Make, Manage, and Measure Impactful Programs

Software that helps you build and run mentorship, community, and accelerator programs without the extra work and headache.

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For Colleges 📚For Employers ‎💻

Transform Your Program Lifecycle
with One Platform

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Effortless Onboarding

Invite mentors and mentees and we'll handle the communication and organization to make it seamless.

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Comprehensive Outcomes Tracking

Automatically track and analyze outcomes to optimize your program's success.

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Customized Program Design

Pick customizable templates or build your own. Already got one? We'll take it to the next level.

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Meet Fundraising Goals

Attract more impact capital to scale your mission by reporting program outcomes to donor.

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Simplified Matching

Our data-driven matching process pairs participants based on identities and interests.

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Automate Tedious Tasks

Streamline operations, save time and money, and launch programs faster with our solution.

Online mentorship programs made easy.

Firstly helps you launch your mentorship program by taking care of all the manual emails, matching, and outcomes tracking.

Firstly helped us launch our mentorship month initiative. 25 employees ranging from junior Associates to senior Partners were engaged and excited to mentor local college students!
Terri L. - Asian ERG Lead, RSM

CSU East Bay's Career Development Program

CSU East Bay partners with Firstly to provide student-to-alumni mentorship for 150+ Students

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CSU East Bay's Career Development Program
CSU East Bay partners with Firstly to provide student-to-alumni mentorship for 150+ Students
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How it works

Streamline your mentorship program with our all-in-one platform.

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Streamlined
Program Design
Pick customizable templates or use your own. Already got one? We'll take it to the next level.
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Simplified Matching
Our data-driven matching process pairs participants based on identities and interests.
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Effortless Recruitment
Invite mentors and mentees and we'll handle the communication and organization to make it seamless.
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Comprehensive Outcomes Tracking
Automatically track and analyze outcomes to optimize your program's success.

How it works

We help you launch online mentorship programs that increase student retention and job placement rates.

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Program Design

Pick a program template used by other colleges. Already have a program? We'll help you scale it.

02

Recruitment

Invite your mentors and mentees to complete their profile. We'll handle the rest of the communication.

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Matching

Let your participants decide who they match with through our algorithmic matching process.

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Outcomes Tracking

Collect longitudinal outcomes data to analyze and show your mentorship program's impact.

Measurable Impact

Student Retention. Students who complete a Firstly program have a 16% higher retention rate over the national average.
The Student Experience

1

Meet your Coach

Schedule a 1:1 with a Career Coach to get started. Message them whenever you want about career stuff!

Schedule 1:1

2

Complete Assignments

Guided activities to level up your resume, interview, LinkedIn, and more.

Join Program

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Get Hired

We refer you to internships and jobs to increase your likelihood of getting hired by 10x!

Take your first step
How It Works
1
Meet your Coach
Get to know your Career Coach over a quick 1:1 Zoom call.
2
Complete Programs
Guided activities to level up your resume, interview, LinkedIn, and more.
3
Get Hired
Build your network and get referred to internships and jobs.

The Student Experience

Get support at every step of the way!

Discover your Career Track

Meet peers and working
professionals to learn more
and build your network

Level up your Career Prep

We help you craft resumes,
interview answers, and elevator
pitches that stand out

Secure Internships and Jobs

Firstly Career Coaches help
with job referrals, interviews,
and personalized advice

Your community of peers and mentors
for every step of the college-to-career journey

Programs for your entire community.

Peer-to-peer Mentorship
Boost student retention and sense of belonging on campus by connecting freshmen and sophomores with upperclassmen who can show them the ropes.
Alumni Flash Mentoring
Increase job placement rates and alumni engagement by connecting students with experienced alumni who can provide invaluable career advice and support.
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New Hire Onboarding
Foster a culture of belonging and connectivity by launching buddy programs that help your new hires feel supported while they onboard.

PARTNER WITH FIRSTLY

Companies

Colleges

Non-profits

Mentors

The Student Experience

Resume Revamp

Create a resume that is ready for landing internships and jobs.

Interview Prep

Crack the code
to the most challenging
interview questions.

Elevator Pitch

Discover your personal
brand and how
to pitch yourself.

Firstly Certified

Earn your certificate
by completing these 3 career development programs.

