Services for Faculty & Institutions
Professional Development & Institutional Training
We provide professional development workshops designed to equip counselors, faculty, and student support professionals with the tools, strategies, and resources needed to effectively support STEM students especially those from first-generation and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Our training integrates culturally responsive practices, practical advising strategies, and current STEM pathway knowledge to strengthen institutional capacity and improve student success outcomes.
Community College STEM Cohort Training
Empowering counselors and educators to guide the next generation of STEM students.
This training provides culturally responsive guidance for community college counselors and student support professionals. Participants learn how to develop effective STEM education plans, access transfer and career resources, and strengthen advising practices to better support their students.
Best for:
Community college counselors, advisors, faculty, and student support staff
Participants will learn how to:
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Develop comprehensive, transfer-ready STEM education plans
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Apply culturally responsive advising strategies
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Identify internships, scholarships, and research opportunities
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Access professional development opportunities within the STEM ecosystem
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Strengthen advising practices to improve STEM student retention and success
Impact:
Participants leave with actionable tools, expanded professional networks, and increased confidence in supporting STEM student pathways.
Early Preparation for Medical School: Community Counselors Training
Best for:
Community college counselors, advisors, faculty, and student support staff
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Participants will learn how to:
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Navigate advising considerations, including AP credit policies, academic renewal, withdrawals (EWs), and course sequencing
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Advise students on building strong academic foundations and effective study strategies
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Guide students in gaining clinical, research, volunteer, and leadership experiences
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Understand what makes applicants competitive for medical and health professional schools
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Access essential pre-med resources, conferences, and STEM career exploration tools
Impact:
Participants gain the knowledge and tools to support students in building strong academic foundations, strategically navigating the pre-med pathway, and developing competitive applications
This workshop outlines the key steps community college students should focus on during their first and second year as they prepare for a pre-med pathway. It highlights which general education and prerequisite courses align with MCAT readiness and how students can build strong study habits early. Counselors gain a clear timeline for academics, MCAT preparation, and extracurricular involvement, along with practical strategies to help students build competitive medical school applications.