The Project Success Podcast

In part 1 we discussed different pathways after high school and being undecided. In part 2, we continue our journey on options after high school and connect with 2 different GAP year programs and a Career opportunity with an environmental field focus to discuss: If you have an idea of what you want to do, which path will help you reach your goals?

Join Kyle as he connects with Adrienne Amell (Manager of Recruiting at Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa), Matt Young (Marketing Representative at NOLS), Alison Nyenhuis (Education Manager at Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness), and Franci (12th grade student at Patrick Henry) as they talk through different pathway options through the lens of outdoor and environmental career fields.

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In pathways part 1 of 3, learn about taking an apprenticeship, going to college undecided, or starting a career directly after high school. How do you decide which pathway is the best fit for you?

Join Kyle as he connects with Sarah Lechowich (Senior Director at Construction Careers Foundation), Amanda Yang (Senior Admission Counselor in the Office of Admissions at St. Thomas), Kit Keegan (Store Manager at Lunds and Byerly's), and Gunxang (10th grade student at Patrick Henry) as they talk through how you can find out what you want to do after high school and the different pathways you can take.

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What do you need to know about being a college athlete? What are the benefits and challenges? What does it look like to play intramural or club sports?

Join Kyle and guest co-host Chase (alumni of Washburn, Division I basketball at University of Iowa) as they connect with Tylor Coley (FBC The North Coach, former Washburn girls' basketball coach, and graduate of Grace College, NAIA Basketball), Morgan (alumni of Washburn, Division II soccer at Mankato) and Kenda (alumni of Washburn, intramural basketball at UW Milwaukee).

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Join Kyle and guest co-host Mary (11th grade student at South) as they connect with the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management featuring Geida Cleveland (Assistant Director of Diversity & Inclusion), Ed McFowland III (Assistant Professor, Information and Decision Science), Chinh Truong (Academic Advisor), Farida Mohammed (Sophomore, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance) and Chike Okonkwo (Junior, Marketing, Finance).

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Join Kyle as he connects with Bridgette R. Shannon, Ph.D. (3M Abrasive Systems Division), Peter Thao (alumni of Patrick Henry and Graduate of U of M in Information Technology) and Gina (12th grade student at South) about going to college and selecting a career in a STEM field.

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Join Kyle as he connects with Mai Nhia Xiong-Chan (Vice President of Enrollment Management at Hamline University), Antoinette Harris (Admissions Representative at Normandale Community College), Corey Young (Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Hennepin Technical College) and Elsa (10thgrade student at Southwest) to talk about some of the different types of college models that exist and the similarities and differences between them.

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Kyle connects with Sam (Financial Aid Counselor at the Dougherty Family College, St. Thomas), Keeley (Senior Financial Aid Counselor at St. Catherine University), and Zoe (10th grade student at Southwest) about the cost of college.

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Kyle connects with Derek (Manager of Counseling Services, Office of College and Career Readiness at MPS), Shonna (Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Augsburg), and Chelsea (10th grader, and PS alumni) about what do you need to feel supported on a college campus. How do you ask for support? Who can you go to? What resources are there and how can your community support you?

After taking a week off to go on some virtual college tours, we're back! This week Kyle connects with Josh (Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College admissions officer), Leo (12th grade student at Roosevelt High School), and Alwyn (MPS North High Alumni) on Self-Advocacy. How can you be your own advocate both in college and during the college process? Why should you ask for what you need and what does self-efficacy have to do with it?

Kyle connects with Kenzie (UMNTC Coordinator of Multicultural Outreach & Community Partnerships, Undergraduate Office of Admissions), Jeremiah (GEAR UP Program Manager), and Hana (Project Success Facilitator) on what it means to be the first to attend college. What are the challenges of being the first? How can you celebrate being the first?