The CFES Brilliant Pathways experience is built upon the Core Practices – interactions and activities that are critical to success and can be accessed by anyone.

These practices become second nature because every CFES Scholar is exposed to one or more of these practices every day.

Mentoring. Essential Skills. Pathways to College & Career.

AVID & CFES Scholars work with a mentor who can share first-hand experiences and offer guidance to overcome challenges and help become college and career ready. Mentors include peers, college students, educators and other professionals.

AVID & CFES Scholars learn about the Essential Skills—a collection of six habits and attributes motivated, successful individuals possess.

• Goal setting – Identifying what you want, and how you can achieve it.

• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to reach a common goal.

• Leadership – Taking charge of your future and helping your peers do the same.

• Agility – Adapting and responding to changing circumstances.

• Perseverance – The determination to overcome challenges to achieve your goals.

• Networking – The art of turning an acquaintance into a supporter.

AVID & CFES Scholars receive information on the college admission process, paying for college options and other aspects of higher education.