This fall, we hosted events in all of our regions to celebrate COOP’s decade of impact for first-generation, low-income college graduates.
Scroll down to read highlights and see some of the pictures captured at these amazing and energizing events.
We are grateful to the over 1,100 fellows, alumni, current and former HQ staff, funders, partners and friends who joined us to celebrate. The memories shared and those made will last a lifetime.
Thank you for all your support!
For 10 years, COOP has been dedicated to helping recent first-generation and low-income college graduates overcome underemployment, particularly those from underserved communities.
The free COOP Careers Fellowship provides intensive training, mentorship, career readiness curriculum and networking opportunities to help fellows develop the skills and connections they need to secure meaningful and upwardly mobile jobs.
COOP focuses on leveraging peer connections to propel fellows into successful careers by bridging the social capital gap that many first-gen and low-income grads face. The goal is to provide the needed intervention between college education and the professional world, ensuring our alumni are equipped to compete for and succeed in good jobs.
Here’s the impact you can make:
Joining COOP as a sponsor offers a unique opportunity to be part of a movement reshaping workforce development and closing the opportunity divide.
Ensure more first-gen college grads have the skills and network they need to succeed:
Every year, one million first-generation and low-income students graduate from college believing that a bachelor’s degree will provide long-term economic wellbeing for themselves and their families. A shocking number never realize this promise.
Help close the gaps that exist:
COOP closes the social capital gap and propels underemployed college graduates into upward economic mobility with three-in-four alumni being fully employed within a year and making an average salary of $50,000+.
Discover firsthand the profound impact of COOP's initiatives as it empowers graduates to overcome the challenge of underemployment.
Watch our latest video and witness the transformative journey of our fellows from COOP to industry leaders!
