/tags/rivet-resources Rivet Resources en-US Copyright Fri, 08 May 2020 12:34:59 GMT /rivet-pandemic-virtual-hiring-eventsresources/ ĐÇżŐÎŢĎŢ´«Ă˝ has collated a list of resources to help job seekers during this difficult time. These community organizations are continuing to offer programming and training – as well as additional resources in this time. Fri, 08 May 2020 12:34:59 GMT /rivet-pandemic-virtual-hiring-eventsresources/ Leticia Wiggins /rivet-reflection/ This week, we’ll be swapping our traditional “web extra” structure for a moment of brief reflection, as I tell you lovely people about my experience working on Rivet. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 02:56:54 GMT /rivet-reflection/ /rivet-women-in-coding/ Women are often discouraged from pursuing STEM fields from a young age, and as such, many of these careers remain male-dominated. There are several programs are cropping up to mend the gender gap in computer science careers. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 01:52:07 GMT /rivet-women-in-coding/ Chloe Nelson /rivet-road-less-traveled-industry-credentials/ The path to a high school diploma isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. Many students follow the traditional routes—state testing, ACT & SAT—but are unaware of a third, lesser-known option. Take a step off the beaten path with us as we explore industry-recognized credentials and discover how they can earn you a high school diploma and more. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:46:41 GMT /rivet-road-less-traveled-industry-credentials/ Chloe Nelson /rivet-internships-vs-apprenticeships/ Although they have a few things in common, internships and apprenticeships are vastly different from one another—and they’re often confused. Both provide hands-on experience and a taste of professionalism, but that’s about where the similarities end. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:40:11 GMT /rivet-internships-vs-apprenticeships/ Chloe Nelson /rivet-tips-switching-career-technical-school/ Though career technical schools come with dozens of benefits, many students struggle to adjust to the transition. We talked to C-TEC’s Career Development Coordinator Alyssa Johnston for a few tips on making the switch to a career technical school. Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:30:12 GMT /rivet-tips-switching-career-technical-school/ Chloe Nelson