9th Grade Resources
Career and College Exploration
You have several options below to explore your own unique strengths and interests.
Use this link: Prepare for your Future: 9th grade to access multiple activities and resources.
Exploring provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start
Take the Survey: Discover your Future
Upward Bound is a college and career readiness program that has been serving students since 1964. We are based out of Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids.
Here are a few things we offer:
Upward Bound is currently using online platforms for all that we offer.
College visits and tours
After school digital tutoring through Tutors.com
Activities, and engaging lessons surrounding the topics on how to choose a college, how to complete your FAFSA, and more
One-on-one meeting and mentorship with Advisor
Who are we looking for?
Grade opportunity for 9th and 10th grade
Students looking for a community to be part of
Parents do not have a 4 year college degree
Utilize free or reduced lunch
Motivated to succeed
We do not have academic requirements to join. However, a student needs to see the value of education, wherever they might be on their academic journey.
For more information, please contact Virginia Acevez at: virginia.acevez@anokaramsey.edu
Additional Resources:
Did you know that almost 70% of jobs in MN do not require a 4-year (bachelor’s) degree?
RaiseMe helps students in 9th – 12th grades to discover colleges and earn scholarships for their academic and extracurricular achievements throughout high school. These achievements can include good grades, participating in clubs, playing on a sports team, volunteering, having a job or even starting a club. They can include AP or IB courses, honors classes, and college-level courses too.
Explore various resources about military offerings in one spot.
Anoka alumni share their experiences choosing a career and offer tremendous insight into what it takes to be successful.