Working For Change: Social Justice Career Paths, Strategies & Skills

a one-day workshop on April 8th, 2006
An opportunity to explore careers with a focus on social justice. Presenters will be practitioners from a variety of nonprofits, schools, and other organizations that represent pathways to careers in social change.

Co-sponsored by Augsburg College, MN Campus Compact, Carleton College, Catholic Charities, College of St. Catherine, Concordia University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Higher Education Consortiium for Urban Affairs (HECUA), Macalester College, St. Olaf College, University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas

Hosted by the College of St. Catherine, at 2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN.
Events will be held in Rauenhorst Hall, Coeur de Catherine, 3rd Floor.
For directions and a campus map click on http://minerva.stkate.edu/aboutus.nsf/pages/location

Registration (online or mail-in) information here.
SESSIONS PANELS AND SPEAKERS
Opening remarks, Coeur de Catherine Ballroom, 9:45 AM (All other rooms Coeur de Catherine)
Careers in the field - session A
10:00-11:00 AM		 Careers in the field panels - session A (italics=session offered twice)
Hidden careers in nonprofits, Room 355, 10:00-11:00 AM
Megan Stevenson, Minnesota Opera fund-raising and development
Josephine Pufpaff, MetroWide Engagement on Shelter and Housing (MESH), in policy, planning and advocacy on city-county-state levels for housing issues
Liz Johnson, White House Project (political engagement for women)
International Work: Here or Abroad, Room 360, 10:00-11:00 AM
Kim Smolik, Catholic Charities Volunteer Corps, on international teaching for licensed teachers
Stacey Bolton, Japan Exchange Teaching Program
Jen Porter, Peace Corps
Amy Morris, Witness for Peace (organization advocating change in US policies in Latin America, Caribbean)
Working with Young People: Careers in Education & Youth-Work Organizations, Room 361, 10:00-11:00 AM
Kong Her, Jane Addams School for Democracy
Adam Leonard, Jackson Street Village (multi-family supportinve housing community)
Diana Bledsoe, Anishinabe Academy (Minneapolis K-8 school, Native American culture and language)
Life as a Community or Labor Organizer, Room 362, 10:00-11:00 AM
Mike Davey, MN Coalition for the Homeless
Kera Peterson, Labor Studies and Resource Center (Saint Paul Area Trades and Labor Assembly)
Jenny Shegos, UCFW Local 789 Organizer
Careers in Health Care & Social Work Fields, Room 370, 10:00-11:00 AM
Sandy Parnell, School of Social Work, College of St. Catherine
Michelle Riesgraf - Health Services Manager, Community Action Partnership
Sara Hagastadt, Harriet Tubman Center
Working for the Arts and Social Change, Room 303A, Coeur de Catherine, 10:00-11:00 AM
Suzanne Murphy, Soo Visual Arts Center (art as vital to personal and community health and vision)
Brinsley Davis, Three Dances (collaborative choreography/dance)
Mai Neng Moua, Hmong American Institute for Learning, HAIL
Careers in the field - session B
11:15 AM -12:15 PM		 Careers in the field panels - session B (italics=session offered twice)
Hidden careers in nonprofits, Room 355, 11:15-12:15
Megan Stevenson, Minnesota Opera fund-raising and development
Josephine Pufpaff, MetroWide Engagement on Shelter and Housing (MESH)
Liz Johnson, White House Project (political engagement for women)
International Work: Here or Abroad, Room 360, 11:15-12:15
Stacey Bolton, Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
Jen Porter, Peace Corps
Amy Morris, Witness for Peace
Post-College Service Programs, Room 361, 11:15-12:15
Kim Smolik, Program Manager, Catholic Charities Volunteer Corps
Megan Conley, Community Services Manager, Minnesota Literacy Council
Staying Green: Careers Focused on Environmental Issues, Room 362, 11:15-12:15
