Your First 5 Years: Purpose, Pathways & Impact

Are you thinking beyond just your first job, envisioning a career that truly "counts" and offers sustained momentum? If you're ready to make a real difference and build a professional life packed with purpose, this is the session for you! 

This essential event provides a clear roadmap for navigating your first five years in mission-driven work, ensuring long-term growth and amplified impact. We know you're eager for clarity and a career that aligns with a bigger plan, and we're here to show you how to build that trajectory within the impactful world of social change. You'll gain fresh insights into diverse career pathways, learn smart strategies for identifying leadership opportunities, and discover how to continuously develop your skills in roles dedicated to positive societal change. Get ready to chart a career journey that aligns with your deepest purpose and builds career-defining leadership capabilities for the long haul.

What you'll take away:

• Strategies for thinking about your long-term career path, moving past your first job to build a sustained trajectory


• The know-how to recognize and leverage opportunities for advancement and increased impact within organizations dedicated to social change


• An understanding of how your initial roles and experiences, especially those in mission-driven work, can serve as a foundation for significant leadership and broader societal influence


• Insights into creating a professional journey that not only offers growth and momentum but also deeply aligns with your personal values and purpose for lasting fulfillment

Join us and let's chart your path, together!

Note: Publication of opportunities with participating employers or guests is for informational purposes only and does not represent an endorsement of those organizations by Rutgers University.