KANJ Bridge to Careers

KANJ Career Guidance Group

Kerala Association of New Jersey (KANJ) Career Guidance group is committed to supporting students and their families in navigating the path from education to a successful career. Our focus is on providing valuable insights, opportunities, and connections through a series of events and programs designed to empower our community. Whether you're a parent seeking guidance for your child's future or a student exploring career options, our group is here to provide the support and resources you need.

Team

Team:

•⁠ ⁠Tony Mangan - (KANJ Career Guidance coordinator)
DevOps Engineering and App Modernization Leader @ NYC OTI
Domain Expertise: Technology Consulting, Cloud Architect
Location: Montgomery, NJ

•⁠ ⁠Dr Sindhu Suresh (PhD)
Grid Platform Lead, Adjunct prof Columbia university
Domain Expertise: Power Systems (Electrical Engineering), Education

•⁠ ⁠Sreekumar K Santhabai
Chief Development Architect @ SAP America Inc
Domain: SAP Technologies, User Experience, Design Thinking, IT Architecture
Location - Bridgewater, NJ

•⁠ ⁠Manju Joseph
Quality Assurance Analyst / Release Operations Manager @ VIC.AI
Domain: QA, Product Management
Location: Manalapan, NJ

•⁠ ⁠Dr Mohammed Abdul Muneer (MSc, PhD: CUSAT)
Neuroscientist and Associate Professor at JFK University Medical Center.
Domain expertise: Research
Location: South Plainfield

•⁠ ⁠Collin Thomas
IT Manager at Cognizant
Domain Expertise: BI and Analytics
Location: North Brunswick

•⁠ ⁠Martin Johnson
Software engineer at RevioTech
Domain Expertise: Cloud Implementation and Migration
Location: Edison NJ

Objective

Objective:

The primary objective of the KANJ Bridge to Careers Guidance Group is to:

Deliver comprehensive college and career guidance to both parents and students, helping them make well-informed decisions about their educational and career paths.
Facilitate mentorship programs that offer personalized advice, career insights, and continuous support to students as they navigate various career opportunities.
Showcase a variety of internship programs, both internal and external, to give students hands-on experience and exposure to different career fields.
Organize a job fair that allows students to meet with potential employers, learn about job opportunities, and explore different career options.
Foster a sense of community and collaboration through fireside chats and networking events, enabling participants to share experiences and build valuable connections.

Upcoming Events

Key Events:

KANJ Bridge to Careers Guidance Group - Kick off Event - Sunday, Feb 23rd 8 PM to 9 PM EDT
- Introduce the Team
- Introduce the Programs
- LEAD Program kick off
- Internship Program Kick off
- Q&A
College Career Guidance Knowledge Session 1:
- Targeting parents of middle school and high school students, this session will cover essential information on college planning, the admissions process, and financial aid options, empowering parents to guide their children effectively.
College Career Guidance Knowledge Session 2:
- Designed for middle and high school students, this session will provide insights into choosing the right college, preparing for standardized tests, and exploring different career paths.
LEAD Programs:
- Engage with experienced mentors who can offer personalized advice, career insights, and ongoing support to students.
Internship Programs:
- Discover a variety of internship opportunities available both internally and externally, providing students with valuable real-world experience in their areas of interest.
Job Fair:
- Meet with potential employers, learn about job openings, and explore various career opportunities in an interactive and engaging environment.
Fireside Chat / Networking Event:
- Participate in casual and inspiring conversations with industry professionals, community leaders, and fellow participants to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build a strong network of support.
Professional Connect:
- Connect with professional from Technology, Medical, Finance, Law, Social Welfare, and much more.
Volunteer Opportunity:
- Volunteer opportunity for students and professionals with various KANJ events, including internship and mentorship programs.

Our goal is to inspire and empower students and their families, providing them with the tools and connections needed to achieve their dreams. Together, we can make the journey from education to career success a memorable and fulfilling experience.

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Bridge to Career 2025 – Information Session

The Kerala Association of New Jersey (KANJ) Career Guidance Focus Group invites you to the inaugural session of the Bridge to Career 2025 program!

📅 Date: February 23, 2025

⏰ Time: 8:00 PM EST

📍 Platform: Zoom

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8904652228?pwd=VD3ts5OE1BYwBCgmEy80F2G5qg4sbb.1&omn=85934858655

This session is open to all and is specifically designed to offer valuable insights and guidance for college students, their parents, and professionals returning to the workforce after a career break.

Session Highlights:

🔹 Team Introduction

🔹 Bridge to Career 2025 – An overview of various programs in plan by KANJ Career Guidance Focus Group.

🔹 LEAD Career Development Program– Presented by Sreekumar K Santhabai

🔹 STRIVE Program – Presented by Dr. Sindhu Suresh

🔹 Q&A Session

📢 Kindly RSVP to confirm your participation by submitting this google form - https://forms.gle/hdpxbEsUK4jGfUyN9

Join us to empower the next generation with knowledge, experience, and the right opportunities!

