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First, 
But Not Alone.

Our Story

The Collective Success Network is driving career, economic, and opportunity equity for Philadelphia’s first-generation and low-income (FGLI) college students. 

Through empowering mentorship, professional development, and access to real-world networks, we help students to launch thriving careers and become changemakers in their communities.

 

By partnering with professionals and employers, we’re building a more inclusive talent pipeline and creating lasting pathways to upward mobility, leadership, and generational impact.

The Challenge in Philadelphia

of high school students

enroll in college

of high school students

earn a college degree

of students who enroll in college drop out of college with no degree but overwhelming debt

That's where Collective Success comes in.

Our Vision

A society where all students have the opportunity and support to realize their potential

Our Mission

We support and empower first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students to achieve their potential by providing mentoring, professional development, networking and leadership opportunities.

Our Purpose

We open doors and build bridges that connect first-generation and/or low income (FGLI) college students and professionals.   

Collective Success

Our Sponsors

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Urban Affairs Coalition

Partnerships

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Calm Clarity
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College Possible
CareerSpring

More Participating Companies

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Founding Sponsors

CalmClarity

Bowstring

RSM

Always Best Care

Uplift Solutions

Previous Supporting Organizations

Atlantic Tomorrow's Office

Bread & Roses Community Fund

Cambridge Innovation Center

Catchafire

COMPASS

Eagles Social Justice Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation

Mentorship Collaborative

Patricia Kind Family Foundation

PeopleShare

PNC Charitable Trust

Radian

Temple Health

The Seybert Foundation

TIFF

Women's Way

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Lawrence
Saunders Fund

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