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MESA Charter High School’s Alumni Lab is a free program to support high school graduates with re-enrolling in college and placement in job training programs so that they can be on a path to upward financial mobility.
Alumni Lab Fellows will take part in an in-person 6-week, twelve-workshop series focused on college and career readiness skills. The program is free. Fellows have access to free 1-1 counseling support as well. Fellows receive a $500 stipend paid out at the successful completion of the program.
High School Diploma / GED
Not currently enrolled in college
Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
Must be able to attend all workshops from September 23rd - November 6th (if currently working, must be willing to adjust schedule with employer to accommodate for program times)
Ready to join a part time / full time job training program or re-enroll in college after Alumni Lab finishes
• Morning Session: 9:30–12:00PM
• Afternoon Session: 1:30–3:30PM
Not available?
Next cycle starts in January 2026.
Complete interest form
Attend Zoom info section
Complete a phone call chat
Once accepted, complete a welcome survey
Alumni Lab meets in-person at:
MESA Charter High School
231 Palmetto St Brooklyn, NY 11221
Elijah
MESA Charter '21
Student Success Coach - City Year
“This program helped me break out of a cycle and strive for better.”
Luis
Uncommon Charter '18
Software Engineer Fellow - Marcy Lab School
“Alumni Lab has been a place for me to hunker down and get to work on my future where I previously procrastinated, and have met a lot of people who were more than willing to help.”
Calaena
High School Of Fashion Industries '23
First Year College Student - BMCC
“Definitely the email etiquette I've utilized the most. I've always been a decent email writer, but now I've improved even more.”
Feel confident speaking about their skills in a job interview by the end of the program
Total Alumni
Lab
Graduates
Different High Schools
Represented
Highly recommend this
program to their peers
Workshop 1 - Growth Mindset, Email Setup, and Email Etiquette
Workshop 2 - Career and Program Exploration
Workshop 3 - ChatGPT, Imposter Syndrome, and Program Exploration
Workshop 4 - Resume Basics
Workshop 5 - Resume Descriptions and Cover Letters
Workshop 6 - Interview Preparation Part 1
Workshop 7 - Interview Preparation Part 2
Workshop 8 - Mock Interview Day
Workshop 9 - Financial Literacy 101
Workshop 10 - Job Search and Digital Safety
Workshop 11 - Workplace Rights and Negotiations
Workshop 12 - Celebration and Next Steps
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