National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 22, and with one of the most important elections of our lifetime on the horizon, it’s crucial to know your rights and how to register to vote. However, for many people of color, voter suppression has prevented them from having their voices heard and their votes counted. Since Black…
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‘There’s a lot at stake’: Organizers share how they are fighting to protect voting rights for people of color
September 22, 2020
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Career Advancement with ALPFA: 3 things to do now!
April 28, 2020
Current Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) has many opportunities for you to network with professionals, learn about a variety of companies, and connect with recruiters. The time to start thinking about your career and job after college is now! ALPFA can help you in 3 ways: 1. Become an…
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ProCentric can give you an edge in the job market!
April 14, 2020
Seniors and Spring 2019 Grads: Knowing how to find a job may be more important now than ever. In the wake of COVID 19, recent college grads may face a limited job market. But we can give you an edge! We are partnering with ProCentric to coach you to be successful in your job search and…
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How DREAMers can Earn a living through Worker Co-ops
April 13, 2020
Hello Scholars, Following up on an info session on alternative career options, we are now doing a deep dive on Worker Cooperatives. DREAMers, regardless of immigration status, may have a career and income by joining a cooperative business as a worker-owner – come learn how on April 23rd! You will hear how DREAMers, immigrant rights…
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Join us for a virtual Scholar Wellness Gathering on April 2
March 29, 2020
Dear Scholars, There is much uncertainty surrounding all of us due to the COVID-19 crisis. You are not alone; all of us are developing coping mechanisms and finding resources. Let’s learn and share with each other. We will be hosting a virtual Scholar Wellness Gathering to help you manage these times. We will: Practice a mental health exercise…
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Career Connections Digest: All about Entrepreneurship – Mar 2020
March 25, 2020
To view our March 2020 digest, click here.
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For Seniors: Professional Coaching and Development with ProCentric
March 24, 2020
Dear Senior Scholars, As you approach your college graduation, we want to help you find a full-time job aligned with your talents and career goals! Last year we partnered with ProCentric, a career development and job placement firm, to offer its job search coaching program to help our Scholars find jobs. 78% of Scholars who participated were employed within…
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Message from TheDream.US & Covid-19 Resources
March 18, 2020
Dear Scholars, We are carefully monitoring the current situation with the Coronavirus. Please know that we are thinking of you and your families. In a few days we will send a short survey on the impact this is having on you to help us understand if there are ways we can help. In the meantime,…
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Opportunity Scholars: Travel and Internet Access
March 16, 2020
Dear Opportunity Scholars, With the recent precautionary measures regarding public spaces and gatherings, we want to learn about what’s going on at your college in response to Covid-19 and your ability to return home and/or study online. Please take 1 minute to complete this quick survey NOW: https://forms.gle/7nzb2cZT2ARRogP77 This will help us learn how we…
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Apply to BofA’s Environmental, Social and Governance Program
March 2, 2020
Dear Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, Do you have have an interest in public policy, environmental studies, political science, government studies, communications, or public affairs? We encourage you to apply to an internship with Bank of America’s Environmental, Social and Governance and Public Policy Summer Analyst Program – a 10 week experience that provides you with…