First-Gen Internship Prep Program

A student dressed in interview attire attends a career and internship fair with her resumes in hand.

The First-Generation Internship Prep Program is a virtual program, designed to prepare first-generation undergraduate students to apply for internships and connect with professionals in the workforce.

Program schedule:

Week 1: Job Searching Tips & Strategies
Week 2: Personal Branding & Application Materials
Week 3: Interview Preparation
Week 4: Mock-Interviews
Week 5: Guest Speaker/Panel

Recommended for students in their third or fourth year of school and students who have work experience, student leadership, volunteer experience, academic research projects.

*Student does not need to be a first-generation college student to apply. All majors are encouraged to apply. Program is virtual.

Spring 2025 Cohort

Week 1: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 1:30pm–3:00pm
Week 2: Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 1:30pm–3:00pm
Week 3: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 1:30pm–3:00pm
Week 4: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 1:30pm–3:00pm
Week 5: Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 1:30pm–3:00pm

Apply for the Spring 2025 First-Generation Internship Prep program

Applications are due by Friday, March 14 at noon. Late applications will not be accepted.

Student highlights

"This program has invigorated me with much needed confidence and knowledge to navigate future professional opportunities."

Marissa Gomez

Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

Marissa took part in the program during Summer 2023. She is on track to graduate with her BBA in Human Resource Management in Spring 2024.

"First Generation Internship Prep Program was a great learning opportunity and it gave me a sense of direction into what it is like in the professional world."

Melissa Guillen

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics

Melissa went through the program and graduated with her B.S. in Computer Science in Fall 2023.

"I enjoyed my time during this Internship Preparation Program because it allowed me to practice my skills and picture myself at where I want to be in my life!"

Evelyn Muniz

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Evelyn was involved in the program in Spring 2023, and plans to graduate with her BBA in Accounting in May 2025.

"I would recommend this internship prep program to anyone!"

Kayla Robinson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kayla participated in the program in Spring 2023, and is due to graduate with her B.S. in Nursing in May 2025.

"If you are looking for a way to better inform yourself about how to apply and search for internships this program is a very useful tool."

Semina Rodriguez

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, PT track

Semina went through the program in Fall 2022. She is on track to graduate with her B.S. in Kinesiology May 2024.

"This program gave me the tools I needed to succeed and the support to know I wasn’t in this alone."

Helen Velazquez

Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

Helen was involved in the program Fall 2022, and plans to graduate with her BBA in Human Resource Management in May 2024.

"This program helped me narrow down the goals that were of the most importance to me, and focus on actively preparing myself to network."

Emmanuela Kalimunda

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Program Semester: Summer 2023 Graduation: May 2026

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