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Help Oakland High School Students Get Career Ready
ORGANIZATION: College Track Oakland
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Are you passionate about empowering the next generation and helping them achieve their dreams? Join College Track in our mission to support students' career readiness. We are looking for dedicated volunteers with experience in mental health who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
About College Track:
College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to reach their full potential. We provide academic support, college prep, and career development to ensure our students succeed in college and beyond. Our holistic approach addresses the social-emotional and academic needs of our students, helping them thrive in every aspect of their lives.
How You Can Help:
We are seeking volunteers for the following roles:
Social-Emotional Mentors: Provide guidance and support to students as they navigate the challenges of high school with a focus on letting the students guide the sessions through motivational interviewing techniques. Help them develop resilience, emotional intelligence, and effective coping strategies.
Career Readiness Coaches: Share your professional expertise by conducting workshops, resume reviews, and mock interviews. Assist students in exploring career paths and preparing for the workforce.
More opportunities with College Track Oakland
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About College Track Oakland
Location:
117 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, US
Mission Statement
Empower students from underserved communities to graduate from college.
Description
College Track is a national college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From the summer before 9 th grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the barriers that prevent students from earning their college degree. We provide students with comprehensive academic support, leadership training, community service opportunities and college advising in high school and college to teach them the skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond.
College Track started in 1997. We currently serve over 1,600 high school and college students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, New Orleans, Colorado, and Los Angeles. Over our 27-year history, 92% of our high school seniors have been accepted to four-year colleges and our college graduation rate is 2.5 times the national average for low-income students. For more information, visit www.collegetrack.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
483 9th StreetOakland, CA 94607
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Family Therapy
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- Life Coaching
- Psychology
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hr/week
- Experience coaching, guiding and leading youth