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SPOTLIGHT TWO
The second job phenomenon
For the second straight year, we’ve observed a
group of graduates (21%) who are employed full-
time, but also hold a second job. As with last year,
the nature of these second jobs is not predominantly
menial after-hours positions to help pay the bills,
such as rideshare driver, cashier, or bartender. More
often, these second jobs enhance our graduates’
professional experience–including school counselor,
freelance writer, and marketing consultant.
Nearly a third of these second jobs are
entrepreneurial in spirit and advance our graduates’
career goals. We’re also seeing alumni pursue
volunteer positions that align with their values and
build leadership skills. For example, in addition to his
full-time role as Chapter Financial Support Analyst
at the Sierra Club, College Track Oakland alumnae
Jarvis also serves on the Board of Directors of the
Urban Financial Service Coalition.
As our alumni network grows, College Track
will continue to roll out resources that connect
our alumni to career opportunities and
entrepreneurial ventures.
“After earning my degree, I dabbled in various sectors
within the financial services industry, which led me to
my current position as a Financial Analyst for the Sierra
Club. While the bulk of the organization spends their time
on environmental justice and climate change, I keep the
wheels turning by coordinating our finances to assure that
we have the funding to achieve our goals. In addition to
this full-time role, I am also donating my time to serve as
Treasurer at the Urban Financial Service Coalition’s Bay
Area chapter. The Coalition is a 100% volunteer-based
group of minority professionals in the financial services
industry and related fields, who want to ensure the full and
equitable participation of people of color at all levels in the
financial services industry. The position I do both within
and outside the parameters of my work at the Sierra Club
allows me to grow and learn within the finance industry,
while also offering my experience and expertise to the next
generation of leaders from my community.”
-Jarvis, College Track Oakland,
B.A., Clark Atlanta University 2014
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