Who We Are
We’re a nonprofit that helps first-gen college grads prepare for the workforce and fulfill their potential. Our mission is to help first-gen and low-income college grads navigate the college-to-career transition. We focus on 3 strategies to move the needle on first-generation post-grad employment outcomes.
Workforce Development
We cultivate a diverse pipeline of first-generation students. We help prepare them for the job market with tangible skills.
On-the-Job Success and Retention
We support first-time interns and entry-level employees with critical soft skills, coaching, and a sense of community. We don’t leave our students behind after recruiting - we also care about retention.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We support employers’ organizational development in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors in developing inclusive teams and preparing Gen Z, the future of the workforce.
Our Programs
We offer 3 programs dedicated to each of our 3 strategies
1. Job Readiness Series
Our curriculum is designed to help people discover their direction and gain the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the job hunting process.
2. Internship and Professional Development
We aim to close the underemployment gap by funding unpaid internships for first generation and low-income graduates while providing them the support they need to accelerate their career.
3. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advising
We collaborate with our partners to offer insights and advice on DE&I strategies through our deep understanding of the challenges faced by first-generation and low-income students.
What We Do
➤ Directly provide career coaching and workshops
➤ Partner with educational and nonprofit institutions to develop coaching programs
➤ Work with employers to source talent for internships and full-time opportunities
➤ Run retention and on-the-job support programs
FutureMap Will Help Close the Opportunity Gap
➤ Improved post-grad employment rates
➤ Higher job-search success rate
➤ Higher salary
➤ Job/life satisfaction improvement
Work With Us
We partner with nonprofits (particularly in the areas of college access and persistence), universities, and companies to create an ecosystem that supports the first-gen graduate.
Our Ecosystem
We pride ourselves on building relationships among all the institutions and stakeholders who care about first-generation graduates succeeding at work.
Nonprofits + Higher Ed
We partner with college access and persistence nonprofits as well as university offices focused on first-gen success. We provide coaching to the alumni of these programs.
Private Sector
We partner with companies who are looking to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent. We are open to collaboration around recruitment, talent, retention, and sponsorship.
Working Professionals
We have created a network of working professionals who are passionate about giving back, coaching, and helping grow the social capital of the coachees.
Are you ready for this?
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