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Nonprofit sector yields many jobs
MELISSA WEINMAN
Issue date: 4/30/07 Section: News
Holland said there is a common misconception that there is no career in nonprofits, when in fact, the nonprofit sector is growing faster than the for-profit sector.
Julie Michaelson, a graduate student completing her master's degree in public administration, said she worked for nonprofit organizations for 13 years before returning to school to earn her master's degree.
Despite her work experience, Michaelson said it was hard to get the skills she needed within organizations, and she needed to learn management skills.
Michaelson, who has taken Holland's classes, said she enjoyed them because, "his classes incorporate a lot of hands-on work."
"Having gone through many years at a nonprofit, coming back to grad school helped me figure out what I was good at," she said.
Katie Griffith, a senior from Marietta, said she loves the program because of its flexibility. Griffith is earning her bachelor's degree in romance languages and master's degree in nonprofit organizations.
Griffith said one of her favorite aspects of the program is that it requires students to get internships. Griffith is working as a development and communications intern for Medshare International.
"I'm flying out to interview with Google in the Human Resources department," said Griffith, when asked about her future plans. She said in the future, she sees herself working in the field of international development, but for the present her options are open.
Julie Michaelson, a graduate student completing her master's degree in public administration, said she worked for nonprofit organizations for 13 years before returning to school to earn her master's degree.
Despite her work experience, Michaelson said it was hard to get the skills she needed within organizations, and she needed to learn management skills.
Michaelson, who has taken Holland's classes, said she enjoyed them because, "his classes incorporate a lot of hands-on work."
"Having gone through many years at a nonprofit, coming back to grad school helped me figure out what I was good at," she said.
Katie Griffith, a senior from Marietta, said she loves the program because of its flexibility. Griffith is earning her bachelor's degree in romance languages and master's degree in nonprofit organizations.
Griffith said one of her favorite aspects of the program is that it requires students to get internships. Griffith is working as a development and communications intern for Medshare International.
"I'm flying out to interview with Google in the Human Resources department," said Griffith, when asked about her future plans. She said in the future, she sees herself working in the field of international development, but for the present her options are open.
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