MESA Charter High School’s Alumni Lab is a free program to support high school graduates with re-enrolling in college and placement in job training programs so that they can be on a path to upward financial mobility.
Alumni Lab Fellows will take part in an in-person 7-week, 14-workshop series focused on college and career readiness skills. The program is free. Fellows have access to free 1-1 counseling support as well. Fellows receive a $500 stipend paid out at the successful completion of the program.
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Not available?
Our next cohorts will begin in January 2025, March 2025, and May 2025. Check back here to apply!
High School Diploma / GED
Not currently enrolled in college
Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
Must be able to attend all workshops from (if currently working, must be willing to adjust schedule with employer to accommodate for program times)
Ready to join a part time / full time job training program or re-enroll in college after Alumni Lab finishes
Alumni Lab meets in-person at:
MESA Charter High School
231 Palmetto St Brooklyn, NY 11221
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Mock Interview Day
Program Exploration Activity
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Workshop 1 - Growth Mindset and Imposter Syndrome
Workshop 2 - Career and Program Exploration
Workshop 3 - Email Setup, Management, and Etiquette
Workshop 4 - Journey Mapping and Values Alignment
Workshop 5 - Resume Revisions and Applications
Workshop 6 - Financial Literacy / Bank Accounts
Workshop 7 - Interview Preparation Part 1
Workshop 8 - Interview Preparation Part 2
Workshop 9 - Mock Interviews Part 1
Workshop 10 - Mock Interviews Part 2
Workshop 11 - Financial Literacy / Credit Scores + Cards
Workshop 12 - Job Scams and Digital Safety
Workshop 13 - Workplace Scenarios + Negotiations
Workshop 14 - Celebration and Next Steps
"I now have a strong resume and have the resources to find different job training programs."
“It impacted me by giving me more confidence in my skills and strengthening them such as the practices of talking to people and being more open to connections.”
"The program taught me better ways to approach a job application and ways to make myself standout in a professional manner."
"I now have a strong resume and have the resources to find different job training programs."
“What I find most valuable and useful
from these workshops is how to write a
resume and how to have more
confidence during an interview”
"The program taught me better ways to approach a job application and ways to make myself standout in a professional manner."
to all our partner schools, supporters and granters!
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