Preparing Students for College and Careers
College Readiness
Students will be prepared for life after high school, and students will have a defined college path. Students will receive help filling out college applications and financial aid. We want to make sure that students are well-prepared for higher education. We will make sure to offer students SAT/ ACT tutoring before the exam in the fall. We will take students on college field trips so that they can get a feel of the campus climate and culture. Students will understand what campus culture and climates are on different variations of college campuses.
Measurable Goals
- Apply for college, FAFSA, and scholarships
- Take three campus tours (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- Prepare for the SAT/ ACT
- Set up college emails
- Learn how to write resumes and cover letters
- Get letters of recommendation
Services
College Applications
We will help students with college application fees and inform them of all the requirements. We want the students to apply to the college that they want to go to.
College Field Trips
We will take students on three college tours throughout the school year. We will visit a local community college, California State University, and the University of California.
SAT/ACT Prep
A month before the fall SAT exam, we will have three dates and bring in instructors to run an 18-hour SAT prep for the students. (weekends will be in October)
Weekly Meeting Requirement
Students will meet with me to make sure they are on the right track in order to go to college.
Community Service
Students will complete 20 hours of community service. As a nonprofit organization, we will be having events in the community. We expect students to be there and ready to serve.
Program Features
Several studies have shown that completing rigorous academic curricula in high school and providing students with opportunities to learn about colleges, financial aid, and campus life helps students overcome socioeconomic disadvantages. Preparing more completely for college in high school tends to result in increased college completion rates. Bridge Builders to the New Generation college readiness provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and, ultimately, in their higher education pursuits. The goal of this program is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. Choosing a college, applying, securing financial aid, and then adjusting to college life requires a tremendous amount of specialized knowledge. This knowledge includes matching personal interests with college majors and programs; understanding federal and individual college financial aid programs and how and when to complete appropriate forms; registering for, preparing for, and taking required admissions exams; applying to college on time and submitting all necessary information; and, perhaps most important, understanding how the culture of college is different from that of high school.
Career Readiness
Many students leave high school or college with no defined career path. This could lead to stress, depression, self-hatred, and low self-esteem because students will be working to receive compensation. Our goal is to give students a defined career path with different options to choose from. We would rather students find something that they like to do. We want to help increase mental health and financial stability and decrease homelessness. The overall goal is to increase America’s economy.
Measurable Goals
- Develop your individualized goal and plan.
- Build the skills needed to write a resume.
- Receive support on the career search process.
- Find a job or internship.
- Practice your interview skills.
Participant Guidelines
- Appropriate and respectable volumes
- No food or drinks during in-person participation forums
- No plagiarism
- Respect the confidentiality of other participants
- Practice appropriate boundaries
- Minimum of 1x a week face-to-face check-in with Advisor
- Minimum of 3.5 hours a week of after-school curriculum participation on any outlet
Program Features
Bridge Builders to the New Generation Career Readiness program invites students to explore a broad range of career opportunities while learning to identify their career interests, aptitudes, and learning styles. Students discover that they can gain critical experience and develop job-related skills, including math, technology, teamwork, leadership, and effective communication. They’ll learn more about themselves, their interests/abilities, and valid educational/career choices as they develop a career portfolio while practicing the principles of personal finance. The goal is to break down the barriers of entry for students with emotional and cognitive differences in their career search process. The program takes a unique, 3-pronged approach by engaging our 1) students, 2) campus community, and 3) employer partners in various events to achieve long-term, sustainable success for our students.