Education & Sports

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Education and/or Sports.

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Do you have questions about internships, graduate school, or your future career? Or are you unsure what your first step should be? Speak with a coach via Zoom or stop by Toppel for in-person coaching, Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Feel free to email us at toppel@miami.edu if you need assistance outside of our drop-in coaching hours.

Sports Fans: Pursue a Career in the Sports Industry!

There are many careers you can pursue in the sports industry besides being an athlete. Explore 10 options highlighted in this article with salary and job growth details.

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Should I be a Sports Writer?

Do you enjoy writing and watching sports? Ever wonder if you could combine both of these passions? A career in sports writing may be worth exploring. Learn about what a sports writer does, personality traits well-suited for this role, and …

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A Day in the Life: Elementary School Teacher, 1st Grade

Clara Lin always knew that she wanted to work in the field of education, but she wasn't sure exactly what she wanted to do, so she decided not to pursue the traditional, undergraduate path to teacher certification. After graduating from …

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Athlete 365 Career+

Athlete 365 Career+

Athlete365 Career+ prepares athletes to transition into the workplace by offering advice, services, and tools.

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National Collegiate Athletic Association – The Market

An NCAA database listing internships and career opportunities in college athletics. 

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HigherEdJobs

HigherEdJobs

A job board for positions in higher education institutions

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K12JobSpot

K12JobSpot

A job board for educator positions

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WorkInSports Job Board

WorkInSports Job Board

Job board offering tips from sports industry experts and tools to help you perfect your resume, cover letter, and interviews.

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue, or skills you may have that could be relevant for a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake. All UM students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them when they enroll at the U. All you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account.

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Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

MATLAB Essential Training

Taught by Curt Frye
Learn how to analyze data using one of the most powerful statistical software packages available. MATLAB is a highly useful…
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Improving Insights with OpenAI’s Advanced Data Analysis

Taught by Ray Villalobos
The Advanced Data Analysis (formerly Code Interpreter) tool from OpenAI expands the capabilities of ChatGPT. Using a Python environment sandbox,…
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Reverse Mentorship Essentials

Taught by Patrice Gordon
A reverse mentorship—where a senior leader is mentored by an under-represented individual, including junior colleagues—can truly transform a business by…
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Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) Cert Prep: Advanced Reporting in Power BI

Taught by Emilio Melo
In this course, instructor Emilio Melo explores the skills necessary to pass the portion of the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI…
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Addressing Technical Skills Gaps

Taught by Rashim Mogha
According to the World Economic Forum, 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025 as the adoption of technology…
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Building Skills to Become a Powerhouse Negotiator

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Negotiation is an essential skill for success, both in professional and personal endeavors. However, many people lack formal training in…
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How to Give Feedback People Can Actually Use

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Feedback is a gift, but how can you make your feedback valuable to its recipients? In this course, adapted from…
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Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) Cert Prep: Create Model Calculations Using DAX

Taught by Jermaine McDonald
The Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification is intended for data professionals who leverage Microsoft’s Power BI data tool. This…
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Excel and ChatGPT: Data Analysis Power Tips

Taught by Chris Dutton
Data analytics revolutionized the way we work, and now, with the rise of artificial intelligence, data professionals have access to…
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Connecting Thought Leadership to Sales and Lead Generation

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
Ever wondered about how thought leadership and lead generation intersect? In this course from Thought Leadership Leverage, join CEO and…
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Communication Tips

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Strong communication skills are essential for your career and can be a great help in other facets of life, as…
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Unlearning Silence

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
In this course, adapted from the American Negotiation Institute podcast Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian interviews Elaine Lin Hering—former lawyer from…
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Successfully Negotiating When You Have No Alternatives

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
In this course, adapted from the American Negotiation Institute podcast Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian discusses with Giuseppe Conti, Professor and…
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How Thought Leadership Can Differentiate Your Brand

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
Thought leadership can help to build your brand, but what does it take to make you stand apart? In this…
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The Business Side of Thought Leadership

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
Many thought leaders start with speaking, consulting, and creating content. They love their insights, and they want to share them,…
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Thought Leadership Business Models

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
What’s the secret to creating successful content as an emerging thought leader? In this course from Thought Leadership Leverage, Peter…
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Confident Communication for Introverts

Taught by TJ Guttormsen
Introverts face some unique challenges when it comes to communication and socializing. In this course, communication coach TJ Guttormsen offers…
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The Sales Discovery Conversation: 10 Steps to Build Credibility

Taught by Mark Donnolo
How do you confidently lead any meeting, build credibility, and position yourself as a trusted problem-solver for your customer? You…
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Data Analytics for Pricing Analysts in Excel

Taught by Michael McDonald
Discover how to make smarter product pricing decisions that maximize your organization’s profits. In this course, instructor Michael McDonald goes…
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Communicating with Clarity as a Manager

Taught by Heather Younger
As a manager, you want to ensure your employees are focusing on the work that matters most. Clear communication empowers…
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LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled University of Miami students. You must have a CaneID to access LinkedIn Learning. Click on “View All LinkedIn Learning Courses” to browse through all the content featured for your career circle.

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Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Getting Ready to Join the Workforce Experience with Standard Bank

Client Service Experience with BNY Mellon

Teaching STEM in schools Experience with Teach First

Elevate – Project Management Virtual Experience Programme Experience with SAGEA

Consultant Experience with Accenture Nordics

Family Law Experience with Leo Cussen

Wondering how to list a completed project on your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile? Review the Forage referencing policy.

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Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Sports Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Sports Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

Nubia Hung

Alumni Mentor
  • Huntersville, NC
  • Senior Executive Assistant, Major Gifts and Board of Directors Best Buddies International
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Nhung Tran

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Associate Director, Student and Young Alumni Engagement University of Miami
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Derek Williams

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Program Coordinator University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
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Erika Velarde M.S.

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Academic Advisor Florida Atlantic University
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Nicole Sardina, MBA, MPH

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Project Manager University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
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Eleanora M DiLorenzo

Alumni Mentor
  • Tax Expert Intuit
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Courtney Woodward

Alumni Mentor
  • Miramar, FL
  • Education Director Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
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Lisa Epstein

Alumni Mentor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Principal, Lee Elementary Chicago Public Schools
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Raisa M. Rodriguez, LEED AP

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Environmental Consultant Independant Consultant
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Christine Kotler

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Baptist Health South Florida
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Eric Golnick

Alumni Mentor
  • Washington, DC
  • CEO Forge VFR at Forge Health Forge Health
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LaTosha Ramsey

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Adjunct Professor Miami Dade College
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Join your peers on Cane2Cane to connect with a 'Cane who can help you achieve your career goals! You can search for connections in the Cane2Cane community by applying various filters, such as industry, location, degree, and more!  

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JOBSCAN

The more effectively you can tailor your resume for a specific job, the better your chances are. Easily optimize your resume by completing a scan below. By scanning and comparing your resume versus any job description Jobscan will give you an instant analysis of how well your resume is tailored for a particular job and how it can be even better optimized for an applicant tracking system (ATS). To start, paste in the text of your resume then paste the text of the job posting you’re interested in, and press Scan.