https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2021-1-24/158632569-44100-2-fd569d2b50c18.m4a Communities of color are gaining ground in the environmental justice movement. Host Kim Gailliard, ’18 catches up with CofC grad Sarah Nesbit, ’18 and her colleagues at the BlackOak Collective to learn how they’re doing their part to champion diverse voices in sustainability work. Mentioned in this Episode: Evergreen Action // Congressional Black Caucus Internship…
Sky’s the Limit!
By Launchpad Staff The sky truly is the limit for women at work thanks to trailblazers like Kalpana Chawla, Ellen Ochoa, Katherine Johnson and Sally Ride. Want more? Check out the suggested reading list below courtesy of CofC professors Kris De Welde and Sandy Slater. Alice Kessler-Harris, Out to Work: A History of Wage-Earning Women…
Marine Biology, Hearing Loss, & Always Saying Yes
By Brook Blosser, ’21 I stumbled across marine biology accidentally. When I applied to North Carolina State University during my senior year in 2014, I initially applied for the chemistry program. When it asked you to select your second choice of desired major, I picked marine sciences. Why not? I figured it seemed interesting enough,…
Episode 2: Nonprofit Management
Host Taylor Holloway, ’19, dives into the prosperous career of nonprofit management. This podcast episode discusses the roles of nonprofit leadership, accountability, and responsibilities with Sherrie Snipes-Williams, CEO of the Charleston Promise Neighborhood. Helpful Resources: Charleston Promise Neighborhood // The Importance of Nonprofit Leadership // Choosing a nonprofit career path // Bureau of Labor Statistics *NOTE: Launchpad…
The Power of the Pen
By Susan Hallatt, ’13, ’18 Did you know that writing is a versatile career path? While it’s a no-brainer for those who dream of penning the next great American novel, writers can also find work in film, marketing, journalism, law and many other fields. Check out a few women below who found their niche as…
Money Matters: Negotiating Pay
By Launchpad Staff While important, few people negotiate their pay when accepting job offers, with women leading the pack. Failing to do this can mean the difference in thousands of dollars earned or left on the table. To learn how to cultivate this skill, join CofC’s Gender & Sexuality Equity Center for a salary negotiation…
Interning at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
By Marian Williams, ’20 When I decided on my arts management major, I remember looking through the requirements and seeing that an internship was one of its core components. It was daunting. The idea of completing an internship had a touch of mystery to it, especially for an international student which seemed to require a…
Episode 1: Diversity in the Arts
Taylor Holloway, ’19 catches up with CofC grads Kiana Kim, ’15 and Victoria Blunt, ’17 to learn more about how they’re putting their arts management degrees to use at Charleston’s Gaillard Center.
Helpful Resources: Americans For the Arts // Diversity Internships in Arts Management: Do They Work? // Alternate Roots // Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Battling the Invisible Opponent
By Kimberly Ohanuka, ’14 True life, I am a perfectionist. I tend to question whether I am doing something right or am even qualified for the task. I feel like a fraud. I feel like I am “all cap”, as some of you would say. That is imposter syndrome. It’s a psychological mind @*c#. I’m…
Coming Soon: Launchpad Podcast Series
By Launchpad Staff Looking for the right major? Launchpad’s new podcast series is here to help! Join us weekly as we explore careers in education, arts management and environmental justice. We’ll also discuss underrepresentation at work so you don’t want to miss it. Episode 1 drops March 1!…
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