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The Who, What, Where, and Why of Scholarships
As Nelson Mandela once stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. However, the ever-increasing costs of higher education might make the dream seem out of reach for many. There is some good news - there are many opportunities...
Elevate Your Resume – Don’t Forget to Include Your Volunteer Work!
Elevate Your Resume – Don’t Forget to Include Your Volunteer Work! In today's competitive job market, a well-crafted resume can be the key to unlocking incredible opportunities. For the experienced professional, integrating volunteer work into your resume can set you...
Three Tips to Secure Your Summer Internship Now
While most college students are just settling into the new term and next summer's break seems ages away, now might be the time to secure that important internship. Students are often surprised to learn that internship applications open during the early winter season...
How to Make the Most out of College Life – for Commuters Too!
There are many reasons why going to college is important beyond the degree a student will earn. The college experience is also a time for students to develop their interests, increase job opportunities for the future, set themselves up for higher potential earnings,...
Narelys: Success is possible no matter where you are.
Reposted with permission from the author, who noted that their words are as true today as they were back in 2016 – when our organization was called Capital Region Sponsor A Scholar which has since been changed to 518 ElevatED. The mission of 518 ElevatED is to...
Level UP on Your Financial Game
April is Financial Literacy Month—but this is a skill that we should constantly be building every month of the year. We thank our partners at Bank of America and their Better Money Habits program for sharing these great tips with us. While it might sound daunting,...
You Were Accepted, Now What? A Guide to Compare Financial Aid Packages
The road to choosing a college is a long one. Getting accepted is just the beginning. As you narrow down your list of colleges, comparing things like location and courses of study is a good place to start, but once those financial aid award letters come, the...
Top 3 Reasons to Become a Mentor – A few hours a month goes a long way!
By Jennifer Miller, 518 ElevatED Board Member and Mentor As this new year begins you may reflect or consider making resolutions that are full of possibilities for growth and change. But as you consider your year ahead, you might want to think about not just what...
Getting the Most Out of Your Year End Giving
By: Laura Marx, 518 ElevatED, President & CEO It is proven that giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being. As we close out the year and people are thinking about making charitable gifts, it is helpful to know what you...