Apex for Youth
College and Career Success
Apex for Youth’s College and Career Success programs are designed to provide all Apex for Youth high school and college students opportunities to explore their interests and options, develop skills, and expand their networks in order to close the academic and professional opportunity gaps Asian American youth face and empower them as they pursue their goals.
College Access Mentoring Program (11th and 12th grade)
Apex’s College Access Mentoring Program provides in-depth support for 11th and 12th grade students as they explore their interests and future pathways in preparation for the college application process. Students learn how to identify and communicate their strengths, research and find the best fit colleges, and receive individualized support to navigate barriers they may encounter during all parts of the college application, financial aid and scholarship search process.
Summer Career Exploration Program (11th and 12th grade, post-secondary)
Apex’s Summer Career Exploration Program supports 11th, 12th, and post-secondary students with immersive, paid internship experiences during the summer so they can explore career pathways of interest to them. Volunteer supervisors work with youth to support their professional development over the course of the internship.
Post-Secondary Success and Alumni Program
Apex continues to work with our students after they graduate from high school. We provide opportunities for connection with the Apex community, volunteering, and professional and personal development. This includes regular check-ins and care packages while students are in college.
Volunteers:
- Work in small groups to implement programming and support youth through college and career exploration
- Encourage students to explore different options and to be open and willing to learn new things
- Support youth identify and communicate their strengths and interests
- Provide support and positive reinforcement as youth navigate the college and financial aid application process
- Help youth plan for their future and work towards achieving their college or career goals
- 21+ years old
- Ability to commit to meeting with youth up to two times a month for two full years
- Interested in supporting a young person in their college or career journey
- Exhibit patience, positivity, and resourcefulness when navigating challenges with youth
- Have a youth-centered mindset and empathy for young people
- Value diversity, is non-judgmental
- Be an 11th or 12th grade student in the fall
- Have time to meet with a mentor twice a month for at least two years
- Have a personal interest in college exploration and application support
- Respond to communication from staff, including completing surveys, year-end reviews, and check-ins
- Complete an online volunteer application
- Submit proof of COVID vaccination
- Interview with an Apex staff – a completed application does not guarantee a match
- Complete background check
- Submit an online application
- Submit proof of COVID vaccination
- Interview with program staff
- *If matched, complete a match meeting with mentor and program staff*
- *A completed application process does not guarantee a match*
Commitments:
- Commit to the length required for your program of choice
- Attend mandatory trainings
- Attend check-in calls with staff
If you are interested in becoming an College & Career Success volunteer, submit your application below:
