SUPPORTS FOR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 

 We partner with colleges and universities

 to prepare graduate students for post-degree success through training & mentorship solutions. 

For College & Universities Seeking to Improve Career Development & Mentorship Solutions for students of color: 

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WE facilitate MENTORSHIP Circles between alumni of color and existing graduate students to create thriving school to business partnerships. Universities that create ecosystems and a constellation of trusting, supportive, and ongoing relationships are able to enhance students' experiences within school and beyond.

• We do this using our ICE (Identity-Culture-Experience) matching model alongside industry interest(s) for a best fit.

• We coordinate onboarding, training, and cycles of check points to ensure positive, ongoing communication. 

• We serve as an invested yet neutral party to gather meaningful data. We establish trust and facilitate dialogue to engage all stakeholders.

• Colleges and Universities can optimize their current resources from our pre/post/ assessments and data. This holistic approach provides much needed supports for current students and strengthens alumni connections.

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For The Graduate School or forward thinking departmental programs seeking to extend robust supports:

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WE provide training and grad-student success coaching so graduate students of color can create a career readiness & mentorship plan to be positioned for success during degree attainment and after degree completion.

We are distinctly different from academic advisors or program chairs; our strategy and methods guide students through how to build impactful mentorship relationships and get the most out of their multidimensional academic and professional communities. 

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Value For Colleges & Universities:

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• Strengthening the pipeline of alumni of color and increasing reciprocity & investment; with robust supports, students are well positioned for greater income & ongoing engagement with the university

• Direct alignment of resources with DEI priorities ensuring culturally diverse students are positioned for success during degree attainment and post graduation.

• Training and resources to supplement the lack of available human resources (increased responsibility of faculty and limited faculty of color, & limited time).

Value & Benefit to Students:

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• A clear roadmap of how to cultivate mentorship relationships and networks in graduate school while honoring and preserving their identity intersections.

• Time saved and reduced stress from having a strategic approach to navigate grad school mentorship relationships. 

• Greater confidence in navigating degree and post-degree success.

• Clear articulation of goals and an accountability plan. 

• Group and peer problem-solving community.

• Coaching and more intensive support available as well per schools' bespoke needs.

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Value for programs:

• Training for graduate students and resources that are not readily available at the School/Dept/ or Advisor level through a culturally responsive approach.

• For exiting undergraduate TRIO program participants, we provide supports for continued success & long-term outcomes beyond what is typically offered at the undergraduate level.

• Further development of pipeline resources for those most in need.

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