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Case Study: Firstly Career Jumpstart Mentorship Program

Firstly launched the Career Jumpstart Mentorship Program at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic to directly address the professional development challenges faced by first-generation and low-income undergraduate students. Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on these students, the program was designed to equip them with essential skills and confidence to navigate the competitive job market successfully.

May 7, 2024

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4 Steps to Launch your own Mentorship Program

Students and higher education professionals agree that mentorship is crucial to a student’s success, but the barriers to implementation block many potential mentorship programs from happening. While program leads can easily reach out to student and alumni communities to solicit participation, it is dangerous to run a mentorship program without intentional planning. A program created without proper planning can lead to a lot of effort spent without seeing the intended outcomes.

August 10, 2022

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Launch a Mentorship Program for First-Generation College Students

While mentorship programs help with student retention and job placement, first-generation college students have specific needs that aren't met by colleges currently. Launch and improve your mentorship programs for first-generation college students using a technology-enabled mentorship software platform.

June 18, 2022

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