College & Career Readiness
Service Model
Impact
OUR PROGRAMS

12 Plus takes a holistic and longitudinal approach to helping students discover, pursue, and thrive in their own postsecondary path.

We know success isn’t defined by just a few months. Starting from their first day of high school, students are introduced to their 12 Plus team. Over the next few years, they work together to identify the postsecondary option that best fits their goal.

College & Career Readiness

Our staff are there to help equip students with skills, explore various careers, evaluate their options, and execute on their college and career plans. From freshman year to after graduation as alumni, 12 Plus students are never alone on their path.

Equip & Explore

In 9th grade, we equip students with the tools needed to navigate high school, introducing concepts such as: 

  • How their choices in high school can impact their later options

  • What options they have in terms of careers and postsecondary training 

In 10th grade, we move into helping students explore those options, looking into:

  • Different jobs and career fields

  • The various kinds of continued education and training degrees needed for a job or to advance in a career

  • The requirements for specific postsecondary or accelerated programs

  • Part time jobs or internships to gain experience

Raise
Program

Topics include

  • Understanding GPA

  • Time Management

  • Self Advocacy

  • Career Clusters

  • Different Postsecondary Paths

  • Career Trajectories

  • Campus Field Trips

  • Career Panels

  • Mock Job Interviews

Grades 9-10

Flight
Program

Topics include

  • College & Career Fairs

  • Assessment Testing

  • Vision Setting & Self Inventory

  • Individual Advising

  • Postsecondary Research

  • College Applications

  • Trade or Cert. Applications

  • Financial Aid and Scholarships

  • Postsecondary Enrollment

Grades 11-12

Evaluate & Execute

In 11th grade, students begin to evaluate which postsecondary path and institutions are right for them based on factors like: 

  • Academic major or specialized focus; tuition and cost of living; location and campus culture

  • Personal hobbies or interests, family commitments, lifestyle preferences

In 12th grade, we help student execute the final steps toward securing their postsecondary plan:

  • Meeting all application requirements and deadlines

  • Maximizing FAFSA and other sources of financial aid

  • Preparing for interviews and placement exams

  • Analyzing and confirming their chosen postsecondary path

Ascend
Program

Topics include

  • Placement Exams

  • Supporting Matriculation

  • Campus or Program Resources

  • Renewing Financial Aid

  • Postsecondary Changes & Pivots

  • Resume and interview prep

  • Social services coordination

  • Building community spaces

  • Balancing new responsibilities

High School Graduate

Alumni Support

12 Plus’ work doesn’t stop at graduation. In fact, months before seniors cross the stage, our Alumni Support team will visit each partner school to begin the transition between advisors.

When students graduate from a 12 Plus partner school, they can continue working with a dedicated advisor as they start on their postsecondary path. The Alumni Support team aid in:

  • Matriculation and persistence through the first 2 years post-graduation

  • Institution-specific troubleshooting such as enrolling in classes, securing books and materials, or seeking additional scholarships

  • Building community and support young adult development through continued individual mentorship

Ambassador
Program

Topics include

  • Presenting workshops

  • Explaining financial aid process

  • Outreach and promotion

  • Event coordination

  • Canvassing underclassmen

  • Collecting feedback surveys

  • School-wide culture events

  • Attendance initiatives

  • Peer mentorship

Grades 9-12

Leadership Development

Operating in parallel with our grade-specific programs, this youth leadership initiative helps develop transferable or “soft” skills that are essential for postsecondary success.

Our goal is for student ambassadors to assist, motivate, and empower their peers in pursuing a postsecondary education while strengthening the sense of community and student advocacy within their schools.

Ambassadors learn:

  • Public speaking skills and confidence

  • Event coordination and community outreach tools

  • Data collection, organization, and visualization practices

  • Peer-to-peer support techniques and insights

We provide a dedicated third space inside schools for students.

From college info sessions and resume workshops to graduation dress rehearsal and senior presentations to intense games of Uno and everything else in between, the PLUS Center is the heart of our work.

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