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  1. Empower Work

    Are you experiencing workplace issues such as bullying/discrimination/harassment, getting fired or leaving a job, manager or coworker issues, burnout/anxiety/workplace stress, or unhealthy/unsafe/unequal working conditions? Empower Work will con...
  2. Defining Skills Worksheet

    In this  worksheet, you’ll come up with stories from your professional experiences to generate transferable skills that you can use in your resume, cover letters, and interviews. The link will open a copy of the document that you can edit and sav...
  3. Summer Jobs for Educators

    Are you looking for summer job opportunities that align with your experience and interest in education? We recommend checking out organizations that offer summer enrichment programs or expanded learning. Here are some examples: Aim High (Bay A...
  4. Balancing Work and School

    Balancing a job and schoolwork (among other priorities) can be quite challenging. In this article, we’ll talk about what you can do if your work schedule is interfering with your ability to make progress towards your degree. We know every situatio...
  5. 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 ...
  6. Getting Promoted

    There are different ways to get promoted (i.e. vacancy, organizational growth). A promotion is an investment in you, so your organization will want to be sure there’s a high chance of it paying off before they invest their time and money. In this ...
  7. CareerCircle

    CareerCircle is a free digital talent platform that advocates for women, veterans, and people in underserved communities by tapping into the hidden potential that they might not yet see in themselves. Once you sign up and set up a profile, you...
  8. Build your LinkedIn Network

    How can you build your LinkedIn network? Here are a couple of questions to guide you:  1. Who should I connect with?  Once your LinkedIn profile is updated, think about the following groups of people and request to connect with them. Curren...
  9. Workplace Jargon Glossary

    Do you hear people at work using words or acronyms that don’t make sense to you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Workplaces use lots of jargon, or specialized terms that are difficult to understand. Check out Gorick Ng's  workplace jargon glossary ...
  10. Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)

    Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) offers free skills training in healthcare, skilled trades, and technology for Bay Area residents . You can visit their website to see which trainings they are currently accepting applications for.     ...