Welcome to our First Generation Broncos!


The Career Center is here to support our students in our First Generation college student community!

Welcome to the affinity page for our First Generation students! On this page you will find resources tailored to giving advice and support to our First Generation students on campus. These resources will cover topics such as career related organizations, career advice, on campus resources, and general student support resources in the form of website links, videos, resources, and blogs!

Be sure to follow this community to get updates on the information available in this section!


Curated Resources

  • Career Village.org – View this conversation full of tips and advice by first-gen students sharing their experience with navigating college!
  • Rise First – Providing life and career advice, lists of support resources and mentorship opportunities through a technology platform with online tools.
  • NACE – View these support and advice resources from NACE for First-gen students.

  • I Am First – On campus program helping first-generation college students to navigate the university and help them translate the important life skills they bring with them that will support their academic success.
  • I Am First Mentorship Program – In the I AM FIRST mentoring program, CPP first-generation college students are matched with a faculty or staff member who also identifies as a first-generation college graduate. 
  • EOP – On campus program serving low-income, typically first-generation students, who demonstrate the motivation and potential to succeed in college. 
  • T.R.E.E. – Do you happen to fall under another infinity group? Access the T.R.E.E. website to view the pages for six cultural and identity centers available at Cal Poly Pomona.

  • Imfirst.org – A national non-profit organization and mentorship program for first generation college students.
  • Center for First Generation Student Success – This website provides context for the current state of first-generation student success, shares current conversations and scholarly literature, offers access to programs and services, and highlights opportunities for engagement with the Center and committed colleagues.


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909-869-2342
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Career Center Build 97 - Room 128
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91786

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Regular Hours Drop-in Advising
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)

Current students can schedule an appointment with a Career Coach through CPP Connect.

Alumni do NOT have access to CPP Connect and must register with the Career Center for Appointment Access.