Our Clubs are continuing to provide virtual mentoring services and resources for both high school students in our College Bound program and graduates in our College Bound Alumni program so there is continuity of support as they work toward their college and career goals. We are committed to ensuring our students are equipped to successfully navigate their academic careers and have plan for higher education even during unprecedented times.
We are currently offering academic advisement and webinars on a variety of relevant topics via Zoom. These online sessions cover subjects such as help with virtual learning, stress and anxiety management, college acceptance and financial aid award letters, filing for unemployment and applying for jobs, time management, and more.
Pre-register using the “Register Here” link associated with each webinar. Upon registration, students will receive an email with the code and password to access the webinar.
For College Bound Members
June
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| June 7 – 11 | June 8 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: Orientation Welcome to the CB Alumni Family! Learn about the continued support, scholarship, stipend, and networking opportunities you can continue to use as a College student and CB Alumni. Mandatory for all recent scholarship recipients. Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here |
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| June 21 – 25 | June 21 | 3:00 p.m. Letters of Recommendation Understand what a letter of recommendation is and the process of requesting one from instructors, supervisors, and mentors. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register Here |
June 22 | 3:00 p.m. Cover Letter Understand the basics of cover letter writing. Learn what employers are looking for when they ask you to write a cover letter. Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here |
June 23 | 3:00 p.m. Importance of Junior Year Junior Year has a major impact on your college future! Learn how to get prepared with the right classes. Target Audience: 11th graders Register Here |
June 24 | 11:00 a.m. Advocating for Yourself Find empowerment within yourself, by learning strategies and the importance of self-advocacy to stand up for yourself. Target Audience: 9th – 10th graders Register Here |
June 25 | 1:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: Campus Resources Learn about the various resources college campuses have to offer and how to best utilize these resources for a successful college career. Target Audience: Alumni Register Here |
| June 28 – July 2 | June 28 | 3:00 p.m. 4 Systems of Higher Education Learn about the 4 systems of higher education including CSU, UC, Privates, and Community College. Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here |
June 29 | 3:00 p.m. Multiculturalism & Social Justice Learn about the way self-identity and the identity of others relates to you and the world around you. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register Here |
June 30 | 1:00 p.m. A-G Requirements Discover what A-G requirements are and its importance in the college application process. Target Audience: 9th – 10th graders Register HereJune 30 | 4:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: High School vs. College Learn the differences in grading, professors vs teachers, class schedules, assignments, discussions, and attendance. Target Audience: Alumni Register Here |
July 1 | 11:00 a.m. Self-Care: Tune in to Your Inner Self It’s the little rituals and routines you do day in & day out that makeup your life as a whole— Join us to create a self-care plan to live a balanced lifestyle. Target Audience: 11th graders Register Here |
July 2 | 3:00 p.m. Study Abroad Learn the basics about studying abroad. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register Here |
July
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| July 5 – 9 | July 6 | 1:00 p.m. Panel: First-Generation Students First-Generation College Bound Alumni share their journey and the resources available to them. Target Audience: Register Here |
July 7 | 3:00 p.m. Choosing A College Choosing a college can be overwhelming with the amount of research needed. This workshop will provide you factors you should consider when selecting a college. Target Audience: 11th graders Register Here |
July 8 | 1:00 p.m. Interviewing a Career Professional Figuring out the best career for you isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Learn how to explore potential careers by finding, approaching, and interviewing professionals in those fields. Target Audience: 12th graders Register HereJuly 8 | 2:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: Challenges of a First Generation Student Discover and create strategies to prepare for and succeed in college as a first-generation student. Target Audience: Alumni Register Here |
July 9 | 1:00 p.m. Parent Summer Launch Join us as we launch our series of summer webinars! All Summer webinars will be hosted online via Zoom. We will discuss our summer planned workshops and take a campus tour! Target Audience: 9th – 12th graders Register HereJuly 9 | 3:00 p.m. College Applications 101 Learn about the different college application timelines, requirements, and information needed to apply. Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here |
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| July 12 – 16 | July 12 | 3:00 p.m. Finding A Mentor Develop the frameworks, protocols, and exercises to help you build the skills you need to communicate effectively with your instructors, employers, and administrators. Target Audience: 9th – 10th graders Register Here |
