First Generation Students

Welcome to our dedicated community for First Generation Students! Being the first in your family to attend a four-year college is a powerful milestone that reflects your ambition, drive, and vision. First-gen students bring exceptional problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a strong work ethic to their professional paths.

Navigating your career path exciting journey of discovery that can come with many questions. Whether you are building your professional network, exploring new fields, or seeking out mentors, this virtual space is designed to help you leverage your unique lived experiences into career success.

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TRiO Student Support Services

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TRIO SSS is a program at Fitchburg State that promotes the academic success of our students who complete an application and meet the following criteria:

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Student learning, development, and success is the focus of TRIO Student Support Services. Students partner …

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Enrich Scholars

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Enrich Scholars believes talent is distributed evenly, but opportunity is not. They provide underrepresented students with career coaching, interview preparation, and job opportunities at no cost. They empower their Scholars by breaking down the barriers to reaching their full potential …

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Rise First

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Rise First is a platform that empowers first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students and professionals nationwide to achieve their full potential by providing life and career advice, lists of support resources and mentorship opportunities through a technology platform with online tools.

Rise First …

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Contact & Location

Phone
978-665-3151
Email
careercenter@fitchburgstate.edu
Address

Hammond Hall 318
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
 Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Drop-in hours do not require an appointment and they are located in Hammond Hall - Third Floor - Room 318. They are offered during Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters.