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MESA’s Alumni Lab is a free program to support high school graduates with enrolling and persisting into high quality 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 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 can receive up to a $500 stipend paid out at the successful completion of the program.
High School Diploma / GED
Not currently enrolled in college
Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
Must be able to attend all workshops from January 13 – March 5, 2026 (if currently working, must be willing to adjust schedule with employer to accommodate for program times)
Ready to join a part time or full time job training program after Alumni Lab finishes
• Morning Session: 9:30–12:00PM
• Afternoon Session: 1:00–3:30PM
Not available?
Next cycle starts in April 2026.
Read our August 2025 case study, “From Uncertainty to Career Opportunity: Alumni Lab’s Integrated Approach to Career Success,” written by David Fischer.
Complete interest form
Attend one mandatory info session
Complete a short 1-1 call with a program facilitator
Once accepted, complete a welcome survey
Complete interest form
Attend one mandatory info session
Complete a short 1-1 call with a program facilitator
Once accepted, complete a welcome survey
Alumni Lab meets in-person at:
MESA Charter High School
231 Palmetto St Brooklyn, NY 11221
Elijah
MESA Charter '21
Student Success Coach - City Year
“This program helped me break out of a cycle and strive for better.”
Luis
Uncommon Charter '18
Software Engineer Fellow - Marcy Lab School
“Alumni Lab has been a place for me to hunker down and get to work on my future where I previously procrastinated, and have met a lot of people who were more than willing to help.”
Calaena
High School Of Fashion Industries '23
First Year College Student - BMCC
“Definitely the email etiquette I've utilized the most. I've always been a decent email writer, but now I've improved even more.”
Feel confident speaking about their skills in a job interview by the end of the program
Total Alumni
Lab
Graduates
Different High Schools
Represented
Highly recommend this
program to their peers
Workshop 1 - Growth Mindset and Professional Email Etiquette
Workshop 2 - Career Exploration and Program Research
Workshop 3 - Combatting Imposter Syndrome and Program Applications
Workshop 4 - Resume Formatting and Digital Best Practices
Workshop 5 - Resume Bullet Points and Leveraging AI
Workshop 6 - Resume Peer Feedback and Etiquette
Workshop 7 - Interview Fundamentals - Strong Impressions and Research
Workshop 8 - Interview Preparation Guide for Commonly Asked Questions
Workshop 9 - Interview Peer Feedback and Etiquette
Workshop 10 - Mock Interview Day with Professionals
Workshop 11 - Financial Fitness - High Yields Savings and Building Credit
Workshop 12 - Optimizing the Job Search and Avoiding Scams
Workshop 13 - Workplace Norms and Negotiations Practice
Workshop 14 - Graduation Day and Review for Success
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