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Providing a Professional Education: Preparing Scholars for the Workforce
Presented by: The Oliver Scholars Program Lena Chao
Daniel Lobo Jeanna Murat Emanuel Vega
“The Oliver Scholars Program recruits extraordinary African-American and Latino middle school students from New York City and prepares them for success at top independent high schools and colleges. This is accomplished through continued support and an emphasis on Oliver’s core tenets of Scholarship, Leadership and Service.”
What is the Oliver Scholars Program?
Let’s break the ice!
• Name?
• Where are you from?
• What organization are you with?
• Why are you at this workshop?
• What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song?
Why focus on workforce prep?
Oliver’s unique approach
Independent school prep
College readiness at Oliver
Career education program
Challenges and triumphs
Agenda
Why focus on workforce prep?
Research shows that diverse teams, when in harmony, are better teams.
Richard, O. C. (2000). Racial diversity, business strategy, and firm performance: A resource-based view. Academy of management journal, 43(2), 164-177.
Desvaux, G., Devillard, S., & Sancier-Sultan, S. (2010). Women at the top of corporations: Making it happen. McKinsey & Company.
Woolley, A. W., Chabris, C. F., Pentland, A., Hashmi, N., & Malone, T. W. (2010). Evidence for a collective intelligence factor in the performance of human groups. science, 330(6004), 686-688.
However, workforce diversity remains a challenge across sectors and industries.
*Source: Center for American Progress: The State of Diversity in Today’s Workforce (2012).
Unfortunately, there are few solutions addressing the lack of workforce diversity.
Why focus on workforce prep?
Oliver’s unique approach
Independent school prep
College readiness at Oliver
Career education program
Challenges and triumphs
Agenda
Our career education program is aligned with Oliver’s holistic counseling approach.
Independent school
College Prep
Career Prep
Life Prep
Curriculum Framework: 1. Career Exploration 2. Career skill building 3. Career skill application
Why focus on workforce prep?
Oliver’s unique approach
Independent school prep
College readiness at Oliver
Career education program
Challenges and triumphs
Agenda
Prior to matriculating into independent school, “pre-scholars” receive a variety of supports.
Independent School
Application Process
Personal Branding
Interview Skills
Standardized Test Prep
Counseling/Support
Leadership Development
Professional Speakers
Spring Math & English
classes
Why focus on workforce prep?
Oliver’s unique approach
Independent school prep
College readiness at Oliver
Career education program
Challenges and triumphs
Agenda
What does it mean to be College Ready?
According to the Achieve American Diplomatic Project Network, college readiness “means that that a high school graduate has the English and mathematics knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for and success in entry level, credit- bearing college courses without the need for remedial work.”
Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) defines college readiness as having “key
cognitive strategies that include analysis, interpretations, precision and accuracy, problem solving and reasoning…Similarly important are the attitudes and behavioral attributes that students who succeed in college must demonstrate. Among these are student skills, time management, awareness of one’s performance, persistence, and the ability to utilize study groups.”
College Prep
What does it mean to be College Ready at Oliver?
COLLEGE READY
Scholarship
Leadership
Service
Underclassmen begin building soft skills for college readiness.
From 9th-10th grade, scholars: Learn to create relationships with
faculty on campus
Learn to advocate themselves and others
Participate in internships and summer opportunities
Receive additional academic support (SIP III)
Participate in college tours beginning in 10th grade
Upperclassmen build upon these skills while preparing for the college process.
From 11th- 12th grade, scholars: Participate in two-day College Seminar
hosted by Morgan Stanley
Attend a two-week college tour
Receive SAT and ACT preparation
Attend financial aid workshops
Engage with professionals during a Career Day hosted by Barclays
Explore potential career paths through Tuesday Talks
Why focus on workforce prep?
Oliver’s unique approach
Independent school prep
College readiness at Oliver
Career education program
Challenges and triumphs
Agenda
Our career education program is aligned with Oliver’s holistic counseling approach.
