Exploring and planning for life after high school
In our College & Career Advisory program, as a student in Grades 9-12, you’ll learn about Pathways we offer at TPZ. You’ll have the opportunity to explore career and college options, research educational institutions, and craft your own post-high school plans. Professionals from various industries come in and share their college and career stories and answer your questions, shining a light on different future paths. Throughout your journey at TPZ, you may also participate in group advisory lessons and personalized advising sessions with the Pathways team.
College and Career Bootcamps
During the College and Career Bootcamp, you’ll learn about different types of colleges, use best-fit factors to reflect on what’s important to you in choosing a college, and gather information as you reflect on several campus visits. You and other students will learn more about yourselves–developing your communication and relationship skills, and strengthening how you can envision yourself belonging and thriving in a college setting.
During the bootcamp, you will experience:
- Hands-on visits and tours of colleges
- Panels with alumni and representatives from different post-secondary programs
- Enhanced professional networks and development of social capital through mentorship and networking
- Structured time to develop a personalized plan for educational and career goals after high school
- Opportunities to explore different career paths and organizations in the Boston area.
At the end of the the bootcamp, you will:
- Create a scrapbook about your observations, reflections, and learnings from the college visits
- Design a sticker illustrating your postsecondary plans and priorities following the College 101 Bootcamp
- Present your capstone artifacts to educators and peers during an internal circle share-out.