July 13 | 1:00 p.m. Cost of College Discover the college costs across the different systems of higher education. Target Audience: 9th – 10th graders Register Here |
July 14 | 1:00 p.m. Stress Management Activities Through these activities, you will practice key skills on managing stress that will help you during this upcoming school year. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register Here |
July 15 | 3:00 p.m. Financing Your Education Learn about the different types of financial aid that may be available to you once you enter your college journey. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register HereJuly 15 | 5:00 p.m. Preparing for Senior Year Senior year in high school is stressful for many students. Come learn about the senior timeline so you and your student can be prepared for college application, financial aid, and other college dates. Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here |
July 16 | 1:00 p.m. Writing Professional Emails Writing emails can feel intimidating, but it’s actually very simple if you know how to do it right. Discover how to write quick, easy, and professional emails. Target Audience: 11th graders Register HereJuly 16 | 1:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: Managing Loans, Debt, & Savings Learn different repayment options and determine the one that will help you achieve your financial goals. Design a realistic spending plan to live within your means, and outline a savings plan to meet your goals. Target Audience: Alumni Register Here |
| July 19 – 23 | July 19 | 2:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: Building Professional Experiences & Relationships This webinar will provide students with frameworks, protocols, and exercises to help them build the skills they need to communicate effectively with their instructors, employers, and administrators while also covering the importance of gaining experience through internships, volunteering, and research. Target Audience: Alumni Register HereJuly 19 | 3:00 p.m. Dorm Life Explore college dorming and the options available. Target Audience: 11th graders Register Here |
July 20 | 3:00 p.m. Panel: Career Exploration Panel Students will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities and career service programs. Target Audience: Register Here |
July 22 | 3:00 p.m. Personal Insight Questions Prepare for personal insight questions by reviewing and receiving tips on each prompt. Target Audience: 12th graders Register HereJuly 22 | 3:00 p.m. Effective Communication Learn the the best ways to communicate with your friends, instructors, parents and bosses. Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here July 22 | 5:00 p.m. |
July 23 | 3:00 p.m. College Term Kahoot Put your college lingo to the test through a fun Kahoot game! Target Audience: 9th – 10th graders Register Here |
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| July 26 – 30 | July 26 | 1:00 p.m. Discovering & Exploring Careers Not sure which careers might be right for you? Come take a career assessment with us and learn how to explore different career options. Target Audience: 9th – 10th graders Register Here |
July 27 | 3:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: How to Succeed Academically This webinar will cover the tips and strategies on a variety of subtopics that will contribute to their academic success. These topics will include: study skills, note-taking tips, how to approach assigned readings and more. Target Audience: Alumni Register HereJuly 27 | 3:00 p.m. Panel: New Alumni Panel Hear senior year and college application tips from our NEW alumni, class of 2021! Target Audience: 9th – 12th graders Register Here |
July 28 | 1:00 p.m. Career Goal Setting What are your career goals? What’s your plan to meet them? Come learn how to set, clarify and achieve your goals the S.M.A.R.T way! Target Audience: 11th graders Register Here |
July 29 | 1:00 p.m. Major Exploration Confused on what subject you want to major in? Find out what major is right for your own career goal. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register Here |
July 30 | 1:00 p.m. Parent Alumni Panel Join us for a Q&A session with parents whose students have already gone to college. Learn tips from their experience as college parents. Target Audience: 9th – 12th graders Register Here |
August
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| August 2 – 6 | Aug. 2 | 3:00 p.m. Resume Come learn to translate your high school experiences into a resume. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register Here |
Aug. 3 | 3:00 p.m. California Colleges Create your college list with the help of the California Colleges website. Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here |
Aug. 4 | 3:00 p.m. What Happens After High School: Postsecondary Talk Are you a student unsure of how to approach your parent about life after high school? Come discuss best practices! Target Audience: 12th graders Register Here Aug. 4 | 4:00 p.m. |
Aug. 5 | 3:00 p.m. Panel: Scholarship Recipient Panel Learn all about scholarships from past scholarship winners. Target Audience: Register Here |
Aug. 6 | 11:00 a.m. Embracing Change Trust the journey of life— Discover how accepting change in a new light opens doors for new experiences, opportunities, and growth. Target Audience: 11th – 12th graders Register Here |
| August 9 – 13 | Aug. 12 | 2:00 p.m. College Bound Alumni: Professional Development Throughout College Discover ways to improve your professionalism throughout college and the timeline to accomplish those professional goals. This webinar will discuss resume transformation, career networking, and what to do during college so that students are best prepared for the professional world. Target Audience: Alumni Register Here |