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  1. 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 particular field of interest, gain...
  2. Riveter Professional Skills

    As you work towards your degree with the support of Rivet School, you are gaining valuable skills that go beyond academics. You’re gaining the ability to collaborate online, receive and respond to feedback, and present information in a clear and l...
  3. Roadtrip Nation

    Are you feeling lost thinking about your career? Roadtrip Nation has a library of career-related documentaries and series you can watch to inspire and motivate you. They also offer a free online course to help you discover your interests and...
  4. Career Exposure

    You don't know what you don't know, but we're here to help! When you’re trying to select a career goal, an important question to ask yourself is, “what careers am I familiar with?” You might be familiar because of your family members, friends, peo...
  5. Career Assessments

    Take a free career assessment to find out which jobs might be a good fit for you or to help you narrow down your job search. Here is a list of options depending on how much time you have: Have 5 minutes?   The 123 Career Test has 15 picture...
  6. California Career Zone

    Create a free account on California Career Zone to learn more about yourself, find out more about your career options, and inform your choices. We recommend checking out “Explore Industry Sectors” and “Explore Occupations” to learn about 900+ ...
  7. O*NET OnLine

    O*NET OnLine is a website powered by labor data that provides instant access to detailed descriptions of more than 900 occupations that drive the US economy. You can search occupations by keyword, industry, and more. They also have a 60 question...
  8. 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...
  9. Career Intro Video

    This video is an introduction to the career program at Rivet School. It explains the seven career competencies  by using student examples and emphasizes the fact that you'll need more than just your degree to gain career success.       ...
  10. 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 ...