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Architectural Designer

Meet Rosie Zermeno, an Architectural Designer. Rosie shares her day to day, her salary, what led her to her current role and more.

This video was created by CareerSpring, the leading nonprofit empowering First Generation and Low-Income students in their …

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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 impactful discussion. Moderated by Rise First’s David Jasso, this webinar offers the opportunity for you to learn about Son’s journey …

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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 came to her finances, but after trying to secure a loan to buy her first home, she quickly realized the …

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Understanding First-Gen Student Debt & Loan Management

We discuss student debt and loan management with Dr. Matt Newlin, a higher education and college access consultant who has spent 15+ years academically supporting and providing financial aid guidance to countless FGLI students and their families. This webinar covers …

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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 & work / life balance and more!

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