"Thank you so much for training us at the AAD Dermatology Career Prep Program. Learning about social capital building was truly life-changing! I’ve already shared these concepts with my sister. Since the training, I’ve become more confident in self-advocacy and have reached out to people already in my circle. I believe every student should learn about social capital!"

“I completed the Social Capital Smart course and haven’t stopped building my connections. Because of this, I landed incredible opportunities—interning at the Mayor's Office, working with Congresswoman Grace Meng’s office, and joining the Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-Medical Program (GET-UPP). I even met people who already knew about Social Capital Builders! Social capital education needs to be in every school.”

"I took the course in 2022, taught it to my peers in 2023, and now I have internships everywhere—Berkadia, Capital One, and Fannie Mae. This experience has inspired me to pursue my MBA. One key takeaway from the course is that social capital is about giving as much as receiving. I make sure my network knows how much they matter to me. Thank you, Social Capital Builders!"

Before Social Capital Smart, I thought landing an internship was all about applications and resumes. This training opened my eyes to the power of relationships. Through the strategies I learned, I secured an internship at the State Attorney General’s Office—not just by applying, but by engaging with the right people. Now, I know success isn’t just about getting in the door, but staying connected. I plan to keep using these skills to build relationships that will shape my career long after this internship ends."

I used to think my summer job was just for extra cash. Now I know how to connect with people who can help me long after summer’s over.

This was the first time my son came home from an internship talking about what he learned — not just what he earned.