Best Regards,

KANJ Career Guidance Focus Group Team

Tony Mangan – (347) 721-8076 ( Committee Representative)

LEAD-Program

STRIVE-Program

Internship Program List

Non-STEM Summer Programs for High School Students

1. Senate Page Program(https://pageprogram.senate.gov/apply/) – A prestigious internship opportunity for high school students to work on Capitol Hill while gaining unique political and legislative experience.

2. Brooklyn Navy Yard Internship Opportunities(http://www.brooklynnavyyard.org/internship-opportunities/) – Offers high school students the chance to explore a variety of careers while learning about the dynamic environment at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

3. Manhattan District Attorney Internship(https://manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/high-school-internship/) – A chance for students to work with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, learning about the criminal justice system through hands-on experience.

4. SCSJ Internship Program(https://www.scsjip.org/highschooldivision) – Provides high school students with opportunities to work on social justice issues through a structured internship program.

5. NYC Bar Diversity Programs(https://www.nycbar.org/diversity/student-pipeline-programs/) – A variety of programs aimed at increasing diversity in the legal profession by providing high school students exposure to legal careers.

6. Booker Senate Internship(https://www.booker.senate.gov/services/internships) – Offers high school students the opportunity to gain political and legislative experience by working in Senator Cory Booker’s office.

STEM Summer Programs for High School Students

1. Cybersecurity Internship Program (NJ)(https://www.cyber.nj.gov/connect/careers/internships/high-school-internship-program) – A hands-on internship program that introduces high school students to the field of cybersecurity, with opportunities to gain real-world experience.

2. MITES Summer Program(https://mites.mit.edu/discover-mites/apply-to-mites/prepare-your-application-mites-summer-and-mites-semester/) – A selective, rigorous program at MIT that prepares high school students for careers in STEM through advanced coursework and mentorship.

3. UAMaker Summer Program(https://www.uamaker.nyc/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3489479&type=d&pREC_ID=2408251) – Offers high school students the opportunity to explore and develop skills in engineering, coding, and other technical fields in a hands-on environment.

4. Emory University Next Gen Program(https://med.emory.edu/departments/human-genetics/next-gen.html) – A summer program designed for high school students interested in genetics, bioinformatics, and other medical sciences.

5. Cleveland Clinic Youth Internship Program(https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/education/center-for-youth-and-college-education/internships#cyce-high-school-summer-internship-program-tab) – Provides high school students with an opportunity to gain exposure to healthcare careers through internships at the Cleveland Clinic.

6. Icahn School of Medicine Summer Programs(https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/diversity/ceye/programs/summer) – Offers high school students the chance to explore careers in healthcare and biomedical research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

7. NYU ARISE Summer Program(https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/programs/k12-stem-education/arise/program-details#chapter-id-30746) – A summer program for high school students that provides hands-on experience in engineering and science while exploring various fields of STEM.

8. NYSci Explainer Program(https://nysci.org/become-a-nysci-explainer) – A paid internship for high school students to engage with visitors at the New York Hall of Science, developing communication and science outreach skills.

9. NIH Summer Internship Program(https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/sip/) – A competitive program that provides high school students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

10. UIC Biomedical Sciences Summer Program(https://rockford.medicine.uic.edu/education/high-school-college-programs/biomedical-sciences-summer-programs/) – A program offering high school students hands-on research experience in biomedical sciences at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

11. University of Iowa SSTP Program(https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/students/sstp/) – A research-based summer program that allows high school students to work on a STEM project while gaining valuable exposure to university-level research.

12. Illinois Aerospace Institute(https://iai.aerospace.illinois.edu) – Provides high school students with an opportunity to explore aerospace engineering through a summer program at the University of Illinois.

13. University of Illinois SPHERES Program(https://medicine.illinois.edu/diversity/pathway-programs-and-partnerships/spheres-high-school-research-program) – A summer research program designed for high school students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and research.

14. Barrow Neurological Institute High School Research Program(https://www.barrowneuro.org/for-physicians-researchers/research/training-programs/high-school-research-program/) – A research program offering high school students the chance to work in neuroscience and neurology research.

15. USA Science and Engineering Festival Internship(https://www.usaeop.com/program/high-school-internships/) – An internship program that provides high school students with opportunities to engage in science and engineering internships across various fields.

Summer 2025 Internships Opportunities (List is maintained collaboratively by cvrve and CSCareers)
Internship oppourtunity for New-Grad-2025 (gitHub repo to share and keep track of entry-level software, tech, CS, PM, quant jobs for 2024 & 2025 New Graduates)

StandOut Connect Spring 2025 Application (from The University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Innovation.)
World bank Internship Programs

Local Listing (NY Tristate area):

Technology

- Google Code Next Lab
  🔗 codenext.withgoogle.com
- Cornell Tech’s Catalyst Academy
  🔗 tech.cornell.edu/catalyst-academy
- NYC FIRST Robotics
  🔗 firstinspires.org (Search NYC teams)
- Columbia University Summer Immersion Program
  🔗 sps.columbia.edu/hs
- Microsoft Research New York - Opportunities
- Amazon Future Engineer program for High Schoolers
Remote:
- Kode With Klossy
  🔗 kodewithklossy.com
- MIT App Inventor
  🔗 appinventor.mit.edu
- Microsoft High School Internship Program
  🔗 careers.microsoft.com (Search "High School")
- Zooniverse
  🔗 zooniverse.org