Unny Nambudiripad, Smart Growth Organizing Project Organizer, Alliance for Metropolitan Stability
Brendan Jordan, Program Associate, Power "Plants" program, Great Plains Institute
Jacquelyn Zita, Education & Operations Director, Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill
Policy, Politics & Public Service: Changing the System from the Inside, Room 370, 11:15-12:15
Pakou Hang, America Votes (voter registration, education, participation)
Neva Walker, MN House Representative, District 61B (south/central Minneapolis)
Anika Walz, Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer campaign (MN 5th Congressional District)
Not Sure What I Want To Do – Advice & Suggestions for Reflecting on Vocation, Room 303A, 11:15-12:15
Jeff Nygaard, Nygaard Notes (independent weekly news)
Kristin Hunter, Volunteer Resource Assistant, Catholic Charities
Jennifer Tacheny, Celeste's Dream: Spirituality Center for Young Adults (and organic grower)
Ballroom, 12:15-1:00 PM Lunch, Networking Activity, & Organization Tabling
Career Skill Building Workshops - Session A
1:00 - 1:45 PM		 Career Skill Building Workshops - Session A (Italics=session offered twice)
Job Search Resources & Strategies, Room 355, 1:30-2:15 PM
Judy Sharken Simon, Manager, Board and Volunteer Services, MAP for Nonprofits
Paul Timmins, Career Services Director, Career and Community Learning Center, University of Minnesota
Brian Koeneman, Director of Internship Program, Gustavus Adolphus College Career Center
Resumes for Careers in Social Change, Room 370, 1:30-2:15 PM
Joyce Halverson, Career Services Coordinator, Career and community Learning Center, University of Minnesota
Getting the Most Out of the Job Offer: Benefits, salary, other forms of compensation, Room 360 1:30-2:15 PM
Phil Hatlie, Loan Officer, Nonprofits Assistance Fund
Next Step, Back to School: Grad School, Law School, Careers in Academia, Room 361 1:30-2:15 PM
Dixie Shafer, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity, Augsburg College
Craig Roen, attorney, Faricy & Roen , PA
Katie Peacock, Humphrey Institute student; Career and Community Learning Center
Finding Community After Graduation, Room 362 1:30-2:15 PM
Molly Berg, Jack Pine Collective (collective for popular education, anti-oppression, and activism)
Sarah Greving, MN Council of Churches, VISTA (ommunity-based service to increase the capability of low-income people to improve the conditions of their own lives)
Claire Wilson, Loft Literary Center (nonprofit that aims to create a writing community and an audience for literature, and to support the development of writers)
Career Skill Building Workshops - Session B
2:00 - 2:45 PM		 Career Skill Building Workshops - Session B (Italics=session offered twice)
Job Search Resources & Strategies, Room 355 2:30-3:15 PM
Judy Sharken Simon, Manager, Board and Volunteer Services, MAP for Nonprofits (management and recruitment services for nonprofits)
Paul Timmins, Career Services Director, Career and Community Learning Center, University of Minnesota
Brian Koeneman, Director of Internship Program, Gustavus Adolphus College Career Center
Resumes for Careers in Social Change, Room 370 2:30-3:15 PM
Joyce Halverson, Career Services Coordinator, Career and community Learning Center, University of Minnesota
Getting the Most Out of the Job Offer: Benefits, salary, other forms of compensation, Room 360 2:30-3:15 PM
Phil Hatlie, Loan Officer, Nonprofits Assistance Fund
Next Step, Back to School: Grad School, Law School, Careers in Academia, Room 361 2:30-3:15 PM
Dixie Shafer, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity, Augsburg College
Craig Roen, attorney, Faricy & Roen , PA
Katie Peacock, Humphrey Institute student; Career and Community Learning Center
Making Change With Your Money: Socially Responsible Financial Planning, Room 362 2:30-3:15 PM
Cari Bakken, Waddell & Reed
Lori Gile, Waddell & Reed
Ballroom, 3:00 PM Closing