Resources
Career Development
Find something you can really get into. Check out the types of jobs that are right for your skills, your attitude, your passions. Dream it. Then see what jobs and resources are out there to make it happen. Do it.
Drive of Your Life is a fun online career exploration game that helps middle and high school students learn more about themselves, higher education and careers. This educational tool lets students answer a series of questions about themselves to learn what careers could interest them and then go on a virtual drive to learn more about each of those careers – all in their own customized car.
Check out their career assessment tool for help finding a career that suits you. You’ll also find tips on completing college applications and tools to help you decide among colleges once you’ve been accepted
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national non- profit that has made ground-breaking progress developing the next generation of African American, Hispanic and Native American leaders in major corporations, non-profit organiza- tions and entrepreneurial ventures.
College Search Resources
CampusCompare is a free, comprehensive online resource for college-bound students searching for the school that is right for them. CampusCompare offers data on a range of topics including academics, campus life, athletics, college trends, financial aid, scholarships and more, for more than 3,000 colleges and universities. Search, compare and connect with schools in one all-inclusive site that features a number of fun and interactive tools.
Create a Cappex profile to find your college admissions match. Get messages about unique college opportunities. Instantly learn your chances of admission to almost any college in the country. Apply for any of our scholarships with one click. And it's all free.
The National College Access Program Directory is a free online resource for students, parents, counselors and those operating college access programs.
College Grazing offers free, interactive self-discovery surveys to help you identify your college needs and desires. Based on the premise that self-awareness will lead to better college decisions, College Grazing offers immediate feedback about your college preferences, readiness, characteristics and much more
First in the Family is packed with useful resources and heartfelt stories from students who are the first in their families to go to college. First in the Family guides students through the key issues—from cultural conflict to academic challenges—facing first-generation students.
Mapping Your Future is a resource for career, college, financial aid and money management information
MatchCollege.com offers detailed information on over 6,000 colleges including information about admissions, financial aid, degrees offered and more.
My College Options is a free service that provides students with the opportunity to create a personal online college and career planning profile. Students can match their individual needs, talents, abilities, goals and interests with the offerings of 3,500+ accredited post-secondary institutions across the United States.
Project GRAD® has a 10-year track record of successfully helping at risk students make it through K-12 school systems and graduate from college.
Unigo is a platform for college students to share reviews, photos, videos, documents, and more with students on their campus and across the country.
It’s also a greaat place for high school students to find out what life is really like at North America’s colleges, and to make friends who can help them find the school that’s right for them.
General
The BESS program is a unique opportunity for graduating Bahamian high school students ages 15-18 who have a keen interest in the environment and want to learn more as they transition from high school to university studies. Successful applicants will participate in a 14-week academic semester at The Island School in South Eleuthera and a six-month paid internship at an environmental conservation-related organization. Upon completion of high school, students can use BESS as a gap year experience before pursuing further studies abroad.
Non Profit Resources
Specialist in Fundraising, Advocay and Nonprofit Communications
Helping Nonprofits thrive by supporting healthy financial practices
Newsletters and useful manuals on fundraising strategies and campaigns
A coalition of corporations, foundations, and private voluntary organizations that works to strengthen nonprofit organizations.
Providing management training and resources to help nonprofits thrive
