College & Careers
98%
of students feel that MetroSquash helps prepare them for college
I appreciate all of the opportunities that MetroSquash has offered me from college visits, resume workshops, and direct interactions with MetroSquash college students. MetroSquash has given a lot of great insight into what college will be like for me.
86%
of postsecondary students were working/interning, in school, or studying abroad in the 2018 summer
To support students in realizing their postsecondary goals and exploring various career paths.
The MetroSquash College & Careers Program supports students in realizing their postsecondary goals.
Students are equipped with the skills needed to transition to their best fit postsecondary program.
MetroSquash continues to support students through the completion of their postsecondary pursuit so that our young people have equal access to the best career opportunities anywhere.
Postsecondary Access
- MetroSquash students start the Postsecondary Access Program as freshmen and continue through all four years of high school.
- During this time, students research colleges and other postsecondary programs, attend informational workshops, attend SAT prep courses, receive academic tutoring and personalized advising, and get help with college, scholarship, and financial aid applications.
- The ultimate goal of the Postsecondary Access program is to ensure that students learn pertinent skills that will help them to establish a successful high school career both academically and socio-emotionally, while promoting the practice with academic skills so they are prepared to succeed in high school, college, and in life.
Colleges/Post-Secondary Programs Accepting Our Students
- Alabama A&M University
- Albion College
- Bates College
- Baldwin Wallace University
- Beloit College
- Chicago State University
- Clark-Atlanta University
- Columbia College
- Denison University
- DePaul University
- DePauw University
- Eastern Illinois University
- Grand Valley State University
- Harold Washington College
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Illinois State University
- Indiana State University
- Kennedy-King College
- Lafayette College
- Lehigh University
- Lincoln College
- Lincoln University
- Miami University
- Nirvana Institute
- Northern Illinois University
- Northwestern University
- Smith College
- Trinity College
- Tufts University
- United States National Guard
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Missouri (Mizzou)
- University of Vermont
- University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
- University of Southern California
- Wesleyan University
- Year Up
Postsecondary Success
- What makes our program so unique is the support we give to our students when they graduate from high school.
- Once students transition to their best-fit postsecondary institution, they continue to benefit from our services.
- MetroSquash continues to check in with our students and even visits their college campus to see them in their environment and help them find additional resources on their campus.
- Our program also provides students with a yearly scholarship to assist with books, supplies, travel, and tuition.
Colleges/Post-Secondary Programs Graduating Our Students
- Baldwin Wallace University
- Bates College
- Beloit College
- Denison University
- Eastern Illinois University
- Lake Forest College
- Miami University
- Northern Illinois University
- Northwestern University
- Trinity College
- Tufts University
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- University of Missouri (Mizzou)
- University of Vermont
- Year Up
Career Readiness
- With a major two-year grant from William Blair, we have ramped up our programming so students can explore various career paths.
- We host guest speakers, have interactive workshops, and coordinate career fairs so all our students can start thinking about their future career.
- For our college students, we provide additional career readiness opportunities such as resume building, mock interviewing, financial literacy, and internship placement.
- Your organization can have the opportunity to connect with students who have been prepared to work in a professional setting. Please contact Raya’ Petty at raya@metrosquash.org for more information.
Companies Where Our Students Have Worked or Interned
- With a major two-year grant from William Blair, we have ramped up our programming so students can explore various career paths.
- We host guest speakers, have interactive workshops, and coordinate career fairs so all our students can start thinking about their future career.
- For our college students, we provide additional career readiness opportunities such as resume building, mock interviewing, financial literacy, and internship placement.
- Your organization can have the opportunity to connect with students who have been prepared to work in a professional setting. Please contact Raya’ Petty at raya@metrosquash.org for more information.
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Chicago, IL 60637
1599 Maple Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
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