Professional and Social Support Networks

Professional and social support networks provide young people with a support system of people who can listen, offer advice and guidance, and provide emotional support. More importantly, networks can serve as a source of motivation and inspiration, helping to motivate individuals to reach their goals. Here are some resources to help students access their networks!

Foundational Tools & Resources

Resources for Practitioners

5 Steps to Building & Strengthening Students' Networks Playbook

5 Steps for Building & Strengthening Students’ Networks - Who you know matters.

NCAN Parent Engagement Strategies

Postsecondary Advising Resources

Learn about parent engagement strategies educators can use to help improve students' postsecondary outcomes.

Nurturing Student Networks to Unlock Opportunity by Christensen Institute

Learn more about peer connections and the power of peer social capital. In addition, identify useful strategies on how to promote peer connections.

Resources for Students and Families

ZeeMee

ZeeMeeWhere students share stories and connect in exclusive college communities.

Check out this social network for students to connect with participating colleges and universities.

Kentucky TRiO Programs

KY TRIO Who We Are Kentucky TRIO, originally founded as KAEOPP (The Kentucky Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel), is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged students of all ages. Our members serve students ranging from middle school age, to high

Additional Resources

Resources for Practitioners:

College Advising Corps: A college access organization that places and supports college advising coaches in schools.
GEAR UP Kentucky: A college access organization that provide services and support to prepare the whole student, and equipping their families, institutions, and communities to promote and sustain student success.
One Goal: A college access organization can have is to provide support and resources to underrepresented and underserved students to help them navigate the college application process and increase their postsecondary educational opportunities. Find out more information about CPE's partnership with one goal here.
TRiO Educational Talent Search: Support first-generation and low-income students navigate college and career exploration.

Resources for Students and Families:

ACE Program (Owensboro, KY): Program designed to help 9-12 grade minority students in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Evolve 502 (Jefferson County Public Schools): Program designed to assist students in Jefferson County remove barriers for students to attend and persist in college.