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If you are one of the first to attend college in your family, you have reason to be proud.  Now that you are here, we want to make sure you can make the most of your experience at UW. Our coaches at the Career and Internship Center are versed in helping orient you towards the many resources and opportunities available to you as a Husky, especially when it comes to out of classroom experiences like research, internships, campus groups and events, and experiential learning.  Your path to college is filled with experiences that have given you marketable skills. We want to help you articulate those experiences in a way that can help you find work that matches up to your unique skills and interests. If you want to get started, schedule an appointment with one of our coaches, come to a drop-in, or attend one of our many events.

Launching a Successful Latine-focused Candle Company with Bonita Fierce Candles Founder Melissa Gallardo

In this episode, I speak to the founder and CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles, Melissa Gallardo. Melissa shares her journey of launching a candle brand that celebrates Latine Culture and Heritage. She talks about how she turned her hobby into …

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Latinas in the C-Suite are Essential for Business Success

As a Latina executive who has navigated the complex landscape of corporate America for over two decades, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of diversity in leadership. Let me be clear: When Latinas lead, everyone wins. Period. But the journey …

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How This Analyst Learned to Serve — and Lead — at NGA

Anne Do was recently visiting her cousin in San Francisco, California, for less than 48 hours. In that time, she made two cakes and a dozen French macarons.

“I told my family, ‘You won’t be seeing me for a while!’ …

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How to Pivot from Entrepreneurship to Corporate

The fastest way to transition from one industry to another is to embody the identity of someone in your desired field. In this episode, I share two easy steps that you can take to transition from entrepreneurship to corporate life. …

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Why Every First-Gen Entrepreneur Needs a Business Mentor

Are you a first-generation student dreaming of starting your own business? This episode is for you.

In Episode 175 of The First-Gen Lounge, host brings on Traniece Bruce — a DEI consultant, higher education professional, and first-gen advocate — for an honest, …

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