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
Stepping into the technology field can feel like both an exciting and daunting journey. Whether you’re pursuing a master’s or PhD, there are an abundance of resources designed to help… Read the rest
Tai-Danae Bradley earned her PhD in Mathematics at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now a Research Mathematician at SandboxAQ.
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.
Lisa Tagliaferri earned her PhD in Comparative Literature at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now a Senior Director of Developer Enablement at Chainguard. Erin Rose Glass earned her PhD in English at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now a Product Manager at Chainguard.
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.
Mawia Khogali earned her PhD in Psychology and Law at the CUNY Graduate Center. Over the past five years, she has worked for the nonprofit organization, the Center for Policing Equity.
Aaron Botwick earned his PhD in English at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now an Assistant Professor of English at Hostos Community College.
Rebekah Tweed, Executive Director of All Tech is Human, came to GC to speak with graduate students about Public Interest Technology (PIT) Careers on December 13, 2023.
This event culminated… Read the rest
Jody Vaisman, Academic Director for the CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies, held a workshop entitled, “Applying for Higher Ed Admin Jobs”. An interdisciplinary group of graduate students participated… Read the rest
Suzanne Vickberg earned her Master's and PhD in Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now an author, professional coach, and Chief Researcher at Deloitte Greenhouse.
Humanities graduate students have many marketable skills that are valued in non-profit organizations, but the prospect of transitioning from academia to these other career pathways can seem daunting. Make some… Read the rest
Do you have a passion for social and economic justice? Do you want to be on the front lines of activism? If so, consider a career in the Labor Movement.
Many graduate students are interested in teaching at K-12 schools, but might not be sure how to get started. This blog post explains the different pathways to certification.
The ins-and-outs of product development and portfolio management are often not taught in graduate school, which leaves students at a disadvantage when pursuing non-academic career paths.
Transitioning to industry from academia is not as hard as some may think, but it does take time. When I realized that I wanted to leave the lab bench, I prepared myself and made a plan.