Student Success Story: Anahi Figueroa

First, I would like to “Thank you” for giving me this opportunity. I have been out of college for over 10 years. The main reason for not attending college was due to the finances. I am very grateful that TWU offers …
By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Adaeze Ahanotu

My experience with the City of Austin Human Resources Department was a phenomenal opportunity. The task of recruiting an applicant for the right job is specific and persistent. I was able to use office apps to input applicants’ strongest suites …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Imma Lugtu

My experience with Lone Star Parity Project was fascinating because I learned how women in our communities aspire to make positive changes and impact in our communities. From my experience with speaking with women of different backgrounds, anyone can see …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Anushka Mukund

During my internship with the Houston Food Bank I became a part of their Apple Corps program, which is a dedicated group of volunteers that work in various roles at the food bank. I chose to complete my internship at …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Dear Career Consultant: What is Work-study??

Dear Career Consultant…

I was searching for an on-campus job on Handshake when I came across some postings that said “work-study only.” I was wondering what the difference was between this and regular on-campus jobs. Can I apply to work-study …

By Bryana Ortiz
Bryana Ortiz Career Consultant, Houston Campus
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Student Success Story: Samantha Loeb

The Urban Fellows Program has helped me to gain experience in mental health that will apply to my nursing career. I have gained valuable insight into how to communicate with people in pain and help guide them through it. This …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing Scams

We like to think the best of people, but reality it that during this crisis time people are going to try to take advantage of the situation. We have seen an increase in “phishing” scams, attempts via email or text, …

By Lucy Moran, MS.Ed., GCDF
Lucy Moran, MS.Ed., GCDF Interim Director/Associate Director, Consulting and Programming
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Is the Job the Right Fit for Me?

As you are anticipating or matriculating through the job search process, it is essential to understand how to determine if a job is a right fit for you. You may be just trying to find a career after graduating to …

By Trevor McCray, M.A.
Trevor McCray, M.A. Career Consultant, Dallas Campus
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This Company Hires For Potential—That’s Why They Interview Everyone Who Meets These Requirements

When you’re looking for a job, it might seem
like every listing has a long, complicated set of requirements—ones that you
mysteriously never seem to meet. But if you have the right foundational skills
(like communication, the ability to learn …

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Who’s Hiring | 7 Orgs Recruiting for Back-to-School Season

With summer coming to an end, it’s time for scarves and all things pumpkin-scented. But perhaps most importantly, it’s back-to-school season! Whether you’re looking for a teaching job or want to spend some time volunteering in the education sector, here …

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