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Summer 2024 Internship Stipend Program Fact Sheet

Internship funding for Summer 2024 will be on a rolling basis starting in February 2024, with the last applications being accepted in May 2024, funding permitting.

The proposed timeline is as follows:

February 2024

Applications accepted Feb 1st – Feb 21st, …

By Jenn Sainovski
Jenn Sainovski Internship & Information Manager
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Breaking the Cycle of Privilege

Administrators at Bunker Hill Community College noticed that their paid internships weren’t reaching minorities and women in the numbers they intended. Here’s how they fixed it.

Earning through learning: Julia Soriano snagged a student …

By Lee Smith
Lee Smith Career Specialist
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Why the ‘sophomore slump’ of adulthood hits so hard

Year one of a job or other major life milestone can feel thrilling. Why does it get so grueling, so quickly?

When Hana started working at a top PR agency in Washington, DC, she thought she’d landed her dream first …
By Lee Smith
Lee Smith Career Specialist
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The most effective questions to end a job interview

The seismic shift during the last two years has turned the labor market on its head. Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports nearly 11 million jobs available, with almost two job openings for every unemployed American. This gap …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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I’m 4’11”. Remote Work Means No One Can Look Down on Me.

Heels or no heels? At 4’11”—fun-sized, as I like to joke—I’ve frequently sacrificed my feet to gain a few inches, especially in the office. You know the saying, “Dress for the job you want”? No matter where I’ve worked or …

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What is a Business Accelerator? Definition & Meaning

In 2005 an American investor and entrepreneur called Paul Graham created what is now known as the first business accelerator program, Y Combinator. He had decided to invest small amounts of money into a cohort of startups/entrepreneurs focused on the …

By Sarah Butler
Sarah Butler Launch Program Manager
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Don’t Wear Too Many Hats as a Small Business Owner

The truth is that, as a small business owner, you will naturally find yourself handling all kinds of different tasks, being pulled in multiple directions at the same time. Even though that’s the case, you still shouldn’t have to destroy …

By Sarah Butler
Sarah Butler Launch Program Manager
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TTLG: Overcommit to Yourself

Take it from someone who took on too much: Sometimes, you’re better off going back to basics.

by Kyle Mullins | 8/31/22 3:35am  

by Naina Bhalla / The Dartmouth

This article is featured in the 2022 Freshman special issue.

I never thought …

By Lee Smith
Lee Smith Career Specialist
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How to Land Your Dream Investors and Catapult You to Success

How to Land Your Dream Investors and Catapult You to Success

Fundraising is a crucial piece to any successful business plan, but landing investors is often a challenge, especially in today’s very competitive fundraising landscape. Keep in mind these key …

By Sarah Butler
Sarah Butler Launch Program Manager
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4 Types of Influence to Use at Work, According to a Leadership Consultant

Written by: Blair Glaser
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Over the phone, I could sense my client, the CEO of a boutique branding company, anxiously pacing. With 20 years of experience—first as a therapist and then as an executive and organizational leadership …

By Tasha Smith Tyus
Tasha Smith Tyus Senior Director
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How to perfectly answer the “tell me about yourself” interview question

The “tell me about yourself” interview question might feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are our best tips for a great answer.
Written by Hannah Riley on July 19, 2022

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The “tell me about …

By Curt McPhail
Curt McPhail Executive Director
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