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Wherever you are in your career journey—and wherever it may take you—the CCD is here for you. We have the programs, tools, and resources to help you take the next step.

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Advocating for Youth and Driving Change Through Social Work  

Vanessa Galeana is a first-year Master of Social Work (MSW) student specializing in Children, Youth, and Families. With a strong foundation in education and youth development, Vanessa is building a career centered on advocacy, support, and meaningful impact for young people.

By Elizabeth Topete
Elizabeth Topete Career Ambassador
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How To Make It as a Freelancer in the Social-Impact Sector

Making the decision to work as a freelancer in the social-impact sector involves plenty of research and planning. Whether you’re just starting your career journey, switching sectors, or considering a side-gig, freelancing takes commitment and dedication.

That said, lending your …

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How to use LinkedIn’s ‘People’ Feature to Find Fellow Alumni at Companies  

Learn how to use LinkedIn’s People tab to find alumni at companies you’re interested in, build meaningful connections, and confidently reach out to expand your professional network.

By Alexis Parker
Alexis Parker Career Success Coach for Business Careers
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How to Format a Resume with Freelance Work

Whether you’ve spent years working independently or you’ve taken on side projects to grow your skills, freelance experience can be a powerful addition to your resume. It shows you’re self-disciplined, versatile, and experienced. Properly highlighting this type of work can …

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Want to Change Careers? Here’s How Informational Interviews Can Help

Transitioning into a new career can feel overwhelming, but one simple tool can make it a lot easier: the informational interview. If you’re thinking about switching fields, talking to people who already work in your target industry is one of …

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Interview Prep for UX Design Roles with Adobe

Adobe UX Designer (and Springboard mentor!) Karen Ko has a fascinating job: she works on the Creative Cloud Desktop application and Creative Cloud libraries. But a couple of years ago, she was just another applicant from a UX Bootcamp program. 

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Which industries will hire the most marketing and advertising professionals in 2025?

Almost every organization of any size employs one or more people to lead their marketing and advertising functions, even if that person is part-time or has other responsibilities. And, for larger organizations, it is normal for them to employ multiple …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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