Close the Gap
@closethegaporg
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We are a nonprofit that is bridging the opportunity gap so every first-gen, low-income student can reach their potential and live fulfilling lives.
Joined July 2020
@Airbnb donated 50 refurbished MacBook laptops to CTG, and every student who completes the 2022 Social Impact Fellowship will receive one! 💻 🙌 Read more about the impact of Airbnb’s donation on our blog 👉 https://t.co/V9jUOHolU1
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Thanks to a generous donation from @Airbnb, every student in the Close the Gap summer mentorship program will receive a free refurbished MacBook Pro!
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Apply to be a mentor with Close the Gap today: https://t.co/Sf94wbuSMm You will be paired with a first gen low income high school student and mentor them remotely throughout the summer as they work on a social impact project!
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Close the Gap is excited to announce the return of its Social Impact Fellowship program for the fifth year! This program provides a unique opportunity for first-gen, low-income high school juniors and seniors in CA, OR, and WA to gain professional skills https://t.co/0axvdsXrvN
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The next evolution of Close the Gap Foundation’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship — a 3-month summer fellowship for rising high school juniors and seniors to find mentors, give back, and grow their confidence — is about to launch!
blog.closethegapfoundation.org
With its fourth annual Social Impact Fellowship, Close the Gap Foundation is doubling down on its strengths and fine-tuning its recipe for facilitating a transformational program for first-generation...
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Are you a college student in California looking to spend your summer changing lives at a nonprofit? 🔆Apply to be a Fellowship Program Intern this summer with Close the Gap! You’ll coach high school Fellows & Mentors through our Summer Fellowship! ➡️ https://t.co/na9L3uPuxP
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Close the Gap is empowering first-gen students to reach their potential through structured mentorship and project-based learning. This giving Tuesday, we need your help to fund the next cohort of scholarships! Watch the video to learn more, and donate at: https://t.co/K0mCtDIvz2
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Last month, Forbes parnered with @closethegaporg to address the network gap by co-producing the 2021 Forbes Under 30 Summit Service Day. Check out the highlights here 👇👇👇 https://t.co/iWV9P8MzxD
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With its second partner program with Forbes Under 30, Close the Gap Foundation is proving the power of deep partnership and community building in tackling the network and opportunity gaps for...
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They carved a #GivingTuesday pumpkin!!! High five, @closethegaporg!
How was your Halloween? Ours included kicking off giving season by carving the Giving Tuesday (coming up Nov 30!) Logo into a Jack o lantern to symbolize what the day means for us. @GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday
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How was your Halloween? Ours included kicking off giving season by carving the Giving Tuesday (coming up Nov 30!) Logo into a Jack o lantern to symbolize what the day means for us. @GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday
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Our 3rd #SocialImpactFellowship ended this month with 30 #fgli students presenting their summer social impact projects to panels of leaders and educators for over $10,000 in @DoorDashImpact #scholarship awards. Check out the latest press release out now! https://t.co/gTgGSqSwZM
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The third annual Social Impact Fellowship concluded on September 12 with Pitch Day, where 30 first-generation, low-income high school students presented and answered questions regarding their summer...
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“@ForbesUnder30 listers will be matched with underserved students via a virtual conversation taking place over zoom.”
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“Forbes is partnering with @closethegaporg to host virtual student mentoring sessions, leveraging the @ForbesUnder30 superstars and game changers to make an impact on the next generation.”
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Thrilled to announce that @closethegaporg and @ForbesUnder30 will be continuing our partnership to close the #networkgap with the Forbes Under 30 Summit Virtual Service Day! https://t.co/1Ft7RLiRrp
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Honored to be a panelist (judge) for the Fellowship Pitch Day hosted by @closethegaporg! I particularly loved how they were teaching these young people who were from low income, systemically underrepresented backgrounds to be "exceptional, not exceptions." #PitchCompetition
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One week from today, Close the Gap Foundation will be awarding over $10,000 in scholarships to 30 resilient and growth-minded Fellows. We are incredibly grateful for our presenting partner @DoorDash for making this unprecedented partnership possible! @DoorDashImpact
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As a first-gen student myself, it was a great experience to be part of the mentor network of @ForbesUnder30 and @closethegaporg to bridge the network gap for first-generation, low-income students. @CornellOISE @CUGradCareers @CornellGrad
This summer Forbes Under 30 partnered with @closethegaporg to launch a national mentorship program connecting Listers with first-generation, low-income high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success
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A very fun & enlightening experience-- I may have been the #ForbesUnder30 mentor in my cohort, but the students always gave such real & good insight that got me rethinking my own perspectives on STEM and education. Thanks @closethegaporg !
This summer Forbes Under 30 partnered with @closethegaporg to launch a national mentorship program connecting Listers with first-generation, low-income high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success
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@closethegaporg has partnered with Forbes 30 Under 30 to pair Fellows with for a condensed version of our Summer Fellowship program. Proud of all that our tram has accomplished
This summer Forbes Under 30 partnered with @closethegaporg to launch a national mentorship program connecting Listers with first-generation, low-income high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success
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Proud to have been a part of this. & special shout-out to @taictran & the @closethegaporg team for their amazing work on this program.
This summer Forbes Under 30 partnered with @closethegaporg to launch a national mentorship program connecting Listers with first-generation, low-income high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success
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Proud to be partnering with @closethegaporg and @taictran to connect Forbes Under 30 Listers with the next generation of leaders đź’Ş
This summer Forbes Under 30 partnered with @closethegaporg to launch a national mentorship program connecting Listers with first-generation, low-income high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success
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