Rivet
Step off the conventional career path and follow the next generation of workers as they find well-paying jobs that they enjoy.
Latest Episodes
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In this episode, we explore the stigma surrounding two-year community colleges and how that image is changing. -
This past summer, Dashawn’s mom told him that if he didn’t want to cut the grass, he had to do something productive with his time. She urged him to join the Boys and Girls Club’s Summer Work Program that placed youth aged 14-18 in paying positions. -
There was a time before college even existed – before it was “THE” ticket to a good career. Centuries before college, these things called “apprenticeships” helped people get ahead. -
Sometimes, we know what we want to be when we grow up, but aren’t sure how to get there. Erica Miller knew she wanted to work with robots, but didn’t know what steps to take. When she told her high school guidance counselor about her goals, she didn’t find much help. -
On Rivet, young people share their stories of getting ahead, taking pathways outside of a four-year college degree.
Resources
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David Schwarzenberg/PixabayWOSU Public Media has collated a list of resources to help job seekers during this difficult time. These community organizations are continuing to offer programming and training – as well as additional resources in this time. -
This week, we’ll be swapping our traditional “web extra” structure for a moment of brief reflection, as I tell you lovely people about my experience working on Rivet. -
Women are often discouraged from pursuing STEM fields from a young age, and as such, many of these careers remain male-dominated. There are several programs are cropping up to mend the gender gap in computer science careers. -
The path to a high school diploma isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. Many students follow the traditional routes—state testing, ACT & SAT—but are unaware of a third, lesser-known option. Take a step off the beaten path with us as we explore industry-recognized credentials and discover how they can earn you a high school diploma and more. -
Although they have a few things in common, internships and apprenticeships are vastly different from one another—and they’re often confused. Both provide hands-on experience and a taste of professionalism, but that’s about where the similarities end. -
Though career technical schools come with dozens of benefits, many students struggle to adjust to the transition. We talked to C-TEC’s Career Development Coordinator Alyssa Johnston for a few tips on making the switch to a career technical school.
Videos
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Follow Billan Gurreh as she navigates the difficulties that come with switching schools and gains the skills to work in a burgeoning healthcare field. -
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As a fourth-generation farmer, Chris Dible has spent his entire life surrounded by agriculture. Tending to the land is in his blood. Follow Chris as he discovers a passion for science with the help of a special teacher and learns about the many career opportunities in agriculture, Ohio’s largest industry. -
YouthBuild Columbus is a dropout recovery high school serving students who wish to obtain their high school diploma while earning certification in construction, nursing, manufacturing and office tech.Find out how students have connected with a Stambaugh-Elwood resident as the renovation of his home continues to unfold. -
Follow along as Miguel Tucker knocks on the door of Impact Community Action, an organization that helps put people to work in the building trades. -
Danavan McIntosh describes his experience going through the CompTIA A+ Program at Goodwill Columbus. This free program trains individuals to earn the most basic degree in the IT field – the CompTIA A+ certificate. -
The Boys and Girls Club Columbus’s Summer Work Program teaches the importance of work and acquaints participants with interpersonal skills you learn on-the-job. These three students share the lessons they learned during this past 2018 Summer Work Program. -
Erica Miller works as a Technician at Stanley Electric, a factory that makes headlights and tail lights for car companies like Honda North America. In this video, Erica explains why solving problems – or troubleshooting – is her favorite part of this job.
