Welcome to the DACA affinity community page!

This web page is meant to provide information and resources to help you navigate your career development as a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) student. We are here to support you and answer your questions throughout your job or internship search.  Feel free to browse the Fleishman Center resources to educate yourself about your rights.

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

5 Volunteering Spots to Gain Skills, Locally!

 

For those looking to enter Education and Human Services, having the right skills on your resume is very important. Luckily, there are many ways to gain relevant experience right on campus and in the local community! Check out this …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Learn Design-Related Skills(and more) for FREE Using edX!

Looking for a way to develop your skills that won’t cost a fortune? Check out edX where you can search through 3,000 courses from various areas of studies! Below are just a few of the free courses the site offers:

By Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith Senior Career Consultant
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5 Soft Skills Every Software Engineer Needs

Pop culture stereotypes depict computer programmers as non- client-facing, socially awkward office drones relegated to the basement office. However, the most successful software engineers are not only incredible problem-solvers; they’re seasoned communicators, empathizers and, yes, leaders. Like in any industry, …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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What Is a Credit Score and Why Does It Matter?

Credit scores are one of the most irritating but simultaneously important parts of the US financial system. This is a confusing concept for citizens and doubly so for international students. This post from a fellow international student will take you …

By Rebecca Zajac
Rebecca Zajac Career Engagement Graduate Assistant
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Featured Resources

This resource offers a variety of questions categorized by topic, plus a collection of customizable networking outreach message templates for …

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