In collaboration, Arthan Careers, Amani Institute and the University of Chicago Trust are hosting a conference series to ‘demystify social impact careers.’ The conference series will launch in Delhi, hosted by the University of Chicago Center, on April 24th, 2019. This day-long event will focus on exploring careers in social impact, across all levels, and will showcase the diversity of career options available to those interested in moving beyond the status quo. Subsequent events will be held in Mumbai and Bengaluru (Dates TBD ).
The Why
While the widespread notion is that social sector careers mean low pay, self-sacrifices and working at an ‘NGO’, this does not take into account the evolution of the sector and the myriad options in the social sector in recent years – from social enterprises to impact investing to fellowship programs to even traditional NGOs offering opportunities more aligned with corporate skills than in the past.
What The Event Aims To Do
Demystifying Social Impact Careers will discard the traditional sage-on-the-stage conference format and curate meaningful and inspiring conversations amongst attendees about where the field of social impact is going, what opportunities lie therein, and how every one of us can do our part to leave the world better than we found it.
Who Should Attend
All those interested in learning about the variety of opportunities within the social impact sector.
Agenda
| Time | Agenda | Details |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Registration and mingling | Morning coffee/tea and refreshments with networking |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Welcome | Introduction by Arthan, Amani and IIC |
| 10:20 – 11:30 | The Long Conversation | Range of Different Options in the Social Impact Sector |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee break | |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Panel Series |
Panel 1 Theme:
Transitioning from the private sector to the social sector Panel 2 Theme: Can I make a living while working in social impact? |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch Break | Along with networking |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Information Sessions | Extended Networking and information sessions by Amani and IIC for those who want to know more about the respective Fellowship programs |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Interactive Workshops / Masterclasses |
Workshop 1:
Deciphering Entry into the Sector- Masters/Fellowships/Certificates Workshop 2: Becoming Good at Networking Masterclass: Emerging Tech for Social Good |
| 16:45 – 18:00 | Walk Your Talk | The Future of Social Impact Work in India – from leaders who are walking their talk |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Networking and tea | In partnership with Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) |
Please fill the registration form http://socialimpactcareers.strikingly.com/, if you are interested in attending this event.
