Spring Campus Reconnects

Join us on your college campus starting March 11 and running through March 29th!

We will be on campus from 8:30-5 on the scheduled date. Take a look at the dates in the graphic above.

We'd love to see you--please stop by, say hi and connect, and we'll buy you a coffee

Opportunity Scholarship

There are 10 scholarships available to 10 students, each scholarship award is $5,000 (dependent on your financial need). The deadline to apply is March 29th. Make sure you answer each question thoughtfully, and read the agreement language carefully!

Click the link below to start your application today.

Suited for Success Panelists Wanted

The Class of 2024's Suited for Success event will be hosted at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on May 2.

At the start of the program at 4:00 PM, we host an alumni panel to give seniors advise as they head to post-secondary.

We need 4 panelists this year! Interested & available? Respond to this email!

Introducing CareerSpring!

We are so excited to parter with CareerSpring to connect our students (YOU) with local & national organizations and companies to help you find an internship or job! CareerSpring is an online networking and job placement platform with career information, advice, connections, and job opportunities, all in one place.

This is an exclusive partnership you have access to just by being an student with our organization. All free, no catch.

To get started, click the link below. Use passcode DRDFS.

Some of the first students to register will receive a prize, so register today!

Questions? Reach out to Erin.

Graduating this Spring?

First, we're so excited that you're reaching this incredible milestone, congratulations! Second, we'd love to know about your graduation so we can celebrate you, and send you a DRDFS stole to wear when you walk.

What to Know About the New FAFSA

Keep up with all of the latest updates and resources related to the 2024-25 FAFSA at michigan.gov/fafsainfo. The information available includes: How to create a FSA ID Contributor information Determining dependency status Guidance for parents with no SSN Documents needed while completing the FAFSA What to expect next Helpful videos and tutorials FAFSA Help resources And more! Helpful FAFSA updates and reminders will continue to be shared as this information is updated.

If you need FAFSA help, reach out to Erin at etalbot@drdfs.org.

March is Women's History Month

The 2024 national theme for Women's History Month is "Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion." Throughout history, women have had to fight for equity and the right to pursue an education. Recent data underscores the necessity of women attaining higher education. Over the next decade, "non-college women are slated to lose the most middle-wage jobs — jobs that have historically allowed them to provide for themselves and their family," according to a report from Third Way. The report also states "job growth for non-college women will be concentrated in the lowest-paying sectors." As middle-wage jobs disappear, postsecondary education becomes even more critical to ensure women have equitable career opportunities and that our state has a diverse and robust workforce.

Read more from Third Way →

Read the governor's proclamation →

All the other good stuff

Resources and News 📰

• Learn about MI Bridges Here and Apply for Food Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources: Free, confidential, anonymous screening tools are available at mhascreening.org for youth and parents who are concerned about their mental health. After taking a screen, results are provided along with tips for next steps.
• Growing Inland Achievement is holding virtual office hours every Friday through March to provide FAFSA completion assistance.
• Interested in attending college with free tuition? Explore Free 4-Year Tuition Programs here.
• Roadtrip Nation: Education Entrepreneurs Roadtrip (apply by March 24)
• Roadtrip Nation: Making College Worth It Roadtrip (apply by April 14)
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Young Scholarship Program (apply by May 9) 
• ARTICLE: Even in Blue-Collar Careers, a College Degree Can Mean More 

Jobs and Opportunities 💼

• A DRDFS Partner! Faygo Brand Ambassador (Seasonal) - Detroit, MI - Indeed.com 
• A DRDFS Partner! Lincoln Financial Group is looking for a Sales Intern for this upcoming summer cohort. If you're a rising junior or senior, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with 40 hours/week availability between 6/5-8/4, and are interested in sales, email Erin at etalbot@drdfs.org for the full internship posting.
• If you are seeking a year-long full-time, paid job that comes with a unique opportunity to make an impact, build community, grow as a leader, develop skills, connect with mentors and local leaders, we invite you to learn more and apply today to become a Challenge Detroit Fellow.

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