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  1. Asking HR about Tuition Reimbursement

    Are you unsure if your employer can help you pay for college? Don’t assume that there’s no tuition support or reimbursement policy. Don’t listen to a hunch from your co-workers as the policies may have changed. Take it upon yourself to find out th...
  2. Digesting a New Project

    When you are assigned a task or project at work, the instructions and deadline are often unclear. The secret to doing a good job is taking ownership of understanding what is expected of you. Your goal is to demonstrate that you’re not only able to...
  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. Managing Up

    Being a “good employee” takes more than just doing what your manager asks you to do. The idea of “managing up” is that you, the employee, can take proactive steps to make sure you have a positive relationship with your manager and get what you nee...
  5. Presidio MBA in Sustainable Solutions 🤝

    Are you thinking about continuing your education after the BA? We’re excited to announce that we will be continuing our partnership with Presidio Graduate School at the University of Redlands to offer Rivet School alumni (like Sarahi ) an 80% t...
  6. Skillbase

    Skillbase is a library of free online career skills resources for job seekers and learners. The website is run by a team of Harvard students, graduates, and faculty with experience in education, technology, business, and job training who test ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. 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.     ...
  9. Merit America

    If you're interested in Grow with Google but want coaching and accountability support along the way (similar to Rivet School's model), Merit America might be the program for you! Merit America is an organization designed to support working adu...
  10. Job Alerts

    In today’s competitive job market, it’s important to stay updated with the latest job opportunities. One effective way to streamline your job search is by utilizing job alerts. Job alerts notify you via email when relevant job openings that match ...