Welcome to our community for First Generation students! This virtual online community is a dedicated space for students to connect, peruse resources, and find valuable information to help in any stage of your career journey.
The Center for Career and Professional Development is proud to partner with the Office for Student Success to serve first-generation students. We encourage students to use both of our offices for their career planning and future.
In this empowering episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the often-intimidating world of professional networking for first-generation college students and graduates. We understand that for many, the idea of ‘consulting’ or finding connections within an industry can feel completely foreign, …
First-generation college and university students in the United States are defined as those whose parents did not attend college. According to Wikipedia, first-generation college students tend to be older, come from families with lower incomes, attend college part-time, live off-campus, …
Embarking on the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider when looking for a job, from the work environment to career development, but what are the most important factors to keep in mind? …
