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Leveraging internships to empower first-generation students
Leveraging internships to empower first-generation students
Professional placements – whether paid or unpaid – offer practical, hands-on experiences aligned with students’ academic pursuits and help level the playing field for first-gen students in competitive job markets
Lisa M. Lee
Virginia Tech