Medicine

- Mount Sinai Summer Science Program
  🔗 mountsinai.org/summer-science
- NYU Langone High School Summer Research
  🔗 med.nyu.edu/education/high-school-programs
- Columbia Summer Public Health Scholars Program
  🔗 publichealth.columbia.edu/education/high-school-programs
- HOSA-Future Health Professionals
  🔗 hosa.org (Find local chapters)
Remote:
- Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
  🔗 smysp.stanford.edu
- Project Healthcare (NYU)
  🔗 med.nyu.edu/emergency/education/project-healthcare
- Pre-Health Shadowing
  🔗 prehealthshadowing.com

Finance

- Bank of America Student Leaders
  🔗 bankofamerica.com/studentleaders
- Federal Reserve Bank of NY Education Programs
  🔗 newyorkfed.org/education
- National Academy of Finance (NAF)
  🔗 naf.org
- JP Morgan Chase Careers
  🔗 jpmorganchase.com/careers
- Goldmansachs Internships - 2025-summer-analyst-program
Remote:
- Forage Virtual Internships
  🔗 theforage.com
- Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
  🔗 ja.org (Search for programs)
- Moody’s M3 Challenge
  🔗 m3challenge.siam.org
General Resources
- Chegg Internships: chegg.com/internships
- LinkedIn Jobs: linkedin.com/jobs (Filter by "Entry Level" or "Internship")

College Ranking

Best Business Schools
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/business

SAT Prep Courses

You're looking for the best online SAT prep courses, including their approximate costs and direct links.

Here's a compiled list with that information.

Please note that prices can change due to promotions, sales, and different package tiers, so always verify on the provider's website for the most up-to-date information.

1. The Princeton Review

Approx. Cost:
- Self-Paced: $299 - $499
- Essentials/LiveOnline: Around $949
- 1400+ Score Guarantee: Around $1,849
- 1500+ Tutoring: Around $278 per hour, with comprehensive packages potentially over $5,000.
Link: https://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-essentials-course (You can navigate to their specific course offerings from here.)

2. Kaplan

Approx. Cost:
- On-Demand/Self-Paced: Around $199 - $399
- Live Online Classes: Around $799
- Unlimited Prep: Around $1,999 (access to SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP prep)
- Tutoring + Course: Starting around $1,500 - $2,999+ depending on hours.
Link: https://www.kaptest.com/sat

3. PrepScholar

Approx. Cost:
- Self-Paced Online Prep (Complete Course): Around $397 (often with a 160+ point score guarantee).
- Live Online Classes: Around $895.
- Tutoring Packages: Varies widely, from a few hundred dollars to over $4,000 for extensive 1-on-1.
Link: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat-test-prep/

4. Khan Academy

Approx. Cost: Free
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/digital-sat

5. Magoosh

Approx. Cost:
- Self-Paced: Around $129 (for 12 months of access, often with a +100 point guarantee).
- On-Demand/Guided Study Classes: Around $399.
Link: https://sat.magoosh.com/

6. Prep Expert

Approx. Cost:
- Weekend Review: Around $499 - $696.
- Self-Paced Video Course: Around $699 - $896.
- 6-Week Flagship Course: Around $999 - $1,196 (live online, often with a 200+ point guarantee).
- 8-Week Capstone Course: Around $1,499 - $1,696.
- Unlimited Prep: Around $3,076 (1-year access to all SAT & ACT courses, plus some tutoring).
Link: https://prepexpert.com/sat-prep-courses/ (You'll find various course links here.)

7. Testive

Approx. Cost:
- Live Online Classes: Around $799 for 4-week prep classes.
- Private Tutoring: Starting at around $250/hour, with packages like 4-hour blocks for $750 - $1,000.
Link: https://testive.com/pricing/

8. Varsity Tutors

Approx. Cost:
- Free Resources: Offers free practice tests and some introductory live online classes.
- 1-on-1 Tutoring: Starts at approximately $92/hour, with packages for more hours at a slightly lower hourly rate.
Link: https://www.varsitytutors.com/free-sat-act-prep-course (For free resources, navigate for tutoring options.)

Before making a decision, always visit the provided links to check for the most current pricing, detailed course descriptions, and any ongoing promotions. Good luck with your SAT preparation!

Additional Resources

Code.Org

Code.org® an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science and artificial intelligence as part of their core K-12 education.

ScholarshipAmerica.org

Explore Scholarship America’s currently open scholarships, see what’s coming up, and start the application process with the click of a button.

SocietyForScience.org

Founded as Science Service in 1921, the Society for Science has been dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, access to STEM education and scientific research for more than 100 years.

iMentor.org

iMentor matches student in our high schools with a committed college-educated mentor, equipped to guide that young person on their journey to college graduation.