Community Economic Development
Harness 21st-century tools to help communities lift themselves. Volunteers work with development banks, nongovernmental organizations, and municipalities to strengthen infrastructure and encourage economic opportunities in communities. They frequently teach in classroom settings and work with entrepreneurs and business owners to develop and market their products. Some Volunteers also teach basic computer skills and help communities take advantage of technologies such as e-commerce, distance learning, and more.
If you choose Community Economic Development, take 3 courses from the following options:
Build 50 hours of related experience through an activity such as:
- Working with businesses, organizations, or cooperatives in accounting, finance, microfinance, management, project management, budgeting, or marketing
- Starting and running your own business or other entrepreneurial activity
- Training others in computer literacy, maintenance, and repair
- Website design or online marketing
- Founding or leading a community- or school-based organization
Example opportunities that have been posted in Handshake:
*These are just examples, you may choose another related experience. Speak with your PC Prep Coach.
- SBU: ASBO – Alternative Spring Break Outreach service trip
- SBU: Small Business Development Center internship
- Area: New York Society of Securities Analysts
- Area: Women Advancing Microfinance Internship
- Area: Accounting internships with several Long Island companies (eg. PwC, AVZ, KPMG, Grassi & Co, Mazars USA, CBIZ, BDO USA LLP & others)
- Area: Marketing internships with several area companies (eg Softheon, Canon, Northwell Health, SBU, NPD Group, Travelers).