Posts Tagged ‘ career transitions ’
Your transition to next steps just got ever so slightly easier with the launch of a new government site that demystifies the new health care law. When your term of service ends, you’ll have many things to figure out including things like job search, maybe a move to a new place, and health insurance — [ READ MORE ]
If you aim to move onto a salaried job after your service term ends, you may be facing some big logistical challenges — when do you start actively looking for your next job? If you don't have something lined up when your term ends, how do you support yourself till you land that job[ READ MORE ]
New fellowship program places business sector emigres in critical roles in nonprofits in the Washington, DC, area. Launched during the worst economic climate in generations, ProInspire eases the path of business professionals to find careers that are more meaningful to them — while helping nonprofits recruit people with the hard financial and other skills crucial for their long-term sustainability[ READ MORE ]
In my workshops with corps members who are considering their future career transitions, I first emphasize things they can do during their term to get ready for their next steps, whether it's going back to school or taking on a job. [ READ MORE ]
How branding national service as an opportunity only for young people does more harm to the movement than good. Christian Witkin for TIME Magazine Christian Witkin for TIME Magazine While many service corps do have upper age limits — City Year, AmeriCorps*NCCC, Public Allies, and many other team-based programs — most programs do not have an upper age limit. In fact, several programs specifically recruit professionals — Atlas Corps, CUSO-VSO (the Canadian VSO), Volunteers for Prosperity, and United Nations Volunteers just to name a few. Others like Peace Corps and AmeriCorps*VISTA recruit almost entirely college graduates because of the skill required in carrying out service. And yet when people speak of service they almost always describe it as an opportunity for young people to give back, receive scholarship money, develop leadership skills, and go an an adventure before settling down with a real job. What difference does it make if most people think of national or international service as a pursuit for the young? Here are some reasons[ READ MORE ]
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