Apply to join our free 6 month program. Laptops are available for all mentees.
MENTORING
We match you with a mentor and connect you with professionals in the community that can help you advance your career goals.
NETWORKING
We teach you networking skills and create events for you to practice these skills. Unlike other networking memberships or programs, there are no fees for underrepresented young adults so that you can focus on achieving your dreams.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We provide workshops to help you with your personal and professional development such as financial literacy, confidence building, resume writing, interviewing skills, entrepreneurship and more!
We also provide transportation, one-on-one financial coaching and partner with companies to offer career tours and opportunities.
2023 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
JUNE
10th Mentee Orientation/SMART Goals
17th Myers Briggs
24th Strengths
JULY
8th Self-Branding
22nd Resumé Writing
AUGUST
5th Interviewing Skills
19th Small Business or Nonprofit Set-Up
SEPTEMBER
2nd Marketing
16th Budgeting
23rd Money Management/Student Loans & Financial Aid
30th Credit Workshop
OCTOBER
14th Intro to Investing
28th Salary Negotiation
NOVEMBER
11th Networking
18th Real World Workshop (Car/Home Purchase, Taxes & Insurance)
DECEMBER
2nd Career and Entrepreneurship Panel
9th conNEXTions graduation celebration!
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