Videos

How to Succeed In Your First Job

In this panel, Nailing the Job, you will leave this session with a new skillset that will help you hit …

Are You Considering Graduate School?

Cesar Villavicencio shares their perspective on applying to graduate school and recommended strategies as you consider your options.

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How To Thrive As A Woman In Engineering

 Welcome to a transformative journey for women of color in engineering! Delve into invaluable advice that will help you thrive …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why You Don’t Need OPT Premium Processing with USCIS Form I-765

For international students in the U.S. navigating post-graduation employment opportunities, the OPT Premium Processing can be a pivotal point of …

How to Pick Your OPT Start Date When You Don’t Have a Job Offer Yet

In this video, we will walk through some key steps in the OPT application process. We will help you understand …

Job Search Secrets for U.S. International Students on F1 Visa

Embarking on the journey to secure CPT (Curricular Practical Training) jobs is a pivotal step for F-1 International Students in …