Externship vs Internship: What’s the Difference?

Jumping into career development can feel confusing, especially with terms like externship vs internship being thrown around. These opportunities are key when you’re looking to gain experience in your field—but while they sound similar, each offers unique experiences and benefits.

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Who’s Hiring? 10 Organizations Devoted to International Development

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Are you looking for opportunities to address global challenges, partner with international communities, or be part of humanitarian aid responses? If so, then applying for a role with an organization …

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Should I Go to Grad School? Here are 5 Good Reasons

“Should I go to grad school?

Longtime professional, current undergraduate student, or sector switcher—no matter where you are in your social-impact journey, you may have wondered whether grad school is right for you. From satisfying a degree requirement to …

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Who’s Hiring? 10 Nonprofits Working in Education

The demand for engaged social-impact professionals continues to grow, with more than 4,000 job listings currently live on Idealist. To help you narrow your search and find relevant roles, we’ve rounded up a list of 10 education nonprofits hiring right …

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Who’s Hiring? 10 Organizations Advocating for Women and Girls

March marks the annual celebration of Women’s History Month, a time to highlight the significant contributions that women and girls have made to society. As we take a step back to consider the incredible leaders, past and present, who have …

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Who’s Hiring? 7 Organizations Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community

Pride Month is a vibrant celebration and important reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. It honors the bravery of those who fight for basic rights and continue to champion diversity in all its …

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How to Uplift Indigenous Groups Beyond Land Acknowledgement Statements

Land acknowledgment statements recognize Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of the land, but real accountability requires taking action. How do you think we can best support Indigenous communities in the social-impact sector? Let us know in the comments!

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SOKA BUSINESS REVIEW: NOV. 23

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Markets Surge Post-Election as Clarity Spurs Investor Optimism
2. Inflation Picks Up, Strengthening Expectations for December Fed Rate Cut
3. Impactathon Inspires Soka Students to Pitch Bold Ideas for a Better Future

Market Update

Markets Surge …

By Mark Pliushchanskii
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Soka Business Review: Oct. 27

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Market Update
2. Ongoing Housing Market Challenges
3. AI Search Startup Perplexity Seeks $8B Valuation in Latest Funding Round
4. Special from B2B: Impactathon

Market Update
In the month leading up to October 27, U.S. stock …

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Soka Business Review: Oct 14

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Banking Sector Shows Resilience, Adds to Market Gains
2. Inflation eased to a three-year low
3. The Future of Transportation is Today: Tesla Unveils the Cybercab and Robovan
4. Special from Bridges to Business: Impactathon

For …

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