Education should be a bridge to opportunities rather than a barrier. We hope this conversation helps current and future college students feel understood, connected, and inspired.
During your internship or job search, you may be asked to provide a potential employer with a list of references. “Reference checks” usually happen at the end of an interview process, to which employers typically refer to the references you provided to carry out a “professional background check”. It’s a way for employers to fact-check information gathered from your resume and interview answers, and gain additional context about your work performance, skills, and fit for the role.
For many young people, an internship can change their career and life trajectory. Yet, 70+% of first-generation college students are missing out on internships. Making Waves has a created a new fund to support students to say “yes” to opportunities they might otherwise have to turn down due to financial barriers. Here are some of their stories.
Every summer is a chance to grow outside of school. It doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment – a few hours a week is better than no time dedicated at all. Here are three ideas to make the most of your summer through networking, internships, and career exploration.
In hopes of helping students navigate a competitive internship market and convincing more employers to start internship programs to meet the demand, here are practical ways to make internships work for you – whether you are applying or hiring.
Erick Roa, COO at Making Waves, discusses the challenges like financial challenges and social pressures that come with being a first-gen college student as well as the benefits to pursuing higher education like increased economic mobility, earning potential, and expanded career opportunities.
Making Waves Education Foundation and Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences are partnering to launch the Hands-On Health: Paid Career Exploration Fellowship. The pilot program is designed to provide young adults with a paid opportunity to explore, gain skills, and make connections in the healthcare industry.
Let’s be real: career fairs can be intimidating. This Q&A between Wave-Maker Giovanna Barragan and Career Development Manager Kaitlyn Endo answers common questions on how to prep for and make the most of your campus’ career fair this spring.
You’re ready to get an internship and we’re here to support you! Here are upcoming internship search and application working sessions and 1:1 career coaching meetings.
Here is how to evaluate the financial value of internships. Should you be thinking long-term gains or focusing on short-term perks? Let’s break it down!
Evaluating salary and compensation, benefit packages, professional growth and advancement, and company culture to choose the best job offer for you.
Whether you’re beginning your internship or job search, looking to ace your interviews, making the most of networking opportunities, or thinking of your career journey longer term, we’ve got you covered!