Student Success Stories

After graduating, I didn't find a job that I was interested in. Through Firstly's coffee chats, I met a mentor who referred me and helped me get my dream job in Tech!

Brittney S.

UC Irvine, 2021

TikTok

Platform Reliability Specialist

Firstly helped me find supportive peers who I can speak with about my professional goals. I feel more confident about my career now, especially after landing a finance internship.

David C.

CSU East Bay, 2023

Fremont Bank

Investment Services Intern

As a freshman, I felt so lost during the semester. Firstly's program gave me a support network that I can depend on for more than just career stuff.

Francine T.

CSU Long Beach, 2024

Apple

Product Manager Intern

Success Stories

Meet Your Peers

Brittney S.

UC Irvine

After graduating, I didn't find a job that I was interested in. I joined Firstly to learn more about what was out there. Through Firstly's coffee chats, I met someone who referred me and helped me get my dream job in Consulting!

David C.

CSU East Bay

Firstly helped me find peers who I can speak with about my professional goals. I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon Firstly because I don’t think I would have put myself out there if it weren’t for the program.

Francine T.

CSU Long Beach

As a freshman, I felt so lost during the semester. Firstly helped me evaluate my career goals and understand the professional world. The program gave me a support network that I can depend on for more than just career stuff.

Mentors Who Get You

Kate B.

Senior Manager @ Thrive Scholars
Woman
LGBTQ+
First-Gen or Low Income

As the first in my family to graduate high school and college, I’m passionate about helping people explore and discover their greatest passions and career potential. In my career, I’ve built and refined mentorship programs at the national level. I’m a connector, innovator, and systems builder at heart.

Jessa U.

Senior Associate @ KPMG
Asian
Woman
Immigrant

I started undergrad only 2 years after I moved from the Philippines. My journey has included a career in audit at Grant Thornton, international travel through internal audit and now a Finance business partner at Edwards Lifesciences. Love to help anyone with recruiting, resume reviews, career choices, or just figuring out college/adulting.

Aquil F.

Senior Associate @ Prohpet
Black
LGBTQ+
DACA or Dreamer

I've worked in tech, financial services, and boutique fitness in a variety of roles. I have mostly served as a data scientist and will transition to management consulting. For fun, I teach yoga a couple times per week. Happy to help with career choices and exploration, or if you identify as a nerd in any way.

Chris H.

Consultant @ Bain
First-Gen or Low income

I'm a first-gen college student, so getting through college was pretty much a solo act. I can help with providing advice, navigating college/careers, and avoiding the mistakes I had to learn the hard way. I’m an avid volleyball player and recreational gamer. Looking forward to connecting with you literally about anything because I enjoy talking, a lot.

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Questions?

Is this really free?

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Yes. Team Firstly was founded by a team of first-generation and low income college students so we know that the students who need Firstly the most are also those who have a hard time paying.

Our commitment to accelerating social and economic mobility means that students will never pay for this service.

How does this work?

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When students sign up for Firstly, they will be assigned a career coach who they can message whenever! Your career coach can help you with finding mentors, completing assignments, directing you to other resources.

Students will also complete mentorship programs and guided activities that prepare you for the professional world. This includes resume, interviews, LinkedIn, and more.

Students can also request a 1:1 mentor to help them with any of the assignments in the program. This is a great way to build your network and get relevant and specific help from someone who works in your desired career.

Who is this for?

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The Firstly program is designed for college students who are figuring out their careers. You do not need to have any experience to apply. We're here to help you take the first step.

We accept students (and recent graduates) from all years, majors, and stages in your career journey.

When does the program start?

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You can start any time and receive a Firstly career coach! We also have separate programs for specific colleges, non-profits, and employers on Firstly. These programs tend to have specific start and end dates that differ depending on the program.

What is the time commitment?

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The program is self-paced, and you can choose how often you’d like to interact with your career coach. If you have an active mentor match, you can expect to spend 2-3 hours with your mentor match in total.

How can I get started?

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Join Firstly and fill out your profile to get started! After this is completed, you can start browsing mentors on the platform. If you find a mentor who you really want to connect with, you can “Like” their profile to prioritize them in the matching process.

When will I get my match?

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Typically, mentees will be matched with a mentor in 2 week. However, sometimes there are delays when a lot of mentees apply at the same time. We appreciate your patience, and if you are ever wondering your status, you can email: team@firstly.pro

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