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CFES Brilliant Pathways will be celebrating a virtual early college and career awareness week, May 10-14.

The new format will allow scholars and families across the country to participate in our programming. Each day will be focused on a different theme supporting their goal of attending college and becoming career-ready. Our team of professionals will be helping make this happen from the CFES headquarters in rural Essex, NY and from key schools across the Adirondacks with the help of our fellows.

Day 1 – Begins with High School

Wear something with the name of your school, the mascot, or just the school colors!

CFES Alumni Network

Since 1991, the CFES Alumni Network has welcomed 100,000 people into the network. These individuals embody the core practices of CFES: Mentoring, Pathways to College and Career, and Essential Skills. We will have a panel of members share with us about their experience of going through high school, college and navigating careers during the pandemic.

Time: 11:45am – 12:10pm

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CFES Alumni Network, Session #2

Since 1991, the CFES Alumni Network has welcomed 100,000 people into the network. These individuals embody the core practices of CFES: Mentoring, Pathways to College and Career, and Essential Skills. We will have a panel of members share with us about their experience of going through high school, college and navigating careers during the pandemic.

Time: 12:15 – 12:40pm

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ADK Foundation

The mission of the foundation is to enhance the lives of people in the Adirondack region through philanthropy. In this session, you will hear first-hand about the opportunities for volunteering. Andrea Grout is the Program Officer for the ADK Foundation.

Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm

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GPA Game

In-school Activity

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Brilliant Career Lab

Solo Activity

Explore

Scholar Map

With Family Activity

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Congresswoman Clarke: Stories of Inspiration

Zoom a NASA Scientist with Cori Quirk

Building Student Leadership with Brian Flores, Miami Dolphins

Mapping and Data Analytics

Day 2 – Career Day

Dress for the job you want! Have others try to guess what career that might be.

Exploring Careers in Entrepreneurship and Finance

We want to expose you to learning about various occupations and their “fit” from on the ground professionals. They will share about skills, interests and values they believe you need to be successful in a career. This session will focus on Entrepreneurship and Finance. Check out the additional video resources below to learn about additional careers from our Career Hour Series.

Time: 11:45am – 12:10pm (ET)

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Exploring Careers in Science and Health Care

We want to expose you to learning about various occupations and their “fit” from on the ground professionals. They will share about skills, interests and values they believe you need to be successful in a career. This session will focus on Science and Health Care. Check out the additional video resources below to learn about additional careers from our Career Hour Series.

Time: 12:15 – 12:40pm (ET)

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Changing Career Paths with TransPerfect

Change is inevitable and we want you to learn from trailblazers in their field on how they have managed changing career paths in the midsts of uncertainty. Please join our partners from G3 Life Sciences and TransPerfect as they share with you tips on how to move down this path.

Time: 4:30 – 5:15pm (ET)

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Career Scavenger Hunt

With Family Activity

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College Bingo

In-school Activity
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Career Bingo

In-school Activity
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How to Search for a Job (When You Don’t Know What You Want to do)

Sports Management with the Kansas City Chiefs

Manufacturing Hour: Advanced Manufacturing

Careers in Law with Cathy Cox

Day 3 – Dress for Success

It is important to dress very well for an interview. Look as fancy as you can (blazer, tie, dress, button up shirt, etc.)

Banzai Program by Dannemora

Our friends at Dannemora Federal Credit Union will be debuting the Real-World Finance program. Banzai exposes your students to lifelike financial scenarios like saving for a goal and dealing with setbacks. You will learn how to track every income and expense with the double-entry method, which helps them learn financial trade-offs: spending more in one area means spending less in another.

Time: 11:45am – 12:10pm (ET)

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Banzai Program by Dannemora, Session #2

Our friends at Dannemora Federal Credit Union will be debuting the Real-World Finance program. Banzai exposes your students to lifelike financial scenarios like saving for a goal and dealing with setbacks. You will learn how to track every income and expense with the double-entry method, which helps them learn financial trade-offs: spending more in one area means spending less in another.

Time: 12:15 – 12:40pm (ET)

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Dannemora Federal Credit Union

Ellen Bouchard is the Business Development Officer at Dannemora Federal Credit Union. She will be presenting on Financial Literacy. Parents are welcome to join and explore about how to pay for college. We will be doing raffles and swag.

Time: 4:30 – 5:15pm (ET)

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College/Career Jeopardy

In-school Activity

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Financial Aid Bingo

In-school Activity
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Financial Literary Arcade Games

With Family Activity

Play/Practice

What You Should Know About Managing Money

Your Financial Literacy Journey

Money Management for Students

Day 4 – College Color/Gear Day

Wear something with the name, mascot, or even just the school colors of a college you want to go to or a college you’ve heard about!

Interview a College: Castleton and UVM

COVID-19 has shifted the higher education world from in-person to virtual. Prospective college students are using virtual campus visits and interactions to make life-altering decisions about where they will attend college. This is your opportunity to practice asking the right questions and become more knowledgeable about your postsecondary options.

Time: 11:45am – 12:10pm (ET)

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Interview a College: Champlain College and SUNY Adirondack

COVID-19 has shifted the higher education world from in-person to virtual. Prospective college students are using virtual campus visits and interactions to make life-altering decisions about where they will attend college. This is your opportunity to practice asking the right questions and become more knowledgeable about your postsecondary options.

Time: 12:15 – 12:40pm (ET)

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College Scavenger Hunt

With Family Activity

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What Not to Wear

Solo Activity

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Professional Bitmoji

Solo Activity

Create a Bitmoji of your future self in your future career!

Create

Readying for the College Classroom

Career Opportunities in Manufacturing

Video Game Production with Champlain College

Day 5 – Dream about your future!

Pajama day! It is important to “see” yourself going to college or the job of your dreams!

The Transition to College

While our emphasis is on building college and career awareness early on, we must also speak about the plethora of resources available to students as they transition to college. This transition is imperative to your success and we want to make sure you not only have the tools but also know how to tap into those tools to maximize your experience.

Time: 11:45am – 12:10pm (ET)

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The Transition to College, Session #2

While our emphasis is on building college and career awareness early on, we must also speak about the plethora of resources available to students as they transition to college. This transition is imperative to your success and we want to make sure you not only have the tools but also know how to tap into those tools to maximize your experience.

Time: 12:15 – 12:40pm (ET)

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CCR Advisors Supporting Students

A CCR Advisor inspires and encourages, while helping young people build knowledge and skills to become college and career ready. Advisors can be community members, business leaders, teachers, coaches, college students, bus drivers, custodians or retirees who mentor students in a range of college and career topics.

Time: 4:00 – 4:45pm (ET)

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College Pennants

Solo Activity

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Cups Strings and Rubber Bands

With Family Activity

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Future Reunion

In-school Activity

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Preparing Students for a Successful College Transition

Goal Setting with TransPerfect

Moving Down Your Path to College Life

The Essential Skills™

Special Thanks to Our Partners