Higher Learning Project
College Readiness Services
Communities In Schools Baytown, with volunteer assistance from local businesses, community members and civic organizations has created a college and career readiness program entitled The Higher Learning Project. The program is designed for students grades 9 through 12 and is organized around the central goal of improving academic achievement by equipping students with the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to graduate from high school and enable them to more successfully pursue career options.
Meetings occur twice a month; the first usually involves guest speakers, small group activities such as team-building, and workshops regarding the following topics:
Career Awareness / Employment
o “Where did the Time Go” – presentation on time management and organization for students
o “Setting Goals For the Future” – presentation on goal-setting and getting started
o “The Real Game of Life” – presentation on the realistic cost of living
o Service Learning Projects – creating opportunities that allow students to give back to the community
o Job Shadow Day – partnering with professionals from various local businesses
o Business Etiquette – training for students on appropriate business behavior
o Employment / Job Postings – information on area employment
o Summer Job Program – Workforce summer jobs through local businesses and City of Baytown
College Preparation
o Workshops on the college application process and financial aid
o SAT/ACT preparation
o Kaplan
o College tours to local and regional institutions of higher learning
The second meeting generally involves a special activity such as business tours, field trips to cultural events or other educational activities.
Communities In Schools Baytown is currently looking for businesses willing to host a tour of their facility, to appear as guest speakers or to volunteer as mentors. If you are interested in participating in the Higher Learning Project please provide the following information.
Name Contact Phone Number
Email address
Business Name
Type of Business
I would be interested in: c Being a Guest Speaker c Being a mentor c Hosting a tour
Please mail to:
Communities In Schools Baytown-Higher Learning Project
P.O. Box 2225
Baytown, TX 77521