Independent school
College Prep
Career Prep
Life Prep
Curriculum Framework: 1. Career Exploration 2. Career skill building 3. Career skill application
Career Exploration
Tuesday Talks
Mentor Program
Targeted Outings
Brown Bag Speaker Series
Career Exploration: Tuesday Talks
Harvard Professor and entrepreneur Greg Gunn Speak with Scholars
Artist Glenn Ligon talks art and life with Scholars
Angel Morales and Oliver trustee Keith Canton discuss their path to
successful careers in finance
Career Exploration: Mentor Program
Career Exploration: Outings
Career Skill Building
Mock Interviews hosted by Morgan Stanley
Career Day hosted by Barclays
College Seminar at Morgan Stanley
Summer Brown-Bag Speakers
Summer Electives (Finance, Writing)
Summer Service Project
Create Your Own Nonprofit Project
Career Skill Application
Curriculum in Action: Elevator Pitches!
Must Address the Following
• Who are you?
• What do you do?
• What are your personal, academic and career goals; objectives?
• Action Statement/Request
Successful Elevator Pitch
• Concise. 30-60 seconds.
• Clear. Laymen terms.
• Must have a desired outcome
• Target audience
• Goal oriented
• Has a hook
Curriculum in Action: Elevator Pitches! Profile A
John is a 23 year old recent graduate of Penn State with a degree in Political Science. He is currently serving as a City Year corps member at an urban high school in Washington, D.C. As his year of service comes to a close, he is developing an interest in environmental law. After receiving an invitation to a family dinner from his roommate and fellow City Year corps member, John remembers that his roommate’s uncle is a partner at a leading environmental law firm in D.C. John believes that his skill sets of critical thinking and analytical writing, among others, could be an asset to such a firm. He thinks this dinner could be a great opportunity to inquire about a potential paralegal role at the firm.
Profile B Jade is a 22 year old working towards her
master’s degree in cosmetic chemistry at NYU. She is currently interning as a chemist at L’Oreal. She has developed two concepts for new products that are currently in the works. Jade’s manager and fellow interns see her as an innovative team member that possesses strong project management skills. Her dream career would be to work as a cosmetic chemist in a leading makeup company such as L’Oreal. L’Oreal has acquired Kiehl’s and is looking for seasoned chemists with 3-5 years of experience. Jade knows that the Head of HR at L’Oreal is an NYU grad and she is thinking of asking her for some advice…
Curriculum in Action: Elevator Pitches!
Must Address the Following
• Who are you?
• What do you do?
• What are your personal, academic and career goals; objectives?
• Action Statement/Request
Successful Elevator Pitch
• Concise. 30-60 seconds.
• Clear. Laymen terms.
• Must have a desired outcome
• Target audience
• Goal oriented
• Has a hook
Why focus on workforce prep?
Oliver’s unique approach
Independent school prep
College readiness at Oliver
Career education program
Challenges and triumphs
Agenda
Since implementing the curriculum, we have encountered some challenges.
Data Collection
Brand Recognition
Attendance Conflicts
Lack of Resources
Mentor Diversity
Measuring Impact
Success Stories
George School ‘86
Columbia University‘90
President and CEO of United Way of New York City
St. Paul’s School ‘99 Morehouse College ‘03 Columbia University ‘12 - MD/PHD Pediatric Surgeon CEO of Righteous Minds Consulting
Dr. Kareem Roberts Ms. Sheena Wright
Thank you!
Burns, C., Barton, K., & Kirby, S. (2012). The state of diversity in today’s workforce. Labor and Work. July 2012. https://cdn.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/issues/2012/07/pdf/diversity_brief.pdf
Desvaux, G., Devillard, S., & Sancier-Sultan, S. (2010). Women at the top of corporations: Making it happen. McKinsey & Company.
Richard, O. C. (2000). Racial diversity, business strategy, and firm performance: A resource-based view. Academy of management journal, 43(2), 164-177.
Woolley, A. W., Chabris, C. F., Pentland, A., Hashmi, N., & Malone, T. W. (2010). Evidence for a collective intelligence factor in the performance of human groups. science, 330(6004), 686-688.
Sources
Contact Us!
• Lena Chao, Assistant Director of Scholar Services
• Daniel Lobo, Assistant Director of Scholar Services
• Jeanna Murat, Assistant Director of Scholar Services
• Manny Vega ‘04, Director of Programs
