One common refrain among FirstGen Ahead students is the need to establish and maintain existing professional relationships. But, how do you genuinely go about this and not appear self-serving? In addition to asking coaches and mentors for advice on what... Read More

FirstGen Ahead is fortunate to have experienced, engaged coaches to guide our students on a one-to-one basis as they prepare to transition from college to career. Over the course of the pilot program, we’ll be featuring our coaches in this... Read More

Professional networks are essential, especially considering up to 80% of positions are obtained through networks. To begin assessing their own networks, FirstGen Ahead students completed a network map and were asked to analyze it. Then they developed a plan to... Read More

The strategy of FirstGen Ahead’s pilot is responsive to a great need to empower first-generation college students in their transition from college to career. Our strategy is four-fold and can be summed up with eight words: trusted partners, timely guidance,... Read More

FirstGen students, we recognize that having someone in your corner matters – whether it’s a coach or a mentor. While the lines between the two are often blurred, coaching relationships are more time-bound, proactive, and focus on performance, while mentoring... Read More