Grad2Hire

What is Grad2Hire?

Grad2Hire is a career readiness + post-graduation fellowship program for soon-to-be or recent college grads.

Complete a 5-week bootcamp to learn critical career management skills, build your network, and explore careers in high demand sectors/professions.

Get referred for a full-time role or placed in a Fellowship (aka internship) to gain meaningful work experience.

Launch your career with confidence!

Are you a company interested in hosting a Fellow or hiring our graduates? Let's Chat!

Available Industry Tracks

Risk Management & Insurance (RMI)

Careers in risk management or the insurance industry are meaningful, stable, and pay well, but you've probably never considered them. So, let's explore!

Other Industry Tracks - Working on it!

Applications for the Spring 2026 cohort will open in late March 2026.

Spring Cohort Program Start Date: June 1, 2026

what Grad2Hire Participants are saying

[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical

"[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical. I learned how to truly see myself in the workplace. I learned what it means to communicate with clarity and purpose. I learned how to carry myself in rooms where I once felt unsure, and how to turn uncertainty into curiosity instead of fear."

Check out Joy's detailed reflection on the program!

~Joy (Worcester State University)

This fellowship program is truly special

[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical

"This fellowship program is truly special, and it has opened up new possibilities, perspectives, and opportunities for me. Your dedication to expanding career visibility, supporting international students, and connecting us with such inspiring professionals is something I deeply admire."

~Pooja (St. John's University)

Incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience

"The Grad2Hire program with Linda was an incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience for my career going forward, and it helped instill a sense of confidence in me that I needed."

~Atish (University of Michigan)

[L]anded a role 30 days later!

Incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience

"I highly recommend new grads to apply! I completed Linda's program that helped sharpen my resume skills and landed a role 30 days later!"

~Mari (University of Maine)

How Grad2hire works

Career Readiness Bootcamp

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Career Readiness Bootcamp

Soon-to-be or recent graduates participate in a 5-week bootcamp

Career Skills: build career skills (e.g., resume, interviewing)
Professional Skills: master soft skills (e.g., communications, professional behaviors)
Discover careers in Risk Management & Insurance

Put Your Skills to Use

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Career Readiness Bootcamp

Practice your skills through our signature capstone events

Mock Interview Festival: hone your interview skills and get honest feedback from working professionals.
RiskReady Capstone: work in teams to propose solutions to risk and insurance scenarios. Teams present their solutions to industry leaders.

Job Referral or Fellowship

Launch Your Career with Confidence

After bootcamp, grads will be referred for full time roles or a Fellowship lasting up to 6 months primarily in Risk Management (any industry) or Insurance.

Gain experience
Earn a stipend during your Fellowship
Receive career coaching and mentorship to ensure success

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Upon completion, you will have gained resume-boosting experience to launch your career!

Gain confidence
Leverage your experience to secure your next job
Build your professional network

What you can expect

Get Career Ready with Impactful Training

In just 5 weeks, build a standout resume, practice interview and networking skills, learn how to communicate like a pro, and get ready to thrive in your first full-time role. You’ve earned the degree —now it’s time to prepare for the workplace.

Personalized Guidance and Support

Each Fellow will have the opportunity to receive personalized feedback on their:

Resume
LinkedIn Profile
Elevator Pitch
Interview Skills via our Mock Interview Festival

Explore Meaningful Careers You Never Considered

Most people have never thought about working in risk management or insurance. However, careers in this area are meaningful, stable, and pay well. We introduce you to the industry, go over career opportunities & paths, and introduce you to professionals eager to share their insights with you.

Build Your Professional Network

Grad2Hire is supported by professionals who are eager to help new grads get their careers started. We invite guest speakers to deliver impactful lessons and talks in a small group setting. This allows you to not only learn from them, but also begin to build your network.

Practice Your Skills and Impress

Our capstone events, the Mock Interview Festival and RiskReady Capstone, provide additional opportunities for you to hone your interview skills and work in teams to propose solutions to real-world risk and insurance scenarios while being mentored by professionals.

Job Referral or Paid Fellowship with Mentorship

Bootcamp participants who complete the program in full are eligible to be referred for full-time roles or interview for a Fellowship with our company hosts. Selected Fellows receive a stipend for the duration of the program and ongoing coaching to help you succeed.

