Interested in non-profit or government careers, or socially responsible private sector roles? Check out these events coming up in February! Registration is encouraged but not required. Join us for one or all.
Most events are hosted by the Social Impact & Government Advising Network: a group of career coaches and staff here for you. We provide support and host events about exploring possible mission-driven careers, as well as industry-specific advice for networking, job searching, interviewing, and more.
Featured Event:
How to Launch Your Global Social Impact Career Through Professional Fellowships
Workshop with Vicki Johnson, Ph.D. ’01
Wednesday, February 4 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm | 253 Rhodes Hall
Fellowships can serve as an important steppingstone into mission-driven and entrepreneurial work. If you’re interested in a career in public policy, international affairs, journalism, sustainability, technology, or social entrepreneurship, you could benefit from funded, merit-based professional fellowships. Learn more from ProFellow founder Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D., about how to find relevant fellowships and tips for the competitive application process.
Events Open to All Students & Alumni:
Monday, February 2 – Thursday, February 5 | 1 – 2 pm | Virtual
Forum to inspire young people historically excluded from the field of international affairs. Since much has changed in the field of international affairs in the United States this year, this event is an opportunity to present current information and address concerns about entering international affairs at this time. (Hosted by the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs.)
Thursday, February 5 | 5 – 6 pm | 120 Physical Sciences Building
The candidates who land dream opportunities and command their destiny aren’t necessarily the ones with the longest resumes—they’re the ones who can articulate a future vision so compelling that others want to be part of making it happen. Cornellian Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D., will reveal the storytelling framework that turns uncertainty into confidence and helps you claim opportunities you didn’t think were within reach.
You’ll discover how to leverage the competitive advantages you already possess, why your future story matters more than your past credentials, and how to authentically answer the question that will define your career: “Why you?” This session will change how you see yourself—and how others see you too.
Thursday, February 5 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Virtual
Are you ready to turn climate anxiety into community agency? This conversation dives into climate justice from the ground up, exploring how local leadership and the classroom serve as the ultimate ground floor for systemic change. (Hosted by Teach for America.)
Friday, February 6 | 10 am – 3 pm | Virtual
Georgetown University hosts an annual Government, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair and Cornellians are invited! This fair brings top employers for internships and full-time jobs in the government, education, and non-profit sectors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about these careers and to network with employers
Tuesday, February 24 | 1 – 4 pm | Virtual
Interested in a career addressing the complex sustainability and climate challenges of our global economy? Join this premier event for recruiters and top talent to connect and discuss career opportunities associated with sustainability and the environment. (Hosted in partnership with the Ivy+ Career Consortium.)
Events for Graduate Students Only:
Monday, February 2 |10:30 am – 12 pm | Virtual
Small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format.
Panelists’ work involves:
- Research on science and technology policy – emerging technologies, global competitiveness, STEM education, and workforce issues
- Civil rights enforcement to address systemic challenges facing marginalized communities
- Government affairs and analyst supporting community-focused projects citywide
- Foreign affairs officer at the U.S. Department of State – environmental engineering, molecular biology, and science policy
Tuesday, February 3 |5:00 – 6:30 pm | Virtual
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format.
Panelists’ work involves:
- Ocean carbon dioxide removal, environmental justice, and coalition-building.
- Implementation and evaluation projects to support child welfare agencies using quantitative and geographic data
- Vice president for planning, engagement, and urban design for engineering organization
Wednesday, February 4 | 8:30 – 10 am| Virtual
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format.
Panelists’ work involves:
- Sustainability and ESG professional with experience in tech, media, energy, and transport sectors
- Business development manager: bridge between science and business, partnerships to advance medicine and therapeutic development
- Urban planner and architect: climate change strategies, international experience, disaster risk management, and sustainable development
Wednesday, February 4 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | 102 Mann Library
ProFellow Founder and Cornell alum Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D., will present a special session designed for graduate students and postdocs seeking paid, full-time professional fellowships and those curious about entrepreneurial pathways in the social impact space.
