Collegiate Success Institute: CSI Worcester

In partnership with the Worcester Public Schools, member institutions of the Colleges of the Worcester Consortium and concerned leaders from the local business community, CSI Worcester was designed specifically to serve as an intensive capstone experience for AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination©) students, who are in the "academic middle" and who may not necessarily aspire to college, but who show strong academic potential. The CSI Worcester program brings these students onto a local campus for two afternoons a week during their junior and senior years of high school and pairs them with corporate and college mentors to give them a taste of the college experience, and help them learn about opportunities beyond college for a successful career in today's global economy.

During their junior and senior years, AVID students participate in an intensive after-school program at their partner campus. They are transported to the campus for twelve to thirteen afternoon visits each year (3:00 to 4:30). Volunteers from the corporate partner company deliver researched-based financial literacy and workforce readiness programs that align with the Massachusetts K-12 educational frameworks and work-based learning plans. Faculty, staff and student leaders from the partner college coordinate admissions and financial aid workshops, along with presentations on issues such as residential life, clubs and activities, and academic majors offered at the college.

For More Information Contact:

Deb Hopkins, Program Developer
508.754-1176 ext. 156
dhopkins@wcac.net

Volunteer Opportunities:

Mock Job Interviewer:

• Ongoing opportunities during after-school hours (3:00 – 3:45) to serve as mock job interviewers for high school seniors enrolled in campus-based programs at Assumption College, Holy Cross, Anna Maria, Worcester State and Clark University
• Volunteer orientation and specific presentation guidelines provided
• 16 interviewers, from a variety of industry sectors, are needed for the fall semester and 20 interviewers are needed for the spring semester (36 volunteer opportunities in total)

Panelists for Career Exploration Workshops (Guest Speaker):

• Ongoing opportunities during after-school hours (3:00 – 3:45) to serve as guest speakers on Career Exploration Panels for high school seniors enrolled in campus-based programs at Assumption College, Holy Cross, Anna Maria, Worcester State and Clark University
• Volunteer orientation and specific presentation guidelines provided
• 16 career panelists, from a variety of industry sectors, are needed for the fall semester and 20 panelists are needed for the spring semester (36 volunteer opportunities in total)

For additional information, please contact:

Deb Hopkins, Program Developer
508.754-1176 ext. 156
dhopkins@wcac.net

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