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Equality &
Opportunity at the Beginning of
EVERY Career

“43% of internships at for-profit companies are unpaid. As a result, only young people from the most privileged backgrounds are eligible for such roles. For those from marginalized communities, this deepens the generational wealth gap and actively obstructs their path to equal opportunity.”

- Harvard Business Review

Do Students Feel Prepared for Life Beyond Academia?

Article by Aurora Hoffman, Content Contributor

CLOSING THE GAP

Graduating from a 4-year college is an inflection point where young professionals launch their careers.

Unfortunately, despite talent and hard work, socioeconomic and demographic circumstances create inequalities that can severely limit segments of the population.

Our mission is to ensure these students have access to the same opportunities as any other graduate at this critical LaunchPoint.

Why LaunchPoint Matters

70%

Of employers offer their paid interns full-time jobs

85%

Students with internship experience are more likely to be employed after college

out of 4 job candidates seek companies with diverse workforces

80%

Of employees consider workplace diversity and inclusion important

Equality & Opportunity at the Beginning of EVERY Career

- Harvard Business Review

CLOSING THE GAP

Why LaunchPoint Matters

Equality &
Opportunity at the Beginning of
EVERY Career