Helping students attain early career success

Through our programs and networks, we exclusively help first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students secure internships/first jobs.

Universities

Corporations

Students

Helping students attain early career success

Through our programs and networks, we exclusively help first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students secure internships/first jobs.

Universities

Corporations

Students

Helping students attain early career success

Through our programs and networks, we exclusively help first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students secure internships/first jobs.

Universities

Corporations

Students

Why social capital matters in career success

80% of jobs are filled via referrals. When it comes to finding a job, your connections matter. For first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students, a connection can make all the difference. That’s why we help them build the social capital students need to thrive.

Landing a job in today's economy is not easy. We know that relationships matter and that's why we're taking a proactive approach to helping students learn how to network and get access to the right people.

Our hundreds of connections across Corporate America sets us apart as an effective and impactful partner to building students' social capital.

"It's not just about the most qualified candidate. It's also the one who has the person in the room with the loudest voice who's vouching for them the most."

Hieu

Senior | Finance major at Wake Forest University

Our programming

Get the help you need now

Learning Conversation Guides

Career prep series

Career exploration webinars

On-demand coaching & support

Learning Conversation Guides

Access to our robust network of professionals and industry leaders across various corporate fields of interest.

Our programming

Get the help you need now

Learning Conversation Guides

Career prep series

Career exploration webinars

On-demand coaching & support

Learning Conversation Guides

Access to our robust network of professionals and industry leaders across various corporate fields of interest.

Our programming

Get the help you need now

Learning Conversation Guides

Career prep series

Career exploration webinars

On-demand coaching & support

Learning Conversation Guides

Access to our robust network of professionals and industry leaders across various corporate fields of interest.

Are you a first-generation, low-income college student seeking career support?

We are actively accepting new Fellows to our program. Our program is entirely free to students.

Students' career success is our top priority

Our impact at-a-glance

82% of our seniors landed full-time jobs or were accepted into graduate school connected to their career interests prior to graduation.

94%

of the students found the sessions “valuable” or “very valuable” for their career exploration.

“I had always been curious about a career in sales but was unsure how to get started. CPI opened my eyes to sales opportunities and connected me to Flow Automotive which led to a summer job. Now I’m starting a full-time role in their leadership program, where I can much better apply my passion for business and sales.”

Esteban

Senior, Wake Forest University

82% of our seniors landed full-time jobs or were accepted into graduate school connected to their career interests prior to graduation.

94%

of the students found the sessions “valuable” or “very valuable” for their career exploration.

“I had always been curious about a career in sales but was unsure how to get started. CPI opened my eyes to sales opportunities and connected me to Flow Automotive which led to a summer job. Now I’m starting a full-time role in their leadership program, where I can much better apply my passion for business and sales.”

Esteban

Senior, Wake Forest University

82% of our seniors landed full-time jobs or were accepted into graduate school connected to their career interests prior to graduation.

94%

of the students found the sessions “valuable” or “very valuable” for their career exploration.

“I had always been curious about a career in sales but was unsure how to get started. CPI opened my eyes to sales opportunities and connected me to Flow Automotive which led to a summer job. Now I’m starting a full-time role in their leadership program, where I can much better apply my passion for business and sales.”

Esteban

Senior, Wake Forest University

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Whether you're a university focused on your students' success or a corporation recruiting top early talent, we're here to help you achieve your goals.