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Roosevelt College Access Network (RCAN)
Roosevelt College Access Network (RCAN)
Are you an underclassmen wondering what you can do to start planning for life after high school? Roosevelt offers a bunch of different College Access Programs that can connect you to different opportunities!
Whether you're looking for a STEP Up summer job, hoping to build your skills with a PROJECT SUCCESS Institute Workshop, or want to prepare for college with College Possible, Roosevelt has you covered. Check out some of the RCAN programs RHS offers below! If you're looking for immediate paid opportunities or enrichment programs outside of RHS, check out the links below!
Enrichment Opportunities
Enrichment Opportunities
Opportunities in this category are great for students who are seeking opportunities to build their skills. Are you hoping to improve skills like goal setting or communication? Maybe you're hoping to pick up specific knowledge like how to cook, financial literacy, or learning how to code. Check out the opportunities in this section if you're to take part in programs that can help you learn more about yourself, what you like, and work with others who have similar interest.
Beacons
Beacons
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
All students are eligible for BEACONS after-school programming, 9th—12th graders.
What They Offer:
What They Offer:
BEACONS offers a variety of after-school programming, sourced directly from the input of students. After-school program- ming includes:
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
BEACONS programming begins at 3:30 and goes until 5:30pm Monday—Thursday. However, dinner for all students begins at 3pm, before club programming!
How To Apply:
How To Apply:
Come down to Rm 11 near the North Gym for a registration form
Who Can Join
Who Can Join
There’s no need to apply, because Project Success offers its programming to all Roosevelt students!
What They Offer
What They Offer
Project SUCCESS offer in-class workshops to all students. Additionally, they offer free college tours, free theater tickets for students and their families, and free after-school Institute workshops covering specific interests and life-readiness topics.
When It Happens
When It Happens
Workshops for all grade levels are once a month in students' English classes. College tours, theater, and Institute programming happen throughout the year. Check out the links below for info on upcoming programming
How To Apply
How To Apply
To apply to Project SUCCESS' college tours, theater shows, or Institute Programs, check out the links below. Project SUCCESS serves all students, so no application is required for Project SUCCESS workshops!
Who Can Join
Who Can Join
The YA! Program is open to Latinx high school students in and around Saint Paul and Minneapolis who are pursuing graduation and interested in college.
What They Offer
What They Offer
Youth in Action (YA!) Program supports and guides Latinx high school students as they work to achieve their hopes and dreams through group activities. Participation is free and transportation is provided for students living in or around the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Metro areas. Some of the activities YA! CLUES’ offers are:
Monthly Leadership Institutes held on a college campus;
Individual mentors, paired one-on-one with students, that are professionals in their field;
Academic support;
College preparation;
and much more!!
When It Happens
When It Happens
Programming is held year-round in alignment with the school year. Coaching Institutes held monthly September through June:
How To Apply
How To Apply
New student applications are accepted March through June for the following academic year’s programming starting in September. The application includes demographic information, reference contact information and an essay. Check back later for a link to the application!
College Prep Opportunities
College Prep Opportunities
This section is for students who are interested for learning more about their choices after high school, or for students who want to fine-tune their post high school plans. Many of these opportunities require some sort of application and dedicated, consistent participation to build your preparedness for college. Check out these programs if you're a 10th, 11th, or 12 grader that wants to get the ball rolling on preparing for college.
Who Can Join
Who Can Join
Students can apply in the spring of their Sophomore year or the Fall of their Junior Year. Families must meet CP’s financial requirements, students must have a 2.0 GPA or above, and may be required to interview with coaches.
What They Offer
What They Offer
CP offers 320+ hours of both 1:1 coaching. and group-based support. After-school sessions consist of curriculum-based college prep workshops, with different lessons each session.
When It Happens
When It Happens
After applying sophomore year and being admitted, Juniors meet with coaches 2 times a month, while seniors meet with coaches 2 times a week.
How To Apply
How To Apply
Click here to apply! In Fall of their Junior year, they are admitted and are participants until the end of their Senior year.
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
Ernst & Young supports Juniors and Seniors in cohort based mentoring. Students are selected by RHS staff.
What They Offer:
What They Offer:
EY College MAP offers cohort-based mentoring with EY professionals. Once a month, students come together with EY professionals after school for college prep workshops. Students become eligible for exclusive scholarships at the end of their program during their senior year!
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
Both Juniors and Seniors meet once a month right after school. Connect with either Ms. Amanda or Mr. Eric for the specific meeting days and times for each cohort.
How To Apply:
How To Apply:
Check your email! RHS staff will reach out to you if you seem like you’d be a good fit for the program. Or connect directly with Ms. Doyen if you have questions about starting EY College MAP.
