Deadline: January 29, 2027
Applications are open for the Career Pathways Initiative Fellowship 2027. Are you a first-generation, low-income (FGLI) undergraduate college student looking for an internship or your first job? Tired of spending hours on job applications and hearing nothing back? You’re not alone.
Over 80% of jobs are filled through networking, yet access to professional networks remains deeply unequal. The Fellowship Program is designed to close that gap. Get career guidance, build real-world skills, and connect directly with professionals at top companies across the country.
Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) is a non-profit partnering with universities and corporations to support first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students. The goal is to provide FGLI students with the critical skills needed to secure and persist in careers that lead to upward socioeconomic mobility.
Benefits
As a CPI Fellow, you’ll gain free access to:
- An exclusive network of professionals in your field of interest who want to meet you
- 1:1 on-demand coaching for personalized career advice
- Educational workshops with top companies
- Skills-building workshops
- Internship and job opportunities with CPI’s corporate partners
Eligibility
- You are a current undergraduate in college;
- You are a first-generation, low-income college student; first generation means that your parents did not earn a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a 3.0+ GPA;
- You are eager to grow your professional network and career opportunities;
- Interest in corporate careers in industries such as finance, professional services, technology, healthcare, consumer products, retail, manufacturing/engineering, media and entertainment, non-profit/education.
Application
They invest deeply in every student—offering personalized support, guidance, and opportunities. In return, they expect you to dedicate 10-15 hours per semester. Consistent engagement is essential to remain in good standing as a CPI Fellow.
You must attend 4 career prep sessions via Zoom. These sessions will be offered starting February 1st to February 24th, 2027. You’ll pick one day each week (Monday, Tuesday orWednesday at 6pm EST) for 4 consecutive weeks. Zoom links will be sent upon admission to the program.
For more information, visit Career Pathways Initiative Fellowship.
