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  1. Guide to Choosing your SNHU Major & Concentration

    How important is my major? Choosing your major is a significant milestone in your academic journey, as it determines the specialized content you’ll learn and lays the groundwork for potential career paths. It allows you to dive deep into a partic...
  2. Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST Waiver Process

    The Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST waiver process can take 2-3 months so we recommend starting this process as soon as you complete your BA. Part 1: Obtaining a Certificate of Clearance The Certificate of Clearance (COC) is a document issued b...
  3. Golden State Teacher Grant Program

    Are you a Rivet School graduate seeking financial support for your teaching credential program? The Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program awards up to $20,000 to students currently enrolled in a teaching credential program approved by the CT...
  4. Teacher Residency Program vs. Intern Credential Program

    Are you wondering which type of credential program is right for you? There are traditional teacher preparation programs , teacher residency programs, and intern credential programs . This table only explains the difference between a teacher reside...
  5. RivetWorks 🤝

    RivetWorks is Rivet School’s very own remote externship program. Rivet School fellows are matched with a real business to complete an 8 week paid consulting project. The program is designed for fellows who aren't able to participate in traditional...
  6. Substitute Teaching in California

    In this article, we’ve broken down the four types of substitute teaching permits and listed the requirements to apply for each of them. We also included recommendations for organizations that can support you in becoming a substitute teacher in Cal...
  7. Networking Email Templates

    In this article, you’ll find 5 email templates you can use to reach out to your professional network. 1. Email to request an informational interview Hi [Name], My name is [Name] and I’m working as a [Job Title] at [Company] with [Length ...
  8. Types of California Teaching Credentials

    There are four main types of California teaching credentials: ECE specialist instruction, multiple subjects, single subject, and education specialist. In this table you will find information about the grades/subjects you can teach and the requirem...
  9. Canva Resume Templates

    Canva has over 18,000 resume templates that you can edit for free . We don’t recommend using Canva if you’re applying to large employers who tend to use applicant tracking systems (ATS) that read resumes automatically. Instead, use these templa...
  10. Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST

    The Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for anyone seeking a credential, certificate, or permit to teach in California. By meeting the BSR, you demonstrate proficiency in the areas of readi...