International Student?

If you’re on an F-1 visa and eligible for STEM OPT, we welcome you to participate. We advocate for all our employer partners to hire international students or accept them for the Fellowship. We can also provide support for any required documentation. However, the decision is ultimately up to our partners.

Sample Roles

Data Science / Machine Learning
Data / Business Anaytics
Risk Modeling & Analysis
Actuarial Analysis
Underwriting
Product / Pricing Analysis
Technical Product Management
Compliance and Risk Management
And More!

Our Professional Skills Partner

We are so pleased to be partnering with LifeHikes Foundation to deliver the Professional Skills portion of the Grad2Hire Program!

About LifeHikes Foundation

LifeHikes Foundation is committed to advancing sustainable professional and personal development in historically underserved communities. We proudly collaborate with LifeHikes® Inc., a globally recognized training organization founded by visionary Bill Hoogterp. Through our interactive and human-centered training programs, we empower individuals to communicate with clarity, confidence, and empathy—skills that are essential for fostering trust, inspiring action, and sustaining long-term community impact.

Key Dates and Eligibility

Key Dates

Spring 2026 RMI Career Readiness Bootcamp

Applications Open: March 2026
Selected Participants Notified: Rolling starting April 6, 2026
Career Readiness Bootcamp: June 1, 2026 to July 2, 2026

To be eligible, the applicant must be:

A recent graduate or student completing the final semester of Bachelors or higher degree program
Interested in exploring careers in Risk Management and Insurance
Have completed coursework involving quantitative analysis, any major can qualify
Able to commit 6 hours per week for the RMI Career Readiness Bootcamp. All sessions will be virtual and take place in evenings between 7-9pm EST, weekends mornings between 10-12pm EST, and Friday 12-1pm EST.

Note: completion of bootcamp does not guarantee a Fellowship placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at hello@lifthercareer.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How much is the stipend for the Fellowship?

This will depend on the role and location of the role. We will share information regarding stipends with you when sharing the opportunity.

Do I still have to interview for the Fellowship?

Yes, candidates will interview with employer hosts for the Fellowship. The decision to interview or offer the Fellowship to you is completely up to the employer host.

What's the Commitment Fee to participate in Grad2Hire?

Selected participants invest a $350 Commitment Fee to participate in the Grad2Hire career readiness bootcamp.

Why? When you sign up for Grad2Hire, we make a commitment to help you build critical career management and professional skills while exploring careers and preparing for your next step. Unlike other similar programs that charge thousands of dollars, we don't believe in gouging people when they're already vulnerable. However, we do want to ensure you are equally committed to getting the most out of the program.

Are opportunities only in Risk Management & Insurance?

Most of the opportunities, either full-time roles that we refer you for or the Fellowship, will be related to Risk Management and Insurance. However, it is not exclusive. We have referred students for careers in financial services, consulting, tech, HR, and other areas.

Our aim is to help you launch your career! If there are opportunities in other areas that are a fit and we can refer you, we absolutely will!

GRAD2HIRE: supporting you FROM GRADUATION TO CAREER

What is Grad2Hire?

Available Industry Tracks

what Grad2Hire Participants are saying

[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical

[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical

[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical

This fellowship program is truly special

[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical

[W]hat I gained went far beyond the practical

Incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience

Incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience

Incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience

[L]anded a role 30 days later!

Incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience

Incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience

How Grad2hire works

Career Readiness Bootcamp

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Career Readiness Bootcamp

Put Your Skills to Use

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Career Readiness Bootcamp

Job Referral or Fellowship

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Launch Your Career with Confidence

What you can expect

Get Career Ready with Impactful Training

Personalized Guidance and Support

Explore Meaningful Careers You Never Considered

Build Your Professional Network

Practice Your Skills and Impress

Job Referral or Paid Fellowship with Mentorship

International Student?

Sample Roles

Our Professional Skills Partner

Companies and Organizations Supporting our work

Key Dates and Eligibility

Key Dates

To be eligible, the applicant must be:

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Frequently Asked Questions

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