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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Braven 🤝

    Rivet School is currently partnering with Braven , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering first generation and underrepresented students to gain the skills, confidence, and network necessary to transition from college to meaningful care...
  4. Career Competencies Overview

    Earning a college degree can unlock economic opportunities, such as higher salaries and improved benefits, but it takes more than just having a degree. The Rivet School Career Team believes that you can unlock these opportunities if you dedicate t...
  5. Google Docs Resume Templates

    Google Docs has five resume templates that you can use for free . They are ATS-friendly so we recommend using them if you are applying for a job at a large company. Here are the steps to create a resume using Google Docs: Log in to your Google ...
  6. General Requirements to Become a Teacher by State

    Below we've outlined the steps to become a teacher in the states where Rivet School currently has school partnerships: California, Illinois, and Louisiana. It's helpful to know that the first step for all of them is to earn your bachelor's degree ...
  7. Grow with Google 🤝

    Grow with Google provides self-paced online training (through Coursera) designed to put you on the fast track to jobs in high-growth fields, such as Cybersecurity and Project Management. No relevant experience required! In order to earn a Google ...
  8. Credential Program Matrix

    In order to become a teacher in California, you must complete a teaching credential program after you earn your BA. Our credential program matrix is a spreadsheet that highlights financial information, eligibility requirements, application com...
  9. Provisional Internship Permits and Short-Term Staff Permits

    If you have not met the Subject Matter Requirement by the time of hire, your school employer can choose to put you on a temporary permit such as a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or  Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP). Rivet School graduates ...
  10. Subject Matter Requirement/CSET

    The Subject Matter Requirement (SMR) is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for anyone seeking a teaching credential in California. By meeting the SMR, you demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter area of their intende...