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 This link opens in a new window - 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 window
- Gates Millennium Scholars Program This link opens in a new window
Internships
- The First Generation Civil Rights Fellowship This link opens in a new window – Internship Opportunities
- First Gen Interns - 2022 FirstGen Internship Program This link opens in a new window
Student Organizations
Campus
- 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
Online
- 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.
- 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
- Center for First-Generation Student Success(CFGSS) This link opens in a new window - This resource was created through a NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) initiative and provides First-Gen students with a wealth of resources for professional development and mentorship.
- National Student Employment Association (NSEA) – First-Generation College Students & Student Employment This link opens in a new window – Focuses on researching supports needed to aid First-Gen students in their initial jobs as student workers and subsequent job searches post-graduation
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
- Postsecondary National Policy Institute – Factsheets: First-Generation Students This link opens in a new window
- 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
- How Hiding Your True Self at Work Can Hurt Your Career This link opens in a new window
- Transitioning from College to the Workforce as a First-Gen This link opens in a new window -by Dr. Matthew Lynch, Aug 13, 2021
- 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
- CFGSS National Data Fact Sheets This link opens in a new window