America’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified almost 200 different careers for college graduates. First generation students are poised to pursue these careers and more, and contribute to America’s workforce in powerful ways. To unlock their employment potential, our Career Platform presents career information, provides a forum for career advice, facilitates networking and personal connections, and promotes job opportunities and candidate searches – all in one place. Whether you contribute to the Platform, gain from the Platform – or both – you’ll be part of the Network that works to support the American dream for first generation college students.
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What you get
Career Video Library
Our Career Video Library enables first gen students to explore career options, develop well-informed aspirations, and learn fundamental tips for the college to career transition.
Writer and Teacher
Hundreds of videos featuring professions from dozens of industries. Students gain insight and direction, as video speakers share topics from a ‘typical day’ to what they ‘wish they knew.’
Director, College Initiatives
Hundreds of videos featuring professions from dozens of industries. Students gain insight and direction, as video speakers share topics from a ‘typical day’ to what they ‘wish they knew.’
Manager, Oil Field Operations
Hundreds of videos featuring professions from dozens of industries. Students gain insight and direction, as video speakers share topics from a ‘typical day’ to what they ‘wish they knew.’
Personal advice
through our Career Advisor Forum
First generation students need strategic support to capitalize on their potential and launch a career. Our Platform’s Advisor Forum connects students to credible and experienced professionals for career advice that responds to their unique profile, circumstances, and aspirations.
Job Placement Services
Our Platform connects first generation college graduates to high-quality employers in need of diverse, top talent. In addition, CareerSpring’s regional job placement coaches conduct targeted candidates searches, to optimize matches between employers and individuals.
The CareerSpring Network works
CareerSpring is a collective of individuals and organizations who believe that first generation college students have the preparation and intellectual capacity, a set life experiences, and grit necessary to add significant value to our workforce. Together, employers, educators, community organizations, and volunteers build our Network of information and social capital to unlock this first generation student potential and facilitate high-quality employment that enables both individuals and employers to prosper. We have no doubt – our Network works.
Learn more about our Network Partners
“Genesys Works is proud to partner with CareerSpring to strengthen our community and ensure everyone has the opportunity to find meaningful work. We know how important it is for our alumni to connect with other professionals as they navigate the pathway to career success."
"The CareerSpring Network is very much in line with our company’s values for social impact, our goals for talent recruitment, and our belief in the future potential of first generation college students."
"Through the CareerSpring Platform, the Cristo Rey Network can strengthen and expand the services we offer our alumni through our new national alumni association, supporting each one in best-fit professional roles once they graduate from college."
“Getting the right advice from the right people has helped me get where I am today. This is why I know CareerSpring can help me get where I’m going tomorrow.”
"CareerSpring's access to career information is incredibly valuable because it enables first gen students like me to demystify jobs we're interested in, giving us a better sense of jobs that match us and how to obtain them."
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Career information, advice, connections, and job opportunities – all in one place.
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