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Launching Careers for College Students

Driving Forward launches the career exploration journey for college students.

Our resources include paid internships, skill based training, industry focused workshops, and mentorship.

For all students, including first generation college students and under resourced students, Driving Forward’s extensive network unlocks social capital.

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Sandy Chen

"I could not have asked for a better program to support my future goals."

Max Rivera

"The program equips students with the tools, mindset, and conﬁdence to thrive, no matter the ﬁeld"

Iscleiry Pujols

"Throughout the program, my mentor was my biggest cheerleader—celebrating my wins and reminding me of my potential."

Mishwa Bhavsar

"The program is a 'game-changer' that opens doors you never knew existed."

250

Interns Served

University Partners

300+

Volunteers

Our Programs

Comprehensive programs designed to accelerate your career development and unlock professional opportunities.

Flagship Professional Development Program

Our comprehensive 10-week winter paid internship includes team based business project, professional skills development, and one-on-one mentoring to accelerate your career. We have over 250 graduates of the flagship program.

Professional Mentorship

Driving Forward unlocks social capital by connecting our interns with mentors. The mentors provide one-on-one coaching, soft skills development, career fair preparation, and access to networks. The mentorship role accelerates career discovery, removing a barrier for first generation and under-resourced college students.

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Students

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Donors

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Universities

Partner with us

Support your students

Expand opportunities

Enhance career services

Our Impact

Measuring success through the careers we’ve launched and the lives we’ve changed.

140+

Graduated & Employed Full Time

$103k

Average Starting Salary

40

Enrolled in Graduate School

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Get in Touch

Have questions or want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you.

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