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Making Waves is partnering with Kaiser to provide this paid work-based learning experience, which includes mentorship, a stipend, and a healthcare credential. 50 students in grades 11-12 at 12+ high schools across Contra Costa County were selected, among 150+ applicants.
Making Waves and Dega Systems are launching a new internship program that will provide college student with hands-on experience in information technology, or IT, and business operations. The pilot partnership represents a model for how other employers can get involved.
Making Waves is launching Pathways to Health: Paid Career Program, a new four-day, earn-and-learn experience designed to help Bay Area high school juniors and seniors explore in-demand healthcare careers while gaining hands-on skills, mentorship, and a stipend of up to $400.
Making Waves Education Foundation has earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency for the third year in a row. Candid is a nonprofit formed in 2019 with the merging of GuideStar and Foundation Center to consolidate information about nonprofits and their financials and make it easier for funders to connect with verified nonprofits.
You’ll hear which jobs in the Bay Area are in the highest demand, what employers really look for, and how to prepare for success starting in high school. You’ll hear about new career development opportunities at Making Waves – ones that offer students in the Bay Area’s Contra Costa County opportunities to gain hands-on experience and grow their network, all while getting paid!
Are you a professional ready to give back and make a difference? Does this opportunity align with your company’s volunteer, social responsibility, or talent goals? This is your moment to join a network built on lived experience, shared strength, and rising potential.
Are you a college student or recent graduate navigating next steps and looking for mentorship? This is your moment to join a network built on lived experience, shared strength, and rising potential.
Whether you’re in the job search phase, just starting your first job, or you’re switching career paths, here are eight ways to overcome the new job jitters from the team at Making Waves Education Foundation.
Our Making Waves career team has developed a baseline resume template, informed by conversations with hiring and HR professionals.
Experts from K–12, higher education, and workforce development share five key takeaways to bridge the education to career gap.
The Making Waves scholarship is now also more flexible, allowing you to use funds toward more education-related expenses. Here are highlights of what you can and can not spend your college scholarship funding to purchase.
Starting June 23, Dr. Kristina Wright (she/her) is transitioning from Making Waves to start a new role and Jon Siapno (he/him) is starting his new role at Making Waves as VP of Impact & Experience.
