From K–12 through post-docs, pathway programs provide students with education and career opportunities to chart their own successful paths, and to positively impact their communities and the world.
What do pathways provide?
Anna Ortega Chavolla, Senior Director of STEM at NYU, makes careers real for pre-college students. From influencer to physician, students learn what it takes to build a successful career and start to make a plan.
What’s the role of mentorship in your program?
Alexandria Meier, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement at the CFA, emphasizes mentorship as a key pillar of the College & Career Lab (CCL) program. CCL aims to build students’ social capital and networks, connecting them with faculty and industry professionals.
How does financial education bolster career pathways?
Natasha Bean, Director of NYU Financial Education, explains why financial aid administrators are the unsung heroes of higher ed. She believes that being a financially literate student lays the groundwork for students to understand and manage their personal finances both now and in their future.
How can we guide individuals from underserved communities toward academic careers?
Walter Parrish, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, emphasizes the importance of visibility, accessibility, and diversity in education. He highlights programs like Faculty First Look that provide resources and awareness to underserved communities.
Which students benefit most from Tandon’s K–12 STEM programs?
Ben Esner, Director of Center for K-12 STEM Education, discusses how Tandon School of Engineering pathway programs recruit diverse, young, students interested not only in STEM, but also how today’s innovative science and engineering can benefit society.
Moving forward together at NYU with mentorship support
Corey Blay credits his success at NYU to his mentors, including Dean Henry, Ellen Schall, Adam Brandenburger, Tracy Gardner, John Rice, John Sexton, and Tom Bernstein. He believes in community support.