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MESA Charter High School’s Alumni Lab is a free program to support high school graduates with re-enrolling in college and placement in 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 6-week, twelve-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 receive 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 7th - February 13th (if currently working, must be willing to adjust schedule with employer to accommodate for program times)
Ready to join a part time / full time job training program or re-enroll in college after Alumni Lab finishes
• Morning Session: 9:30–11:30AM
• Afternoon Session: 12:30–2:30PM
Not available?
Next cycles of Alumni Lab start in March 2025 and May 2025.
Complete interest form
Attend info section
Complete a phone call chat with Julie
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
Fellows Highly
Recommended this
program to their peers
Workshop 1 - Growth Mindset and Imposter Syndrome
Workshop 2 - Career Exploration Quiz and Program Plan
Workshop 3 - Emails and Phone Calls
Workshop 4 - Time Management and Basic Computer Skills
Workshop 5 - Resume Revisions and Applications
Workshop 6 - Financial Literacy 101
Workshop 7 - Interview Preparation Part 1
Workshop 8 - Interview Preparation Part 2
Workshop 9 - Mock Interviews
Workshop 10 - Applications and Workplace Scenarios
Workshop 11 - Financial Literacy 201
Workshop 12 - Celebration and Next Steps
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