forget to sign up for the Mental Health First Aid training sponsored by the CLS taking place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9am-5pm in JRC 209; only 5 spots remain! Lunch from Jimmy Johns will be provided. Sign …

By Chad Berman

Summer 2024 Education Policy Internship at Learning Policy Institute for Recent Graduates and Current Graduate Students

Published on March 18, 2024

Are you a recent graduate of Grinnell College or are currently in graduate school? Are you thinking of pursuing a career in education policy? The Learning Policy Institute is offering a summer 2024 internship that may be of interest to …

By Chad Berman

Rare Summer 2024 Clinical Counseling Internship Opportunity for Undergrads

Published on March 6, 2024

The following is a great summer 2024 opportunity for students interested in clinical counseling work through the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. This is a rare opportunity that provides actual clinical experience in counseling to undergraduates.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) …

By Chad Berman

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Social Impact Career GuidesShare This: Share Social Impact Career Guides on FacebookShare Social Impact Career Guides on LinkedInShare Social Impact Career Guides on X
Second Day’s social impact career guides provide detailed overviews of specific career paths within the social impact space, from political …

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When should you start applying for jobs? Knowing when your target industry is most likely to be hiring will give …

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Build a Website with Sites@GrinnellShare This: Share Build a Website with Sites@Grinnell on FacebookShare Build a Website with Sites@Grinnell on LinkedInShare Build a Website with Sites@Grinnell on X
Take your spot on the web with a custom website. The Grinnell College Digital Liberal Arts Collaborative (DLAC) offers Sites@Grinnell …

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Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo BoothShare This: Share Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on FacebookShare Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on LinkedInShare Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on X
The CLS and Office of Communication and Marketing (OCM) are thrilled to introduce the Iris Photo Booth, your go-to resource …

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Educator Pay In AmericaShare This: Share Educator Pay In America on FacebookShare Educator Pay In America on LinkedInShare Educator Pay In America on X
The National Education Association’s (NEA) 2023 review quantifies teacher salary, education support professional pay, student spending, and the minimum necessary …

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