High Schools

A Personalized Online
Career Readiness Program

As a First-Generation or Non-Traditional Student...

As a first-generation or non-traditional student, our experiences and challenges are different; we are bicultural, multiracial, and encounter the glass ceiling, lack of mentorship, and the opportunity gap. At Aspira Consulting, we believe that our cultural wealth is an asset when it comes to pursuing our college and career aspirations. We provide Culturally Relevant Career Readiness Programs to empower first-generation and non-traditional students to embrace their journey, harness their cultural wealth, and translate their experiences into a powerful college or career narrative.

Dreams to Careers Program

Program Description

Imagine a career readiness program that’s as unique as each student. Where learners get to be in the driver’s seat exploring their path to success. Aspira Consulting’s Dreams to Careers Program, an online training, helps students translate their lived experiences into powerful career narratives and equips them with skills and confidence to ensure they make the most of their career event experience.

Program Topics

  • How to Tell Your Story – Elevator Pitch
  • Turning Adversity into positive career traits
  • Introvert’s secretes to successful networking
  • What to expect and how to prepare for a career day
  • Career exploration and communication etiquette

Why Choose Our Program?

Our goal is to enhance equity in college and career success for all students:

  • Time-Efficient and Ready-to-Use: A 1-hour online training divided into five 10-20 minute microlearning modules.
  • Flexible and Teacher-Supported: Includes two learning plan options – integrated lessons or extra credit.
  • Practical Skills for Student Empowerment: Teaches students to embrace their unique backgrounds, harness their cultural wealth, and translate their journeys into powerful personal and career narratives.
  • Structured Career Readiness Development: Provides practical and specific strategies for setting goals, networking, and professional behavior at events, making it specifically beneficial for introverted students.
  • Aligned with College and Career Goals: Whether a student applies to college, internship, or a job – it’s about telling your personal story and relating it to a specific college or job opportunity.

Key Takeaways for Students

  • Time-Efficient and Ready-to-Use: A 1-hour online training divided into five 10-20 minute microlearning modules.
  • Flexible and Teacher-Supported: Includes two learning plan options – integrated lessons or extra credit.
  • Practical Skills for Student Empowerment: Teaches students to embrace their unique backgrounds, harness their cultural wealth, and translate their journeys into powerful personal and career narratives.
  • Structured Career Readiness Development: Provides practical and specific strategies for setting goals, networking, and professional behavior at events, making it specifically beneficial for introverted students.
  • Aligned with College and Career Goals: Whether a student applies to college, internship, or a job – it’s about telling your personal story and relating it to a specific college or job opportunity.

What’s in it For Your School?

  • Time-Efficient and Ready-to-Use: A 1-hour online training divided into five 10-20 minute microlearning modules.
  • Flexible and Teacher-Supported: Includes two learning plan options – integrated lessons or extra credit.
  • Practical Skills for Student Empowerment: Teaches students to embrace their unique backgrounds, harness their cultural wealth, and translate their journeys into powerful personal and career narratives.
  • Structured Career Readiness Development: Provides practical and specific strategies for setting goals, networking, and professional behavior at events, making it specifically beneficial for introverted students.
  • Aligned with College and Career Goals: Whether a student applies to college, internship, or a job – it’s about telling your personal story and relating it to a specific college or job opportunity.

Say Goodbye to One-Size Fits All!

  • Time-Efficient and Ready-to-Use: A 1-hour online training divided into five 10-20 minute microlearning modules.
  • Flexible and Teacher-Supported: Includes two learning plan options – integrated lessons or extra credit.
  • Practical Skills for Student Empowerment: Teaches students to embrace their unique backgrounds, harness their cultural wealth, and translate their journeys into powerful personal and career narratives.
  • Structured Career Readiness Development: Provides practical and specific strategies for setting goals, networking, and professional behavior at events, making it specifically beneficial for introverted students.
  • Aligned with College and Career Goals: Whether a student applies to college, internship, or a job – it’s about telling your personal story and relating it to a specific college or job opportunity.

Oscar and Angelica's take on telling your story as a BIPOC professional is refreshing and reassuring. Often students may feel that they have to lose their identity or culture to acclimate or "fit in" in the workplace, but Oscar and Angelica help students navigate the road to self-discovery and give them tips to finding their own voice and USING IT! I will continue to work with them and partner on other projects as I know that our students are benefitting greatly from their sessions!

Jennifer Merchant Director, Educational Programs and Partnerships, Guided Pathways at Fullerton College

Oscar helped our team at Pueblo Community College take our career development skills to the next level! We are more equipped to serve Latinx and first generation students in helping them accomplish their academic and career goals. He brings such a unique perspective to career development that is impactful and practical. I look forward to continue working with Oscar.

RaeAnn Gutierrez Higher Education Change Agent

Oscar and his team were asked to host professional development for our faculty at the start of the school year. Their positive attitude, ability to make everyone feel included in the conversation and their delivery of possibly the most difficult topic in a multicultural setting was outstanding. This dynamic organization is making waves and we are happy to not only be a part of it but also to support their work and recommend to anyone who is looking for that new spark within their team! Parabéns meu irmão!

Marleen Dinis Scientist turned Educational Leader

Oscar's presentation to our Latina Speakers and Coaches group was incredibly informative, engaging and filled with actionable steps our members can take.

Nancy Marmolejo Coach at Talent and Genius

Oscar is a passionate individual, visionary leader, and dynamic speaker! His zest for life and drive to empower others is impressive.

Melinda E. Ramirez Director of National Leadership Development Programs

Oscar’s keynote and Q&A session resonated and inspired us all. No doubt in my mind, Oscar Garcia is a proven leader and wonderful educator who positively shares meaningful stories and content that impacts student motivation and success. It motivates and inspires faculty, staff and our leadership.

Bill Davis Forbes School of Business & Technology, Lead Faculty/ Assistant Professor

Oscar has worked with our ERG a few times and has always executed wonderfully. He is very passionate about what he does and it translates when he speaks. He kept our people engaged and motivated us all.

Stephanie Carlos Co-Chair at UNIDOS ERG Collobrative

We were privileged to invite Oscar Garcia to our Hispanic Heritage Month - 2021 celebrations here at Oracle. His experiences, anecdotes and authenticity were a true inspiration to many of our OLA, Oracle Latino Alliance, members. Gracias Hermano!

Jesse Betancourt Principal Territoy Operations Analyst at Oracle

I have greatly enjoyed attending Oscar's webinars. They are engaging, interactive and a good of use time.I would recommend his webinars for team activities and for bringing people together to work towards a common goal.

Jasjeet Jhaj Channel Operations Manager at Aruba Networks

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