Monthly Archives: June 2014

July at the Career Center: Higher Education Reform

Research Fellow, Higher Education Reform: The American Enterprise Institute, a leading nonprofit public policy research organization, seeks a full-time research fellow to work in the area of education policy. The primary responsibility of this position is to autonomously manage and execute research projects on a variety of topics in postsecondary education, including: access and affordability; student success;…

PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Report from BUKO Founder, Joaquin Benares ’15

The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards annual seed grants to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Each grant recipient reports back with blog posts and photos. Here’s the first report from Boundless Updated Knowledge Offline (BUKO), one of the three 2014 winners, written by founder Joaquin Benares ’15.…

PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Report from Tavo True-Alcala ’15 and Brent Packer ’15

The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards annual seed grants to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Each grant recipient reports back with blog posts and photos. Here’s the first report from Wishing Well, one of the three 2014 winners, written by Tavo True-Alcala ’15. You can read about…

PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Report from Kwaku Akoi ’14, CEO of JooMah

The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards annual seed grants to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Each grant recipient reports back with blog posts and photos. Here’s the first report from JooMah, one of the three 2014 winners, written by CEO Kwaku Akoi ’14. You can read about…

Job Opportunity: CT Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

CT Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, 2014-2015! The CT Campus Compact (CTCC) AmeriCorps VISTA program mobilizes higher education resources to build the capacity of a key community based partner that serves low-income people. Through the work with a campus and its designated partner agency, VISTA members address priority community needs in 1 of 3 focus…

Idealist Jobs Snapshot: Big Sister Association, Explore Schools, The Alliance, and Democracy International

ENGAGE is committed to helping you find your next employment opportunity! We searched Idealist.org and found some amazing opportunities in education, community mentorship, and political organizing. Check out the opportunities below and apply now!  Teacher, Explore Schools: Are you interested in teaching in a dynamic community of learners in Brooklyn? If the answer is yes, become…

Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship to award two SOCAP14 tickets for young alumni (applications due July 21)

A new form of capitalism is arising that recognizes our ability to direct the power and efficiency of market systems toward social impact. Social Capital Markets is dedicated to supporting the growth of this market. SOCAP is an annual event series that connects leading global innovators – investors, foundations, institutions and social entrepreneurs – to…