College Ready Workshops

The College Ready Workshops are designed specifically to fit the appropriate exposure for each grade level. The Knowledge Complex works with educators to deliver college content to all students. Each workshop can be adjusted by time and outcomes as requested. Contact Us for custom packaging and pricing.

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

College Week:

Introducing College
I went to College, Ask Me Where
College/Career Day
Presentations/Interviews
Student Appreciation
College Tours
Elementary Family Night

6th and 7th Grade

Workshop 1: Group Work.
Workshop 2: Implement mentorship relationship. Assign each student to a mentor to discuss interests and goals.
Workshop 3: What’s your major?
Workshop 4: Creating a college roadmap
Workshop 5 & 6: Research Reading and Writing: Present reading lesson that includes research, citation.
2 college tours in the fall semester. 2 college tours in the spring semester. Have students complete a written review/reflection of their experience and why it is important to attend and complete college.

8th Grade

Goal setting
Research on schools of their interest
Completing mock college applications
Completing mock job interviews
Completing personal mission statements
Group project: School profile and share out on why it is important to attend college and GRIT!
2 college tours in the fall semester. 2 college tours in the spring semester.
Have students complete a written review/reflection of their experience and why it is important to attend and complete college.
Career Fair

9th Grade

Goal Setting/Self Awareness
College map
Extra-curricular activities, building resume
Study-skills
Understanding your abilities
Building your network
Family Meet & Greet

10th Grade

Group Values, Communication and Leadership
Critical thinking, oral and written communication, team building, and professionalism
Continue College Map
College Tours
Building Resume: Volunteer Opportunities/Community Service
Connecting with College
Financial Literacy

11th Grade

Global Intercultural fluency and Career Management
Understanding who you are, your environment, your abilities to identify areas for improvement and development
Best Match Meeting
Using APA Format (Writing empirical research)
Soft skill: cultural understanding, wellness
Apply for Scholarships
Student Conduct
Personal Statements
Connecting Major with Career Interests
Resume
Professionalism & Work Ethic

12th Grade

College map
Soft Skill: Navigating PWI, Self-Advocacy, Student Conduct
Best Match Meeting
Review College List
Complete College Application Packages
Complete FAFSA
Apply for Scholarships
Transition workshops

Non-Cognitive Mastery

To provide comprehensive workshops with expert consultation that target the following non-cognitive abilities:

o Positive behavior

o Perseverance

o Mindset

o Social skills

o Cultural enlightenment

o Student engagement and involvement

o Learning strategies

o Advocacy

o Grit

Additional Student Needs

Student Athlete Plans
Grade Evaluation/ GPA
SAT/ACT Assistance
Tutoring
Public Speaking & Presentation
Essay Editing
Campus acclimation

Make It

The College Ready Workshops are designed specifically to fit the appropriate exposure for each grade level. The College Culture works with educators to deliver college content to all students. Each workshop can be adjusted by time and outcomes as requested. Contact Us for custom packaging and pricing.

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