“SPEA has provided me with opportunities that could not be experienced at any other school. It has given me the chance to be a leader and has inspired me to pursue excellence.”
Mission: To prepare and certify future nonprofit professionals to work with America's youth and families.
The American Humanics program is a certificate developed through the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to attract, prepare and place students for entry-level positions in the non-profit youth and human service agencies. The certificate will prepare students for the non-profit sector, which is the fastest growing field of employment!
Benefits of the American Humanics Program:
Certification in entry-level nonprofit employer competencies
Course-work grounding in the foundations and practices of nonprofit management
Tested practices and principles through experiential learning
One-to-one support, career development and mentoring
Networking with prospective employers
Opportunity to test skills and various nonprofit roles through internships, and through co-curricular and community service activities
Potential for references and referrals from agency executive directors, advisory board members, and community leaders
Exposure to national nonprofit network of partners and career options
Inclusion in resume book sent to all partnering nonprofit agencies
Increased sense of being connected and belonging to the community
Opportunity to meet other AH students throughout the country
Scholarships
If you are ready to make a difference in your community, contact the American Humanics Campus Executive Director for IUB:
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