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If you could sit down with your 22-year-old self for an hour, what would you say? Would you tell them to stop worrying so much? Perhaps you’d tell them not to take every rejection personally. Maybe you’d even help them understand that the job that appears to define their entire

Unemployment is one of the toughest things a person can go through. And while that’s always been true, the stress of joblessness seems to be taking on a completely new tenor these days. While there are some signs of recovery, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that annual hires declined

Talent is everywhere. Access isn’t. For a lot of capable people, especially those from underserved communities, the hardest part of building a tech career isn’t the work. It’s getting access to the informal systems that quietly decide who moves forward. The quick message about which team is hiring. The honest

The advent of the internet and social media heralded a bright future defined by seamless communication, where anyone could talk to everyone whenever they wanted. Unfortunately, this utopian pipe dream never fully materialized. Instead, we seem to be backsliding into a dangerous era of noncommunication, where the very structures of

Breaking into tech takes confidence, guidance, and the desire to learn. For Mumina Abdi, these three components came together to help her launch a career in software engineering that previously seemed unrealistic. And Wevise was there to help. Learning to code is hard, but getting a foot in the door

March is Women’s History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate the momentous gains for women in the workplace and in society at large over the last century. The progress is undeniable: women now make up almost half of the U.S. workforce and now hold about 35% of leadership positions. Additionally,

The incredible Stephanie Ayala is Wevise’s January 2026 Volunteer of the Month. As Chief of Staff, Stephanie plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role that helps keep the Wevise focused, aligned, and forward-moving during a very busy and exciting time. Stephanie works directly with Wevise’s Board President, serving as a “right-hand Swiss

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Monique Moguel had an introspective moment shared by many in her position. At the time, she worked in banking, and the world of finance allowed her to parlay her skillset into a successful, stable career. But her quick growth and ascension came with an impersonal

Mentorship is about more than just providing a network, or a job, or a path forward for a mentee looking to break into the tech field. It’s also about developing a genuine connection that can lead to short-term or even lifelong fellowship between two people. A mentee needs to feel