First Workings Alums on their journeys from New York to New Beginnings
Hardly Working with Brent Orrell · American Enterprise Institute
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (podcasts.captivate.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
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
Kevin Davis on his Finance Career and the Impact of First Workings
Viacom CBS (now Paramount Global)
Girl Scout Leadership Institute