WORKSHOPS

During the junior and senior year, a series of workshops are held. Workshops cover topics ranging from the college admissions and financial aid processes, applying for scholarships, essay writing, resume development, the Common Application, decision-making and goal-setting skills.

Career Beginnings collaborates with the Board of Education and other strategic partners during the year, hosting the annual Summer Enrichment Fair, the College Fair and the Voices of Hartford Success among other events.

MENTORING

At the start of their senior year, Career Beginnings students are matched with volunteer adult mentors, all professionals with college experience as well as a wealth of knowledge and expertise from industries including, banking and finance, insurance, academia and healthcare.

The mentoring program is a flexible, off-site commitment, beginning at the end of the student’s junior year through their senior year.

Mentors are recruited from March – June. After an orientation and on-going program direction, they give their mentees individual college-related support, encouragement and are essentially their “Cheerleader” during the year. All potential mentors undergo a background check.

Apply to be a Volunteer Mentor

CB BRIDGE PROGRAM

Career Beginnings employs a twenty-four month follow-up, ‘seamless counseling’ model, continuing advising after high school graduation to ensure fall matriculation and a smooth transition to college.

Career Beginnings’ counselors stay with the students with whom that have worked for up to two years, leveraging the pre-existing relationship into the college years.

Register for the Bridge Program