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April 23, 2025

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ᰔ ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!

Summer is around the corner, and many of you are graduating from high school or college … congratulations! You deserve it. 🎓✨

For those heading to college, we’ve got you! We'll be sharing more resources on how to prepare and afford college soon.

And for my fellow grads getting your bachelor's or master's — I’m graduating too, so we’re entering our big girl eratogether 💅

If you’ve already landed a job or offer, that’s amazing! But if you haven’t yet, please don’t give up. Companies are hiring — especially for internships and entry-level roles.

For international students:
Keep applying! Look for companies that explicitly sponsor or are open to CPT/OPT. Tap into your network, use LinkedIn filters, and don’t be afraid to reach out directly to recruiters. You’ve got this.

Pro tip: Reach out to startup founders! A lot of them are hiring but don’t always post public roles. If you can, try to attend startup or tech conferences — I might be going to one soon, so if you send me your resume, I might be able to pass it along to a founder if they’re hiring!

Also! We’re having our final San Francisco event before summer break…

and our NYC event is happening in July! If you’re in the Bay or New York area, don’t miss it. Come network, learn, and celebrate all your wins!

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How to expand your network! with real cold emails and messages I have personally sent!

Advice Column 💌

If there’s one thing I’ve learned going from intern to grad to now stepping into my professional life, it’s that you do not have to wait until you feel ready to take that first step. I used to think I needed the perfect resume, the right title, or more experience before I could reach out to someone or apply to something big. But honestly, some of the best opportunities I have gotten came just because I asked, even when I was unsure or felt like I was not enough yet.

If you are trying to build your network or get your foot in the door, I want you to know you can do it and you do not have to do it alone. One thing that helped me was using LinkedIn in a very specific way. I would search a company I was curious about, like Amazon, then go to the "People" tab and look at who works there. If someone’s profile said "2nd connection," that meant we had a mutual connection. That gave me a little more confidence to message them.

When I reached out, I kept the message respectful and simple. I would say something like

Hi [Name], I came across your profile while learning more about [company or team], and I really admire how you built your path in [industry]. I am currently exploring similar roles and would be grateful for any insights you are open to sharing. If you would be willing to chat for 15 minutes sometime, I would really appreciate it. Either way, thank you for sharing your story."

I kept it genuine and low pressure.

Sometimes people responded and sometimes they did not. If they didn’t, I would follow up once after a few days just in case they missed it. People are busy and it is not personal if they do not get back to you.

And here's something that made a big difference: building a personal website. I created mine with Canva, no coding needed, and I recommend it to every student who wants to stand out. It shows initiative and gives people a place to learn more about you beyond a PDF. I share the exact template I used below in case you want to explore or pass it along.

I recently built a personal website to share my background and resume — you can check it out here: www.thekarlamora.com. I used Canva to build it and paid just $10 for the domain for the entire year. It’s simple, but it works and sometimes that’s all you need.

If you’d like to see the template I used (or share it with students or peers who might need something similar), here it is:
Canva Resume Website Template

One of the best parts of building my site was getting inspired by others. A student recently sent me theirs and it included a video walk-through of their own resume and, honestly, I was amazed. It reminded me how much talent is out there and how important it is to create something — even if it’s not perfect. While I don’t have a personal video walk-through yet, I’d love to make one soon. If you have a favorite example or resource, I’d be excited to see it.

And I want to say something important. College is not the only path. Some of the most incredible people I have met never went to college or decided to leave early. They built their own paths and they are doing amazing things. If you are on a different journey, you still belong in every room you walk into. Your story matters just as much. Reach out to people who look like you, who come from where you come from, and who have taken unique paths. There is so much to learn from all kinds of experiences.

You do not need permission to dream big. You do not need to wait to be chosen. Whether you are just figuring things out or already making moves, I am proud of you. Keep showing up. You are already doing better than you think.

Here are some opportunities for high school and college students.ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ

If a link doesn’t work or you can’t find it (sometimes companies update their sites), please reach out to us at [email protected].

💻 Paid Remote-Only Opportunities

These are completely virtual and offer a stipend, hourly pay, or internship compensation:

 

💻 Unpaid / Free Remote-Only Programs

These offer free access to training, mentorship, or certifications, but no direct stipend or wage:

Scholarships ദ്ദിᵔ.˛.ᵔ₎

Our scholarship list is now $3 just for today! : here

 Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship – $500
📅 Deadline: April 29, 2025
Eligibility: Open to high school or college students with autism attending a post-secondary program in the 2025–2026 academic year. No geographic restrictions (U.S. + International).

