Frequently Asked Questions
For Members
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SC creates a space (cohorts) of belonging for early career professionals from diverse and historically underrepresented communities.
You will:
Meet, network, and learn from other first-generation college graduates in the U.S.Have a like-experienced coach with 7+ years of work experience, both in the cohort setting and for 1:1 individual coaching
Gain tools, resources, and confidence to support your work life and career journey.
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Success Cohorts does not cost anything for the individual member. Your participation is paid for by your company or by scholarship. If your company supports professional development, please meet with Betti Fujikado (betti@firstgencohorts.com) to talk more about it.
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We build our cohorts based on where you feel a sense of belonging, e.g., first generation, BIPOC, and/or other aspects of your identity important to you. All participants are in early career, seeking career coaching and community.
Each cohort is made up of 5-7 like-experienced individuals and we try to have 2-3 cohorts starting at one time to get to know an even larger community. We look for individuals from private, nonprofit, and public sectors who represent a rich diversity in terms of race, gender, profession, and other intersections of identity.
When joining the three-month program, we also invite you to join our Linkedin Community of alumni, alumni from our nonprofit partners, among others.
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We meet virtually to make it easier for you to “commute” to the session. There are occasional opportunities to meet in-person for social events or other gatherings.
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Our members are asked to commit about 10-12 hours a month to this program. However, our program structure is purposefully flexible to accommodate the needs and commitments of our members and coaches. It includes twelve 90-minute weekly sessions, (3+) 1monthly chats with coaches, and pre-session preparation that takes between 30-60min to complete.
”Success Cohorts not only gave me a community post-college that was uplifting and supportive, but the program also allowed me to have a deeper introspection into myself and my goals for my career. My life changed the day I applied!”
VINCY
For Coaches
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Coaches are paid a $3,000 stipend, $1,500 after the first 6 sessions and $1,500 at the end. We ask that you meet with our coaching lead (Carla), prepare for sessions, attend sessions, hold 1:1s monthly with each cohort member, and participate in our Success Circles* from time to time.
* Success Circles are our opportunity for input from insiders (coaches and program managers), influencers (interested individuals), participating nonprofits, and companies/organizations interested in moving our program forward.
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Coaches have 7+ years of demonstrable career success, a desire to support other like-experienced individuals earlier in their careers, and from a variety of industries, nonprofits, and other organizations.
We have had a Tacoma School Board member, Sr. Consultant at Deloitte, and an Assistant Director at the University of Washington.
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We meet virtually to make it easier for you to “commute” to the session. There are occasional opportunities to meet in-person for social events or other gatherings.
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Our coaches commit about 15 hours a month, depending on the size of the cohort. Our program structure is purposefully flexible to accomodate members’ and coaches’ schedules. There are twelve 90-minute weekly sessions, 3-6 monthly 1:1 sessions with each cohort member, and pre-session assignments taking between 30-60 min to complete.
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Yes, typically SC receives more coach applications than positions available. We are encouraged by this as it shows how coaches want to give back to their communities. Those not accepted are encouraged to reapply again, and there are also other ways to be involved with SC through mentoring and speaking.
“Serving as a coach for the FGC Beta Cohort has been incredibly rewarding. I was inspired by every member as well as my fellow coaches and feel grateful to be a part of this growing and much needed community. The connections made in just 6 months have blossomed into longtime friendships.”
ANGELIENE
For Companies
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Post-Millennials are on track to be the most well-educated and diverse group to ever enter the workplace. Employers who engage and nurture this demographic will be rewarded by performance, profits, and innovation.
Success Cohorts is here to support this next generation of leaders in the first few years of their careers.
We will help SC members:
Reflect on their personal values, challenges and goals.
Understand their workplace, evaluate situations, and learn to speak confidently.
Work in teams to actively listen, solve problems, and hold themselves/others accountable
Build their networks, community, and sense of belonging
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Onboarding can be a one-size-fits-all whereas SC meets its members where they are based on experiences, identity, and needs. We believe SC can and should complement a company’s onboarding.
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There are five ways to participate with SC:
Employees participate as cohort members in our 6-month program. Cohorts meet semi-monthly for two hours and 1:1 monthly with their SC coach for one hour. Current fees of $250 per session or $3,000 total provides for your employee and one scholarship member from an SC partner nonprofit.
Interns participate as members. Interns join a weekly summer cohort summer or we can create a company-specific intern cohort. $150 per session or $1,500 total.
Emerging Managers participate as coaches. This opportunity provides development and hands-on learning for emerging leaders preparing to lead your high performing teams. $250 per month or $1,500 total
Provide your expertise to help support our members and young professionals. Volunteer to be a speakers, mentors, or networking partners.
Donate through College Success Foundation, our nonprofit fiduciary partner, to send a member on scholarship.
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Pricing packages can fit budgets based on the # of members or company-provided coaches, but this is the standard pricing:
Employees participate as members in our 3-month weekly program and attend 1:1s with coaches monthly.
Feedback between member, supervisor, and Success Cohorts is also available.
Cost is $1,500 for the 3 month session. Nonprofits are given a 50% discount to $750. Discounts are available for multiple members from one company.
Emerging Managers participate as coaches. Development and hands-on learning for leading high performing team. $1,500 total.
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Click here to Meet the Team.
Donate to Success Cohorts.
“Anyone looking for an #upgrade to the #internship experience your company provides, consider using First Gen Cohorts. They help your interns quickly adjust from an academic to a professional environment, and contribute much quicker! Also, feedback Violett received was that our interns felt taken care of and learned a lot more than they would have ‘on the job.’”
BRANDON DOYLE, Co-founder & CEO at Violett
For Non-Profits
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Post-Millennials are on track to be the most well-educated and diverse group to ever enter the workplace. Employers who engage and nurture this demographic will be rewarded by performance, profits, and innovation.
SC is here to support these individuals in the first few years of their careers. We will help SC members:
Reflect on their personal values, challenges and goals.
Understand their workplace, evaluate situations, and learn to speak confidently.
Work in teams to actively listen, solve problems, and hold themselves/others accountable
Build their networks, community, and sense of belonging
We are looking for nonprofit partners interested in joining us to support this next generation of important leaders. Your alumni are those leaders.
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There are a number of ways to participate:
Allow us to engage with your alumni--encouraging them to become members, coaches, and involved in our LinkedIn Community.
Provide your knowledge to help our programming.
Amplify our message and partner with us in campaigns and marketing.
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Companies are charged $250 per session, $3,000 per member for the six month program which supports an additional member on scholarship. Nonprofits are charged $250 monthly, $1,500 per member for the six month program.
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We build our cohorts based on our members’ sense of belonging, e.g., first generation, BIPOC, and/or other aspects of their identity. All participants are in their first few years of their career, seeking coaching and community for building their careers.
Each cohort is made up of 7 like-experienced individuals and we try to have 2-3 cohorts starting at one time to get to know an even larger community. We look for individuals from private, nonprofit, and public sectors who represent a rich diversity in terms of race, gender, profession, and other intersections of identity.
When joining the six-month program, we also invite members to join our Linkedin Community of alumni, alumni from our nonprofit partners, among others.