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Information and resources for those who identify as First Generation / Low Income

The following resources are curated specifically to assist students who identify as first-generation or low income college students, and all students who support the advancement of students who identify as first-generation or low income, explore their interests, find opportunities that best suit their needs and desires, and attain the goals they set for themselves.

FirstGen LowIncome Scholars:

Pomona FLI Scholars Website

FLI on Pomona.edu

Below is an Airtable of collected resources:

Featured Articles

How to Pivot from Entrepreneurship to Corporate

The fastest way to transition from one industry to another is to embody the identity of someone in your desired field. In this episode, I share two easy steps that you can take to transition from entrepreneurship to corporate life. …

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Why Every First-Gen Entrepreneur Needs a Business Mentor

Are you a first-generation student dreaming of starting your own business? This episode is for you.

In Episode 175 of The First-Gen Lounge, host brings on Traniece Bruce — a DEI consultant, higher education professional, and first-gen advocate — for an honest, …

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Career Exploration: Actor

Listen to First-Generation Actor, Joseph Palmore, discuss his path to his profession. Joseph will detail a typical day in his life, his salary, and how we found his career path. Career Exploration series is produced by CareerSpring, the leading nonprofit …

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How to Navigate the Job Market as a First-Generation Student

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, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Ask for a Raise

In this episode, I go over the finer details on how to ask for a raise. These are the exact steps my client used to get a $15K raise this month, even after being in the same job for years. …

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Career Resources

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