Career Resources
Resource Suggestions?
This list is by no means exhaustive, and if you are aware of a resource that we have not included but should, please contact us.
Job Search Resources
- America Needs You This link opens in a new window
- Career Spring This link opens in a new window - Students and graduates whose parents did not attain a 4-year college degree: Understand your career options, learn how to pursue them with advice from real-world professionals, and launch your career
Scholarships
- Scholarships.com First in Family This link opens in a new window
- Accredited Schools Online - A Student’s Guide to Full Ride Scholarships - A Q&A about “full ride” scholarships
- College Scholarship Search sites – Answer questions to create a profile and see a list of scholarships you might qualify for
- Your Local High School will have listings of local scholarships – Call your local high school (sometimes the guidance department) to ask for the list of local scholarships
- Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars This link opens in a new windowhis link opens in a new windo
Internships
- Capital One First Gen Focus program and internships
- Emerson Collective First Gen Interns This link opens in a new window
Student Organizations
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Office of Diversity Programs This link opens in a new windowWilliam’s & Joan Green Center for Student Success Suite: 105A
Telephone: 603.645.9653
Hours: M-Th 9:00am-7:00pm, Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
Email diversity@snhu.edu
Facebook, Twitter - @SNHUDiversity
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Affinity and Leadership Groups This link opens in a new windowEngage in activities with those who share similar interests, experiences or aspirations through an affinity group.
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mySNHU's Online Clubs and Organizations This link opens in a new windowCheck out mySNHU's Online Clubs and Organizations This link opens in a new window page for a complete listing of current clubs and organizations to join!
Professional Organizations
- FirstGen Forward - This resource was created through a NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) and Suder Foundation initiative and provides First-Gen students with a wealth of resources for professional development and mentorship.
- FirstGen Society - FirstGen Society unites, empowers, builds confidence, and celebrates first generation college students and alumni by providing our members with social and leadership opportunities through lifelong fellowship, community, and friendship, so that we can achieve excellence together!
Publications
- I’m First This link opens in a new window - Hear stories and share your own, find answers to your questions about college, and receive guidance on the road through college
- First in the Family This link opens in a new window - Advice about college from first generation students with videos
- is link opens in a new windoPostsecondary National Policy Institute - First-Generation Students in Higher Education
- How first-generation college students should find internships and entry-level jobs This link opens in a new window – by Steven Rothberg, Mar 30, 2021
This link opens in a new windo - Accredited Schools Online – College Guide for Low Income Students This link opens in a new window
- Michelle Obama's inspiring message to first gen college students This link opens in a new window
- First-Generation Students Unite This link opens in a new window - New York Times article that shares the stories of First-Gen college students across the country.
- Inside Higher Ed - Career Tips for First-Generation Grad Students This link opens in a new window
- FirstGen Fact Sheets
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