High Schools
Culturally Relevant Career Readiness Programs
As a First-Generation or Non-Traditional Student...
As a first-generation or non-traditional student, our experiences and challenges are different; we are bicultural, multiracial, and encounter the glass ceiling, lack of mentorship, and the opportunity gap. At Aspira Consulting, we believe that our cultural wealth is an asset when it comes to pursuing our college and career aspirations. We provide Culturally Relevant Career Readiness Programs to empower first-generation and non-traditional students to embrace their journey, harness their cultural wealth, and translate their experiences into a powerful college or career narrative.
Online Empowering Scholars Program
Program Description
We deliver our Empowering Scholars Program through our interactive online platform. Students engage in personalized, adaptive journey that build their soft and career skills at their own pace. Schools can expand equitable access to college and career success for all students cost-effectively.
Program Topics
- How to Tell Your Story to Get Hired
- Turning Adversity into Positive Career Traits
- An Introvert’s Secrets to Successful Networking
- Overcoming Self-Doubt & the Feeling of Not Belonging
- Mastering the Art of Informational Interviews
Why Choose Our Program?
Our goal is to enhance equity in college and career success for all students:
- Time-Efficient and Ready-to-Use: A 1-hour online training divided into five 10-20 minute microlearning modules.
- Flexible and Teacher-Supported: Includes two learning plan options – integrated lessons or extra credit.
- Practical Skills for Student Empowerment: Teaches students to embrace their unique backgrounds, harness their cultural wealth, and translate their journeys into powerful personal and career narratives.
- Structured Career Readiness Development: Provides practical and specific strategies for setting goals, networking, and professional behavior at events, making it specifically beneficial for introverted students.
- Aligned with College and Career Goals: Whether a student applies to college, internship, or a job – it’s about telling your personal story and relating it to a specific college or job opportunity.
Train-the-Trainer Program
Our highly acclaimed Empowering Scholars Train-the-Trainer Program is designed specifically for counselors, Program Coordinators, and teachers to gain the expertise to effectively deliver our Culturally Relevant Career Readiness Program. This one-of-a-kind program equips your team with invaluable skills to assist first-generation and non-traditional students in creating, managing, and elevating their college and career journey.
Training + Integration + Sustainability
There’s a seismic shift happening in education regarding college enrollment, career readiness, and workforce development. Remote work, online learning, AI technology, micro-credentials, and the debate around the need for a 4-year degree are some of forces influencing schools to reinvent their approach to preparing the future workforce. At Aspira, we partner with you to help ride the waves of change by providing:
- Professional development training
- Integrate our Empowering Scholars Program with your existing college and career readiness programs
- Develop a sustainability and growth plan
Culturally Relevant Career Readiness
Workshops
We understand. Maybe right now a workshop is the best option. Or maybe you’re organizing a school-wide session, a career day, National First-Generation Day, or a student-parent event. We offer a variety of workshop topics to help students and their families celebrate their journeys as a sources of valuable experiences. At Aspira, we celebrate that our cultural heritage is not a limitation, but a powerful foundation to college and career success.
Standard Workshops
- Discovery call
- Up to 90-minutes school-wide Session
- Unlimited Attendees
- Session Exercises
- Optional Q&A
- Workshops and Content available in Spanish
- In-person, online, or hybrid
Workshop Topics
- My Identity is My Superpower
- How to Tell Your Story (Elevator Pitch)
- Navigating Your Career Journey with AI: Strategies for Success
- Turning Adversity into Positive Career Traits
- Harnessing Social Capital for Career Success
- Setting Boundaries & Navigating Family Expectations
- Embracing Your Dreams through Education: Your Journey, Your Pace
- Strategies for Securing an Outstanding Internship
- Embrace Imposter syndrome & Command Executive Presence
- Mastering the Art of Informational Interviews
- Crafting an Effective Resume & Professional Attire
- What to Expect & How to Prepare for a Career Fair
Educational Institutions We’ve
Delivered Training Include
