Unleash Your Potential

Your First Office Shouldn't Be Out of Reach.

We connect community college students to public service internships, career training, and mentorship—so they can lead from where they are.

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INTRODUCTIOn

Welcome to Our First Office Community

The First Office is a student-led initiative that helps community college students—especially those from low-income, first-generation, or underrepresented backgrounds—access internships in public service fields. Through placement support, career workshops, and mentorship, we’re building a more equitable future in government, policy, and civic leadership.

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Guiding Principles

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

We envision a California where every community college student who wants to serve their community has the access, training, and support to do so.
Our long-term goal is to expand to community colleges across Los Angeles and, eventually, the state—creating a sustainable, student-led pipeline into public service that reflects the people it serves.

Our Mission

At The First Office, we Place students in internships with government offices, nonprofits, and civic institutions.
Host career workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and workplace navigation. Match students with mentors who guide them throughout their experience.
Create replicable tools to scale the program to other colleges and districts.

Why Choose The First Office

What We Do

Internship Placement

We partner with government offices, nonprofits, and civic organizations to connect students with meaningful internship opportunities in public service.

Career Workshops

We offer training in resume writing, professional communication, interviewing, and workplace navigation—giving students the skills to succeed on day one.

Mentorship & Support

Every student receives ongoing guidance from peer mentors and professionals who’ve walked the path before them.

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First Office Founder

Meet the Founder

Adler Dillman is a public policy student, organizer, and former intern in local government, Congress, and labor organizing. After transferring from a California community college, Adler launched The First Office in 2025 to help make early civic opportunities accessible to more students, regardless of income or connections.

Adler Dillman

Public Policy Student

I never thought I could work in public health while still in school. The First Office connected me with a local health department internship where I helped with real community outreach. It gave me purpose—and now I’m planning to pursue a degree in public policy. I finally see a future for myself in public service.

Jessica Miller Business Management Student

The First Office gave me my first real shot at working in a city council office. I was nervous at first, but the mentorship and training helped me grow fast. That internship changed how I saw myself—and now I’m applying to transfer with a clear goal to work in local government.

John Smith Marketing Graduate

As a first-generation immigrant student, I didn’t have any idea how to start a career in government. The workshops and mentorship helped me build confidence and understand that I belong in these spaces. The First Office didn’t just open doors—it helped me walk through them with my head held high.

Sarah Johnson Parent

Student Testimonials

What Student Says About The First Office.

At The First Office, students don’t just gain experience—they find direction, confidence, and a sense of belonging in public service.
Our program empowers community college students to take their first steps into civic leadership, no matter their background.
Here’s what some of our students have to say about how the experience shaped their goals and opened new doors.

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First Office Community

Why It Matters

First Office helped me afford to work while taking classes at community college. The stipend made a huge difference for me and helped me pursue a passion.