K-12 Mentorship Opportunities

K-12 Mentorship Opportunities

The CCCAC has a variety of partnerships with our neighboring San Jose community. We are passionate and strongly believe the youth is the next generation to be agents of change! Become a mentor for our K-12 students in the San Jose area and help mentor youth in an affirming and uplifting way!

Sembradores

Sembradores connects San Jose State University students (Undergraduate and Graduate) to mentor K-5th grade youth in the San Jose community in hopes to improve their sense of belonging and power as well as developing their literacy skills.

Applications to become a mentor are open now!
Apply Here: http://tinyurl.com/sembradoresS24

What we're looking for in a mentor: 

  • Passion for social justice and community change
  • Passion for making an impact in the lives of K-5 youth
  • Aspiring leaders 

Mentor Benefits

  • Leadership development
  • Excellent resume builder
  • Great opportunity to gain experience in early childhood education, non-profit sector and higher education

Important Dates: 

  • Applications Open: Monday, January 22-Friday, February 9
  • Applications Due: Friday, February 9
  • Mandatory Meet & Greet: Thursday, February 15 from 3-4pm or Saturday, February 17 from 10am-11:30am by Zoom 
  • Acceptance Notification: Monday, February 19
  • Acceptance Response: Wednesday, February 21
  • Waitlist Notification: Thursday, February 22


Got questions? Email us at: as-communityaction@sjsu.edu or cccacsembradores@gmail.com 

 

Strive for College (STARS)

Strive for College connects San Jose State University students (Undergraduate and Graduate) to mentor high school youth in the San Jose community aspiring to attend college in the future.

**Strive for college has been put on hold and aims to reopen its program in Fall of 2023.**

Got questions? Email us at: as-communityaction@sjsu.edu