We’re over it.
The ghosting. The searching. Questioning if the job post is even real.
I’m over it. Are you over it?
UGH. Its the mood that I’ve been feeling lately and probably you too if your reading this.
So, lets figure it out together, I’ve been searching for work for sometime now and why not share what I’m finding and learning?
Resources Of The Week
Website of the week: The website is a bit hard to navigate. But ApprenticeshipUSA offers opportunities across the country.
US Job News: Even with a small gain in health care the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job report isn’t too hot.
Key words to search this week: fellowship programs 2026 and apprenticeship programs 2026. A lot of programs are open for enrollment for next year. This is the perfect time to gain paid on the job training.
Real Sites, Real jobs
When I find legit sites, companies, or jobs. I’ll send them your way.
This week, I’ve found a few apprenticeships and fellowships.
Google Apprenticeship: 18 month program open to high school grads or those looking for a career change. Relocation is provided to those who get accepted into the program. Apprenticeships are available every year in the UK, EU, India and US.
US applications closes out on the Sep 11th! So, get your application in soon!
US apprentices receive a nationally-recognized credential, certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Sony Data Analytics Rotation Training Program 2025-2026: A 2-year rotation career program with Sony Music in NYC for college graduates with rotations through 4 departments lasting six months each. ( May have to do a rotation in London )
American Service Fellowship: Open until December 1st, Harvard Kennedy School is offering a one-year full scholarship and a stipend for a Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) to at least 50 students who are:
U.S. military veterans and active-duty military
Federal, state, tribal, and local public employees—including public school teachers, fire fighters, and police officers
Alumni of national service programs such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps
Hawai'i Marine Fellow: Full-time two-year position in The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Hawai‘i Marine Fellowship Program. For those with 1 year of experience in natural resources management or related and ability to snorkel for at least 3 hours at a time in challenging weather condition.
Paid to Learn? Yes, It’s Still a Thing.
Forget the myth that you have to be fully trained before you’re worth hiring. Some companies do invest in people. They just don’t advertise it loudly.
And honestly, hitting the ground running sounds great, but expecting it from day one? That’s not always realistic. Every department has its own workflow that new hires must learn. Some software and tools aren’t even accessible unless you have an enterprise license or a personal subscription that costs an arm and a leg. Plus, even the most qualified candidate needs time to adjust to a company’s culture.
Apprenticeships and fellowships aren’t just for tradespeople, recent grads, or artists. As shown above, there is a range of different paid learning opportunities. You’re not paying in, they’re paying you.
Why is its great for companies? They get to shape someone into their ideal candidate and get a fresh perceptive from someone outside the industry.
Why this may be for you? It’s for people who are ready to commit, show up, and genuinely want to learn.
Search for: Explore what your local state or city is offering and which companies or organizations they’re partnering with. Find companies you're interested in, then look into the networks or initiatives they’re part of that help people gain experience.
For Example: Let’s say you’re interested in working with a company like Wegmans. They offer professional development programs for high school and college graduates. Or take the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), they don’t just support small businesses. They also offer fellowships, workforce development programs, non-city-funded positions, and more.
This job market is tough. Some of us just need a little guidance to get where we’re meant to be. I hope this newsletter helps you find your way.