named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Programming
Provides ongoing support for First Workings alumni including college application coaching, networking opportunities, career access workshops, and job placement assistance
Mentorship Program
Matches students with professionals in their desired industry for one-on-one mentorship during and after the internship experience
Paid Summer Internship Program
Places high-achieving, underrepresented high school students in paid summer internships with corporate partners, offering professional experience, mentorship, and workplace readiness training
Workplace Readiness Skills Training
Offers training in professional skills such as resume writing, interview techniques, and workplace etiquette to prepare students for internships and future employment
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 3 activities
- Delivers workplace readiness and professional development trainingProvides students with workplace readiness skills training, tailored professional development, and career access workshops. Offers ongoing support through a dedicated support line for students, families, and companies to ensure internship success.
- Partners with companies and schools to deliver youth development programmingCollaborates with 90 companies and schools between 2015 and 2021 to provide training, internships, and mentorship opportunities for students. Engages stakeholders to improve programming and assess impact through data management and reporting.
- Provides paid summer internships and mentorship opportunities for underserved studentsPlaces students in paid summer internships with companies across various industries, ensuring they are paid at least minimum wage and matched with professionals in their desired career fields. Internship structures include single-area immersion or multi-department rotations, with opportunities to engage with executives at the conclusion of the program.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates alumni engagement and post-program supportProvides ongoing alumni support including college application assistance, letters of recommendation, networking opportunities, and access to job postings and shared resources. Maintains an alumni network of nearly 200 members and tracks outcomes such as college enrollment and degree attainment.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Supports student participation through stipends and transportation assistanceProvides stipends to students participating in in-person and virtual programming, including summer internships and virtual mentorships. Supplies MetroCards and lunch stipends to reduce financial barriers to participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$330K
Contributions & grants$330K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$370K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$222K
Grants paid out$25K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$6K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA NGUYEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $152K |
board members · 6
- DR EYAL SHEMESH — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY LIPSITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN DAVIS — CHAIRMAN
- RALPH JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- ZACK KLION — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Advisory Board Coalition — Group of young professionals advising on community and corporate engagement, brand awareness, and program expansion.
- Beneville Studios Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides feedback on their performance
- Beneville Studios Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and relies on them for project insights and feedback.
- Columbia University, Teachers College Partner — Hosts a Ph.D. student who serves as Program and Alumni Coordinator and contributes research and data management to First Workings.
- Cortec Group Partner — Employer of board member Jeff A. Lipsitz, indicating organizational connection.
- Democracy Prep Schools Partner — Employer of board member Ralph Johnson, indicating organizational connection.
- Doyle Fund Management Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides feedback on their performance
- Doyle Fund Management Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides workplace mentorship.
- Forbes Partner — Shares career advice on resume building through linked articles for students and alumni.
- Gemdale USA Partner — Employer of board member Michael Krupa, indicating organizational connection.
- Herrick, Feinstein Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides feedback on their performance
- Herrick, Feinstein Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides professional work assignments and supervision.
- MidOcean Partners Partner — Employer of board member Candice Richards, indicating organizational affiliation.
- Middlebury College Partner — Hosts linked office hours content on preparing for internships.
- Mintz Partner — Employer of board member LisaMarie Collins, indicating organizational affiliation.
- Money US News Partner — Shares tips for successful internships through linked articles.
- Mount Sinai Government — Employer of board member Eyal Shemesh, M.D., indicating institutional affiliation.
- Mount Sinai Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides feedback on their performance
- Mount Sinai Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides mentorship experiences.
- NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Partner — Employer of Kevin Davis, Founder and Chairman, who serves as an adjunct professor.
- RAND Engineering Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides feedback on their performance
- RAND Engineering Partner — Hosts First Workings interns and provides workplace supervision.
- The American Genius Partner — Published an opinion piece by First Workings founder Kevin Davis.
- Twitter Partner — Platform for sharing student and alumni resources through organizational posts.
- U.S. World & News Partner — Featured First Workings and its founder in a published article.
- U.S. World & News Partner — Featured quotes from Founder and Chairman Kevin Davis.
- US News & World Report Partner — Provides linked resources on virtual college admissions tools for students.
- Wall Street Journal Partner — Provides linked resources on video interviews and Zoom etiquette for students.
- Washington Post Partner — Shares educational content through linked articles for student and alumni resources.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts video content used in student resources, including internship preparation.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alumni Network as Sustained Development Pathwaymethodology: alumni_network_supportBy maintaining long-term engagement through an alumni network, the organization supports continued educational and professional growth because ongoing access to resources and opportunities reinforces early gains and extends impact beyond program duration.
- Barrier Reduction via Financial and Logistical Supportmethodology: barrier_reduction_through_stipendsBy providing paid internships, MetroCards, and lunch stipends, the organization removes financial barriers to participation because economic constraints often prevent underserved youth from accessing unpaid or remote professional opportunities.
- Social Capital Development through Integrated Work Experiencemethodology: social_capital_developmentBy combining paid internships, mentorship, workplace readiness training, and alumni networking, the organization builds students' social capital because it expands their professional networks and creates pathways to long-term career success that go beyond skills alone.
- Workforce Readiness through First Professional Experiencemethodology: work-readiness-through-first-experienceBy offering structured, mentored, and paid internships to underserved students, the organization builds workforce readiness because early exposure to professional environments develops foundational skills and increases the likelihood of long-term career success.