Kentucky Wesleyan to host author on “Planning for a Career with Social Impact”

Author Philip Dearing will present a virtual interactive workshop on career planning on March 28 from 11:45 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Rogers Hall in the Winchester Center. The workshop will focus on building a mission-driven career and will cover a wide range of careers such as nonprofits, social enterprises, government and public service; navigating money and increasing career capital over time. The event is free and open to the public.

Dearing is the author of “Why Change Dies, Unleashing Your Potential for Social Impact.”  The book analyzes power structures across the three common domains of social change – the private sector, public sector and social sector – to illuminate opportunities for individuals to operate effectively within those systems. It includes frameworks, tools and discussion guides to help readers along their own journeys in overcoming the barriers.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in political economy from Georgetown University and will complete a master in public administration from Harvard University in May. Dearing is the co-founder and senior adviser of Second Day, an organization on a mission to unlock the potential of diverse emerging leaders in the social impact sector. The flagship Impact Fellowship program connects talented students and recent graduates with mission-driven organizations, creating pathways for meaningful change.

For more information, contact KWC Director of Career Engagement Laura Rudolph at laura.rudolph@kwc.edu.