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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Looking for an Alumni Mentor?

Published on September 3, 2024

by Jessica Stewart

Looking to supercharge your personal and professional development? Ready to connect with amazing alums who can guide you toward your goals and enhance your skills? Get excited because MentorGrinnell is your gateway to a mentorship experience designed …

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How a Cold Email Can Secure Your Next Job or Internship

Published on August 23, 2024

by Philip Kiely ’20

As a student at Grinnell College, I spent countless hours in a familiar loop: find an internship that looked promising, upload my résumé to the application portal, re-type all of the information from my résumé into …

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University of Northern Iowa’s School Psychology M.Ed./Ed.S. Graduate Program

Published on October 6, 2023

Are you interested in becoming a school psychologist? Consider the University of Northern Iowa’s M.Ed./Ed.S. School Psychology graduate program, which is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Iowa Department of Education.

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By Chad Berman

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

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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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EdPros+ Internships/Career Opportunities Master ListShare This: Share EdPros+ Internships/Career Opportunities Master List on FacebookShare EdPros+ Internships/Career Opportunities Master List on LinkedInShare EdPros+ Internships/Career Opportunities Master List on X
Explore the Education Professions + Career Community’s official master list of education, mental health, and DEI related experiential and career related …

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Recruiting TimelinesShare This: Share Recruiting Timelines on FacebookShare Recruiting Timelines on LinkedInShare Recruiting Timelines on X
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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