The Cooke Young Scholars Program – $55,000
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility: Exceptionally promising 7th grade students with financial need. This five-year pre-college program provides academic advising, educational support, and funding for school, summer programs, internships, and enrichment opportunities.
📩 Email: [email protected]

oxyGEN Scholarship for Undergraduate Students – $1,000+
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility: U.S. undergraduate students pursuing higher education, with a focus on leadership and future growth. Sponsored by AT&T’s employee resource group.

RentHop College Scholarship – $1,000
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in bachelor’s or associate degree programs in the U.S. Must demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and academic motivation.

The Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship – Up to $10,000
📅 Deadline: May 15, 2025
Eligibility: High school seniors with financial need. Must be U.S. citizens enrolling full-time at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university. Renewable for up to four years.

The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship – $5,000
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility: First-gen, low-income students of color enrolling in a Colorado-accredited institution; 2.25+ GPA, FAFSA or financial need form required.

The Mustard Seed Balance Scholarship – $1,000
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility: Undergrads with account balances under $1,000. Minimal application, no essays required.

All Things College Visionary Scholarship – $1,000
📅 Deadline: May 1, 2025
Eligibility: Black or Latinx U.S. citizens, 2.5+ GPA, high school seniors planning to attend an HBCU or PWI.

Leavitt Machinery Safety Scholarship – $500
📅 Deadline: May 1, 2025
Eligibility: U.S. or Canadian residents enrolled in a 2+ year degree program, 2.5+ GPA. Write an essay about a safety procedure that could have prevented an injury.

GMGSF Game Development Scholarship – $10,000
📅 Deadline: May 1, 2025
Eligibility: U.S.-based women or non-binary students interested in video game development, financial need required, must be starting or transferring into a 4-year college program.

ScienceSaves Video Contest – $10,000
📅 Deadline: May 5, 2025
Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors entering college in Fall 2025. Submit a 20–30 second video answering: “What has science done for me?”

Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority Scholarship – $1,000
📅 Deadline: May 15, 2025
Eligibility: Chicana/Latina high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5+. Open regardless of citizenship status.

Latinos in Finance Scholarship – Amount Varies
📅 Deadline: August 22, 2025
Eligibility: Latinx students pursuing careers in finance. Includes mentorship, community, and financial aid support.

 ✈️ Fully Funded Travel Opportunities for Students°｡🧸𓏲⋆.🧺𖦹 ₊˚

  1. Shark Tank of Wellness Global Student Competition | College \ Up to $5,000 prize + all expenses paid trip
    🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025 | Apply

    🏆 Finalists pitch a wellness business idea to global investors
    🌍 Travel to the Global Wellness Summit (all expenses paid)
    💰 1st: $5,000 | 2nd: $3,000 | 3rd: $2,000

  1. 💻 Free Virtual Career Programs & Certifications

These opportunities are completely free, remote, and offer certifications, insights, or access to professional development.

  • IBM SkillsBuild
    Free self-paced courses in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and workplace skills
    Includes IBM-branded digital credentials upon completion

  • Goldman Sachs Virtual Insight Series
    4-week live virtual program for students graduating between June 2025 – May 2028
    Offers career exploration, customizable sessions, and insight into Goldman Sachs’ work

  • Oracle REACH Summer Engagement Program
    Live summer program for students exploring careers in tech, sales, and consulting
    Includes boot camps, mock interviews, and mentorship with Oracle professionals

  • Career Accelerator for Young Women by Girls With Impact
    Free, high-impact training series beginning May 12 and June 9
    Focused on building leadership, business, and digital skills for young women

  • Google Digital Garage – Weekly Webinars
    Live training sessions on resumes, cover letters, job searching, digital presence, and more
    Open to all high school and college students

  • Diem Academy
    6-week virtual insider experience at a female-founded, venture-backed tech company
    Includes resume building, LinkedIn glow-up, and a certificate of completion
    Open to college students globally

See You in Two Weeks! ❤️
The next newsletter will be out two weeks so mark your calendars for May 7th Until then, take care, apply for these amazing programs, and keep pushing toward your dreams! 💕

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