The First Workings mentoring program is a unique experience for disadvantaged high school students from New York City. First Workings helps students access paid internships, training, and mentoring relationships at major finance, media, health, or law firms. The skills, experience, and social capital resulting from these opportunities are crucial for building access to well-paid career opportunities.

In this second episode of the Mentorship Miniseries, three First Working alumni reflect on their vocational pathways and the benefits afforded to them through their involvement with First Workings. We also discuss “code-switching”, work culture, and social capital.

Mentioned in the Episode

First Workings

First Workings Alumni network

Kevin Davis

Kevin Davis on his Finance Career and the Impact of First Workings

University of California

Viacom CBS (now Paramount Global)

NBC Universal

Warner Media

University of Pennsylvania

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Leadership Institute

Democracy Prep Public Schools

School of the Future  

Investopedia

Dartmouth

Code-switching

Lazard

MTV Movie & TV Awards