There are many reasons to get involved in community
engagement at Manhattan College. You may feel morally and/or ethically called
to contribute to society, or assist in addressing injustice and inequality. You
will get the satisfaction of aiding some great organizations and our neighbors.
You may learn skills, you may learn about other people and the world, and you
will certainly learn more about yourself.
It may also be good for your career.
Annual career outcome surveys of Manhattan College
graduating classes show that community service during college is related to
positive career outcomes. Among alumni who graduated from Manhattan College in
2018, only 6% reported they were “still
seeking”, as compared to 13% of those who had not been involved in
community service.
In addition, 35% of the alumni who did service reported that
their participation had influenced their career paths.
The College has identified several types of experiences that
appear to lead to better career outcomes: Paid and unpaid internships,
research, volunteer or community service, and student teaching. Students who
engage in one or more of these experiences are more likely to be employed, in
graduate school or both nine months after graduation. Of those alumni who had
none of these experiences during their undergraduate years, 19% were still
seeking a position nine months after graduation.
So we encourage Manhattan College students to consider the
many opportunities to engage with our local community during their college
years. These include:
- Community Engaged Learning Classes
- LOCo (Lasallian Outreach Collaborative)
- Service on Saturdays
- Community Service Work Study
- Join a club that engages in service, or propose a service project in a club you belong to
Come see Margaret Groarke or Kathleen von Euw if we can help you find the opportunity that is right for you.
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