The College to Career Program trains undergraduate and graduate students to enter the workplace. In addition, the program helps corporations increase their visibility among prospective employees and reduces the "brain drain" caused by local students of color leaving to launch their careers out of state.

Participants. Undergraduate or graduate Asian, Black, Latino, Native American or South Asian students enrolled in a Greater Boston college or university.

Content. The program has several components:

• MYC2C:  An interactive website for corporations and students to connect with each other.

• C2C Train:  Leadership development workshops that focus on career success, students gain a better understanding of strategies and tools that can help them secure the career they want.

• Associates Workshop:  Students also spend one day as guests of a Partnership workshop for professionals who already have started their careers.  Workshop topics include building your personal brand and developing strong leadership.

• C2C Expo:  Career fair offered in the Spring and Fall, these events offer students the chance to meet with greater Boston's leading employers.

• C2C Fest: Modeled after professional networking activities, these biannual social events give students the chance to interact with their peers as well as business and cultural leaders.
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• C2C Mentor: An on boarding program for student interns and new employees, this program provides a range of tools to help participants enter the workplace, including general orientation and mentoring.

• C2C Campus:  On-campus workshops and panels on Networking 101 led by corporate personnel, held twice a semester.

All activities promote networking among potential employers, other students of color and professionals of color with established careers.

Timeframe. College to Career activities take place throughout the academic year; participants are encouraged to enroll in their freshman year and then continue in the program through graduation.

Note:  Program is free for student participants.

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