Purposeful Work: Bates initiative prepares students for work that fits their skills and interests

Authors

James McCarthy

Source

Mainebiz

Date

12-11-2017

Pages

22-24

Abstract

Article profiles the Bates College initiative called Purposeful Work. The program helps students identify the work that will fill their hours, earn an income and hopefully give purpose to themselves and help others. Students consider What am I interested in? What am I good at? and How do I contribute to purposes larger than myself? in the four year program.

Subjects

Reed Mszar, Clayton Spencer, Purposeful Work, Bates College, Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Erik Hayward, Internships, Libra FoundationMichael Bonney, Danielle Fournier

Recommended Citation

McCarthy, James, "Purposeful Work: Bates initiative prepares students for work that fits their skills and interests" (2017). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 7232.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/7232