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NYS Excelsior Service Fellowship, 2025-2026

NYS Excelsior Service Fellowship, 2025-2026

The New York State Excelsior Service Fellowship Program is a paid two-year fellowship offering talented graduate, law, and advanced degree program graduates unmatched training and experience in New York State government.
Stand Out Online: How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Summary

Stand Out Online: How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Summary

The LinkedIn About section is one of the most important sections of your profile. Although each person’s Summary section will be unique, this blog post will summarize some of the latest thoughts, ideas, and examples of LinkedIn Summaries from various career experts.
Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile

Once you are on LinkedIn and have something that resembles a profile, your next step is optimization. Profile optimization makes it more likely that you will be found by others and approached for career and networking opportunities.
Should I Be on LinkedIn?

Should I Be on LinkedIn?

If you are a professional who expects to have some type of career for many years to come, YES, you need to be on LinkedIn. LinkedIn allows professionals across industries and roles to connect, share information, and explore new opportunities.
Finding Funding at The Graduate Center and Beyond

Finding Funding at The Graduate Center and Beyond

Students frequently come to our office with questions about how to secure funding for their graduate-level programs and ways to supplement their incomes. This post provides information about the types of funding available both at and beyond the GC.

Altfest Graduate Internship Program

The Altfest Graduate Internship Program allows students to cultivate their own internship opportunity at an organization that best suits their academic interests and/or professional goals. Students who find a summer internship with an organization may then apply to the Altfest Graduate Internship Program for funding. The program provides $4,000 for the summer; interns are expected to work a minimum of 120 total hours. The manner in which these hours are completed can be flexible and will be agreed upon with the host organization during the application process. The program is competitive—a limited number of awards are made each year. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 24, 2023
Find the Right Internship for Your Career: Part 2

Find the Right Internship for Your Career: Part 2

The internship search journey can be difficult to navigate without the proper strategy. Our plan is designed to equip you with the necessary tools and strategies to secure valuable internship experiences that align with your goals.
10 Reasons to Complete an Internship

10 Reasons to Complete an Internship

There are many reasons why both current students and recent graduates should consider completing an internship, including both personal and professional growth. Here is a list of 10 reasons why completing an internship might be beneficial to you.

Breaking Into Data Science

We often see students in our office interested in careers in data science. We’ve compiled this tip sheet with basic information on the field and ways CUNY GC students can… Read the rest
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