School-Specific Resources

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• • American Councils for International Education
  • www.americancouncils.org/index.php?PageID=1
• Tags: Children's Issues, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs

  Founded in 1974 as an association for area and language professionals, the American Councils for International Education has focused its expertise on academic exchange, professional training, distance learning, curriculum and test development, delivery of technical assistance, research, evaluation, and institution building. The organization's website offers information on its research and publications, as well as employment opportunities.

• • AmeriCorps
  • www.americorps.gov
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Community service, Education, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Kogod School of Business

  AmeriCorps is a federal government program that offers its participants community service and leadership experience. Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. AmeriCorps positions also offer students educational awards to help pay for their student loans.

• • Aspen Institute
  • www.aspeninstitute.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Research, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Public Policy

  The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Aspen Institute's website offers job listings in the field, as well as information on public conferences and seminars for individuals interested in educational and policy studies.

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• • Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
  • www.catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Community service, Education, Environment, International, Internship, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Washington DC, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs

  Initiated and developed by the Harman Family Foundation, the Catalogue for Philanthropy brings attention and donors to the greater Washington, D.C., area’s smaller, community-based nonprofits. Featured charities are rigorously evaluated so that contributions are guaranteed to make a difference across a tremendous range of focus areas, from the arts to health and development. AU students and alumni interested in volunteering, interning, or working with high-impact, carefully evaluated, community-based nonprofits are encouraged to research and connect with the organizations featured by the Catalogue.

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• • Heritage Foundation Job Bank
  • www.heritage.org/jobbank
• Tags: Capitol Hill, Congress, Education, Politics, Research, School of Public Affairs

  Assist conservatives in finding employment with conservative Congressional Offices, faith-based organizations, public policy organizations, lobbying groups and trade associations.

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• • National Association for Multicultural Education
  • www.nameorg.org
• Tags: Education, School of Public Affairs

  The National Association for Multicultural Education works to advance equality and social justice. The website offers job openings in education fields.

• • National Association for the Education of Younger Child...
  • www.naeyc.org
• Tags: Education, School of Public Affairs

  NAEYC is working to aid in the education of young children from birth to the age of eight. The website contains a career forum for employers and job seekers in the area of education.

• • National Center for Educational Information
  • www.ncei.com/index.html
• Tags: Education, School of Public Affairs

  The NCEI, a private nonpartisan research organization, conducts surveys and reports on educational matters. The website provides resources for students and teachers, including certification/licensure/reciprocity information, professional organizations, and teacher resources.

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• • The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Res...
  • www.aei.org
• Tags: Economics, Education, Foreign Policy, Government, Health, Health Care, International, Non-profit Management, Research, School of Public Affairs

  The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit institution dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare. The institution's website posts publications, videos and transcripts of its conferences, biographies of its scholars and fellows, and schedules of upcoming events. The website also lists job and internship opportunities for students.

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• • U.S. Department of Education
  • www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Government, School of Public Affairs

  The U.S. Department of Education provides grant opportunities, information about student loans, and a blog with important education and career-related topics.