STRIVE
STRIVE
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
Rising Seniors
What They Offer:
What They Offer:
Rotary Club of Minneapolis' STRIVE (Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education) is a program where Rotary Club members work with high school students to improve their school performance during their senior year and provide motivation, preparation, and support in their after high school planning. Rotary Club Mentors will be local Southside Minneapolis residents who can offer unique insights and local perspectives as they support students.
This program also offers opportunities to connect directly with representatives of local 2 Year Colleges, as well as college tours, to learn more about life on the campus of our local community and technical colleges
Participating students will also get access to exclusive scholarships!
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
More information will be available when recruitment begins, but students can anticipate monthly sessions with Rotary Club members. Sessions will be a combination of whole group activities, as well a small group breakouts for mentees to connect with Rotary Club Mentors.
How To Apply:
How To Apply:
Check back later for more information on participation!
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
Primarily available to RHS 9th graders! Students persist with UB until their senior year. But, 10th and 11th graders can join as spots are available.
What They Offer:
What They Offer:
UB offers students academic planning while in high school, as well as college planning. Tutoring sessions and college visits can also be set up through UBVQ. Finally, UB offers unique over-night residential experiences at select colleges!
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
Student participants are members during the entire academic year. UB also offers 6 week residential program during the summer on college campuses.
How To Apply:
How To Apply:
Check in with our RHS UB advisor, Nhia Chang, for an application
Employment & On-the-Job Opportunities
Employment & On-the-Job Opportunities
This section is great for students that want to build their professional skills and make money while doing it! Are you interested in learning what it's like to work for a big company? Are you passionate about careers in technology, healthcare, or the trades? Check out the programs in this section whether you're just getting started building your professional skills, or if you're looking to improve them.
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
All 11th Grade Students are encouraged to apply! No minimum GPA is required for Genesys Works applicants. This is a great program for students interested in working in Technology or students interested in seeing what it's like to work for a large business firm.
What They Offer:
What They Offer:
Genesys Works offers professional, paid, year-long internship in Business or Information Technology (IT). College & Career Coaching beyond high school and access to our network of partners
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
Genesys Works programming is made up of two portions, your training and your summer training and your paid internship
Training: Summer of students' senior year (June to Aug.)
Internship: August (just before the beginning of your senior year) to August (the summer after your senior year).
How To Apply:
How To Apply:
Applications for Genesys Works become available in January. Connect with Mr. Eric or Ms. Amanda, or visit Genesys Works website for the application!
STEP UP
STEP UP
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
Step Up is available for students ranging from 15 to 21 years old. Students must live within the Minneapolis city limits in order to be eligible. This is a great opportunity to get on-the-job experience for all 9th - 12th Graders!
What They Offer:
What They Offer:
Step Up provides students with paid summer internship opportunities with Twin Cities orgs and corporations. Students are supported with professional skills training, as well as interview and resume prep. Learn more about the program by clicking here.
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
Students apply for Step Up in the winter. Training takes place in the spring, and internships occur during the summer
How To Apply:
How To Apply:
Click here to be brought to the Step Up Application. (The Application for Step-Up Summer 2023 Internships is not open yet)
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
Step Up is available for students ranging from 14 to 24 years old. Students must be residents of the City of St. Paul in order to be eligible. This is a great opportunity to get on-the-job experience for all 9th - 12th Graders!
What They Offer:
What They Offer:
Right Track connects Saint Paul youth with meaningful training, work, and career exploration opportunities so they are better prepared to thrive in the workforce. Right Track is similar to Step Up, but tailored for students residing in St. Paul. Check out the types of jobs Right Track offers by clicking here.
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
Student can apply in the winter. Admitted students will begin training in the spring. Most Right Track summer jobs and internships will begin in June, and will last 6 to 11 weeks depending on the position
How To Apply:
How To Apply:
Click here to be brought to the Right Track Application. The application for Summer 2023 Internships will open in February 1, 2023.
TRADES Ambassadors
TRADES Ambassadors
Who Can Join:
Who Can Join:
Are you interested in working with your hands? This program is perfect for juniors and seniors who are passionate and interested in pursuing a career in the Trades Industry. Want to learn more about the trades? Check out Trades-hub.com and ConstructionCareers.org to take a look at careers in the Trades.
What They Offer
What They Offer
Trades Ambassadors are advocates for careers in the Trades and are ambassadors for the Trades Hub. This website invites students to explore career paths in the Trades Industry with videos.
When It Happens:
When It Happens:
New Trades Ambassadors are selected in the Spring of 2020. Ambassadors keep their role for the length of the school year.
How to Apply:
How to Apply:
Application processes will begin in the Spring and can be submitted in part by completing a Step Up or Right Track application. Apps can also be submitted to the current RHS Trades Ambassadors.
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