Making Waves Receives LinkedIn Grant to Support Workforce Development

Making Waves Education Foundation earned a $100,000 Ad Grant from LinkedIn to support workforce development for young professionals overcoming barriers. Making Waves is using the funding to make career resources more accessible and support college students and recent graduates in reaching their career goals.
Why we’re doubling down on DEIB and how you can too

We implore you to step into diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, or DEIB, work, not back away. Here are some of our key learnings that we hope help your efforts too.
From internships to job offers: financial and career benefits of internships during college

A first-generation college grad, Elaine Fernandez completed five internships during college to explore fields like finance, marketing, and real estate. With her college degree in hand without any student loan debt, Elaine is now an engagement financial advisor. She is sharing her college and career story and her advice for the next generation of college grads.
Knowledge about money and finances, one conversation at a time

The conversational series spotlights experiences and lessons learned around money topics to make this information more accessible, especially for first-generation college students and graduates.
A Wave-Maker’s Journey Researching Machismo Culture and Mental Health

As a sociology major at California State University, Stanislaus, Jezebelle Maldonado (she/her) chose an undergraduate research topic that wasn’t just about academics. It was personal. Now a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor’s degree to her name, Jezebelle is working in the healthcare field as a behavior technician and is considering a master’s degree in the future. “One thing I am taking with me from college is to not be afraid to build connections,” she said
Fashion is exploration

A first-gen college grad, Avery Tomlin (he/him) chats about changing his college major and exploring his different career paths and passions – including fashion design – during college.
Share your company’s internship, job shadowing, or field trip opportunity with our students

With spring and summer internship programs right around the corner, we’d love to share your internship opportunities with our Making Waves community – whether on our job and internship board for students, in our newsletter for students, or directly with qualified candidates.
️ 🎙️Panel: Insider Tips for How to Land the Internship and Launch Your Career

This panel brings together talent and HR professionals, hiring managers, and former and current interns from across career fields to share insider tips for finding, obtaining, and succeeding in internships.
🎙️Panel: What does belonging look like for Gen Z?

Moderated by Bay Area reporter Stephanie Lin, this panel brings together college students and college grads who are sharing about their experiences building community in college, at their jobs, and beyond.
Partner with Tomorrow’s Talent: Join the Making Waves Academy Career Fair!

The Making Waves Academy Career Fair is an opportunity to connect with and inspire students to explore future career pathways.
College Graduation Reflections: Friendships, Internships, and Many Open Doors

A first-gen college graduate, Estefan Cervantes obtained three corporate internships during his time at Northeastern University. “I’m looking forward to being financially stable and having the ability to explore the world,” he shared reflecting on his higher education journey and next steps after graduating from Northeastern debt-free thanks to the Making Waves scholarship.
Artist, Entrepreneur, and First-Gen Grad Reflects on College Journey

“College and post-college can become a jumbled and confusing road. But the structure from Making Waves makes it all possible,” shared Abraham Segura (he/him), a first-gen grad who followed his passions and earned his degree from San Francisco State.