First Tech Fund (FTF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to empowering low-income high school students to identify, navigate, and attain academic and professional
opportunities by providing a supportive, adaptive ecosystem where students get access to free tech, free broadband, skills training, social capital, mentorship, and more. Applications for First Tech Fund’s 2024-2025 Fellowship Program for rising 11th and 12th-grade high school students are now open! First Tech Fund is holding informational sessions on February 7th and February 13th. If you are interested in attending, please register using the links below. We would also appreciate your support in spreading the word, so feel free to share this information with your network!
Here’s some information you can share:
- Application: Here is a link to our application, https://www.firsttechfund.com/apply
- Webinar: Here is a link to our webinar: 2024 First Tech Fund Application Webinar
- Attached are our one-pagers in English and Spanish about our year-long high school fellowship program
- Info Sessions: FTF Info Sessions for Admin & Teachers – Register Here | FTF Info Session for Parents & Students – Register Here
- Blurb: Feel free to copy and paste the message below and share it with your community
- Questions: if you’d like to ask any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@firsttechfund.com
First Tech Fund Blurb for Rising 11-12th Graders
I’m happy to share an exciting fellowship opportunity with First Tech Fund dedicated to empowering rising 11th and 12th grade students to achieve professional and academic success. First Tech Fund is recruiting students for the 5th cohort of their hybrid high school fellowship program where participants can gain the following:
- Free access to technology, including laptops and high-speed internet access
- Individualized mentorship from young professionals
- Resume, college essay, and networking preparation and feedback
- Opportunities to network with professionals across industries like tech, healthcare, and finance
Interested students can learn more about First Tech Fund here, watch their application webinar, and apply here or print the application and mail it in. The application is now open, and I encourage you to apply early! It is due on May 11th, 2024 at 7pm
First Tech Fund is a career catalyst designed to empower NYC’s low-income high school students by providing them with a fellowship opportunity that includes personalized mentorship, professional development, and access to free tech.
Their mission is clear: to uplift NYC’s low-income high school students through our college access and career exploration program. Our year-long hybrid fellowship provides personalized mentorship, professional development, and free access to technology.
They are currently recruiting for our First Tech Fund 2024 fellowship and we would be appreciative of you helping us get the word out. Would you be open to sharing this with your community or adding it to your community newsletter? Our community 1-pagers with program details in English and Spanish are attached. Please fill out this form to be added to our list to be notified when our 2024 application opens to students.
I’m happy to share an exciting fellowship opportunity with First Tech Fund dedicated to empowering students of color to achieve professional and academic success. First Tech Fund is recruiting students for their 4th cohort in their hybrid high school fellowship program where participants can gain the following:
- Free access to technology, including laptops and high-speed internet access
- Individualized mentorship from young professionals
- Resume, college essay, and networking preparation and feedback
- Opportunities to network with professionals across industries like tech, healthcare, and start-ups
You can learn more about the fellowship program in the community 1-pager documents in English and Spanish. If you’re interested in this educational fellowship opportunity with free tech and college and career support, please fill out their interest form! You’ll be the first to be notified when their 2024 application opens in January. The application is due May 11th, 2024 at 7 pm.
They are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@firsttechfund.com.
2024 FTF Fellowship 1-pager.pdf
2024 FTF Fellowship 1-pager Spanish.pdf
Best,
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