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Education & Teaching

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you feel successful when others have succeeded?  Do you want to promote a love of learning? Have you enjoyed being a TA or tutor during high school or college? Explore career opportunities in the Education & Training industry!

Explore&Make Connections(Education)

Explore & Make Connections

Talking to alumni in teaching can help you make informed choices and potentially open doors. Join Swatties Helping Swatties and conduct informational interviews to enhance your career journey. Make an appointment to chat with an advisor about this field.

Learn&Apply(Education)

Learn & Apply

Browse the industry guides to learn more about types of roles, organizations and skills valued by employers. Look for internships and jobs on Handshake, where you can also browse employers and industry-specific events.

SwatLink SpotLight

Published on February 4, 2025

SwatLink profile stating about me, expertise, help topics and industry

By Kristie Beucler
Kristie Beucler Associate Director, Career Education
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Casual Fridays with The School District of Philadelphia

Published on November 15, 2024

This week’s Casual Fridays post is featuring The School District of Philadelphia. Serving over 200 schools (elementary, middle and high) throughout the city of Philadelphia, the district’s mission is to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve positive life …

By Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Psychology Alumni Panel: 3 Main Takeaways

Published on April 3, 2024

On March 27th, Swarthmore Psychology alumni and students gathered on Zoom to discuss their path in psychology and their careers after Swarthmore. Alumni panelists were asked what they did during their time at Swarthmore, how to decide on grad school, …

By Sofia Perez Barrios
Sofia Perez Barrios Career Fellow
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Top 10 glamorous education jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

Published on March 22, 2024

The field of education, often perceived as traditional and understated, holds a variety of roles that sparkle with a unique glamour, particularly for students, recent graduates, and those early in their career paths. These positions offer a blend of intellectual …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Spotlight on success: How AmeriCorps helps develop career skills

Published on November 30, 2022

College students and recent college grads seeking service-oriented opportunities that also help build unique career skills can do so through AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), an independent federal agency whose mission …

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Employer & Interview Insights

Vault Career Guide to Education, Fourth Edition

Vault Career Guide to Education, Fourth Edition

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Vault Guide to Education Jobs

Vault Guide to Education Jobs

This guide overviews the education sector and provides detailed information for various careers and the paths to achieve them.

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Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition

Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition

Nearly one in four Americans is an enrolled student at any given time. As a result of this great demand …

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Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Building Your Career

Taught by Living Corporate
In this audio-only course, host Sheneisha White speaks with Dr. Jacquelyn Malcolm, the CIO and VP of Enrollment, Marketing &…
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Swarthmore & External Resources

RIAs: Research & Information Associates at Swarthmore

Research and Information Associates (RIAs) assist fellow students with finding and evaluating information. A RIA can help you get started …

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Swarthmore Funded Summer Opportunities

Including academic research, leadership, mentoring and more.

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WorkWithKids.org

WorkWithKids.org

The most rewarding jobs in healthcare, education, childcare, and more. Plus resources such as blogs, podcasts, and influencers.

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