Closing the employment gap for first-generation college students

What is a true "win-win" scenario? "Just over 70% of employers end up offering their interns full-time jobs. Almost 80% of students accept these offers."?(National Association of Colleges and Employers).

Win for interns. Win for employers. Sounds simple! But what if you are a first-generation college student and are facing a major awareness gap regarding the entire internship process?

University of Illinois Chicago?Engineering Career Center's "First-Timer" tour is a great experiential approach that connects first-generation and other student who are new to career fairs with hiring companies.

Question for students: Does your university make it easy to find great internship opportunities? What else could they do?

Question for professionals: Are you finding it easier or harder to hire great interns in 2023? Will your interns work on site, remote, or hybrid this year?

Disclaimer: I'm the co-founder and board chair at Driving Forward, a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2020 with the mission of helping students with the transition from college to meaningful career. We accept all students, but focus on first-generation and under-resourced college students who can benefit most from our mentorship, networking and professional development programs. We are fortunate to have had many UIC students along with students from over 100 other universities across the country as part of our Flagship Program. However we are not affiliated with any specific university. See more at?https://lnkd.in/g2EaA-Yf

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