Videos

What is a Gap Year?

Learn about gap and bridge years. Presented by Mia Ferraina, July 29, 2020

Career Development Toolkit Brief Tour

See a demonstration of our Career Development Toolkit in Canvas. Learn how the interactive modules can help you at every stage of your career journey. Presented by Jessamyn Perlus, PhD, September 6, 2023

Interstride Demo

Interstride’s all-in-one platform helps you save time and streamline efforts by providing specialized support for students’ career exploration and immigration journey. This demo provides a detailed overview of the platform's features, including job search, visa insights, and cultural guides for International students seeking jobs and internships in the U.S. and abroad. Presented by Erica Ford and Kendall Perez (Interstride), October 12, 2023

Career Exploration: Neurologist

Watch this video from CareerSpring’s career exploration series designed for First-Generation / Low Income students to learn more about different career …

From 6-Figure Debt to Securing Financial Freedom

Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a first-generation Haitian-American living in New York City, thought she was doing all the right things when it …

How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile | Tips From First-Gen Recruiter At Linked-In

Rise First is honored to collaborate with Son Nguyen, a senior LinkedIn recruiter and first-generation professional, for a 1-hour of …

Navigating A Career In The Public Sector

Rise First invited Tinisha Agramonte, former Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Lead of the First-Gen Professionals Initiative …

Career Exploration: Airline Pilot

Hear from first-generation, veteran, Airline Pilot, Joseph Tumminello, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation …

Career Exploration: Industrial Engineer

Hear from first-generation Industrial Engineer, Maria Veracierto, about a day in her life, her path to success, her compensation & …

Career Exploration: Architectural Designer

Hear from first-generation Architectural Designer, Rosie Zermeno, about a day in her life, her path to success, her compensation & …

Career Exploration: Investment Banking Analyst

Hear from first-generation Investment Banking Analyst, Yaseen Gholizadeh, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation …

Career Exploration: Athletic Director

Hear from first-generation Athletic Director, Michael Scrutchin, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation & …