Welcome to the First-Generation Students Community! 

Affinity communities are identity-focused groups that provide specialized resources and content that centers diversity, equity, and inclusion within the career development journey for students with minoritized identities. This page contains information on professional and student organizations you could get involved in, success story and advice blogs, and events and other resources centered around First-Generation Students and professionals throughout their career development journey. 

You can get email updates on this community by clicking the “Follow this affinity community” link on the right-hand side of the page. If you have any questions related to the First-Generation Students Community, other affinity communities, or general career topics, you’re welcome to make an appointment with one of our career coaches using the hyperlink below the “follow this affinity community” button.

Featured Articles

Trends, advice, and experiences in this community, written by Career Center staff and subject matter experts.

Resources

Focused job boards, educational content, and other tools designed specifically for this community.

Podcasts can open a window into someone else’s world. They’re a quick way to hear how people from different backgrounds navigate school, work, ambition, …

Since 1968, Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. (EOP) has led the way in diversity recruitment with a portfolio of seven national …

Professional Diversity Network – provides diverse communities with a trusted professional network, which pairs job seekers with employers who are …

The Council for Opportunity in Education is a nonprofit organization, established in 1981, dedicated to furthering the expansion of college …

The Center for First-Generation Student Success serves as the premiere source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for …

College Advising Corps works to increase the number of low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented high school students who enter and …

Alumni Mentors

Alumni mentors who are willing to be contacted for career advice and industry insights.

  • Cambridge, MA
  • Senior Placement Counselor Carney, Sandoe & Associates
Meet Cassie

Dennis Mema

Alumni Mentors
  • Washington D.C.
  • Attorney Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Meet Dennis

Alexandra Ocampo

Alumni Mentors
  • Fairfield, CT
  • Chief People Officer Southwest Community Health Center
Meet Alexandra

John Sponauer

Alumni Mentors
  • Southington, CT
  • VP of Marketing Communications & Philanthropic Giving Wheeler Health
Meet John

Campus Resources & Student Organizations

Professional Organizations

Join organizations of professionals who work in this community to expand your network.