CAREER & LIFE MENTOR PROGRAM

DID YOU KNOW:

• Even with degrees, black women consistently have the highest unemployment rates among all women

• Black women graduate with the highest average student loan debt of any gender + racial group

• Black women earn 63 cents for every dollar earned by White Male co-workers

• Black women are twice as likely as white women to work in the lowest-paying service sector jobs

• Only 4% of C-suite executives in the U.S. are Black women — despite Black women being a major share of the educated workforce

• Mentoring programs can boost minority representation at the management level from 9% to 24% (Source)

CGR’s membership mostly consists of black, female, First Gen college students who, unfortunately, are more likely to be disproportionately underpaid and underrepresented in their fields post-graduation. Despite being incredible leaders in their classrooms, on their campuses and in their communities, many of them aren’t given the tools to successfully navigate their respective career fields and professional journeys. Our goal with the CGR Mentor Program will be to connect members with women in their fields who can help them continue ROCK after graduation.

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 11/30/2025

STUDENTS - Complete the below form if you are interested in being “Matched” in our Mentorship program In 2026!