🎓 NEP College Major & Career Alignment Advising Service

Empowering Black students and families to make informed, strategic college and career choices grounded in equity, impact, and long-term value.

🔑 SERVICE OVERVIEW

• Target Audience: High school juniors/seniors, college students (undeclared or changing majors), first-generation students, and families

• Format: 4 sessions (1 hour each) over 2–4 weeks

• Delivery: Virtual or in-person

• Outcome: A customized advising portfolio + 4-year academic & career roadmap

📅 SESSION BREAKDOWN

🔹 Session 1: Discovery + Student Profile Mapping

Key Objectives:

• Understand student/family goals, values, challenges, and strengths

• Identify student’s interests, talents, and possible career pathways

• Introduce framework: purpose, power, and prosperity

Activities:

• Intake form review

• Career interests & values inventory (RIASEC or equivalent)

• Initial discussion about major/career aspirations

Evaluation:

• Completed intake form

• Clear articulation of 2–3 areas of interest

• Student self-assessment on strengths/challenges

Printed Aids Needed:

• Student Intake Form (fillable PDF or paper)

• NEP College & Career Discovery Worksheet

• Career Cluster Handout (based on RIASEC or similar model)

🔹 Session 2: Pathway Building + Economic Equity Lens

Key Objectives:

• Link interests to viable majors and career sectors

• Introduce real salary data and debt-to-income considerations

• Identify majors with high ROI and relevance to identity/mission

Activities:

• Review national data on earnings by race and major

• Analyze student loan impact on career path

• Present top 3 career-major alignment tracks personalized to student

Evaluation:

• Student selects top 1–2 pathways of interest

• Demonstrates understanding of income vs. debt dynamics

Printed Aids Needed:

• Career ROI by Major Chart (Black-focused version)

• Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) Worksheet

• Major Comparison Matrix

🔹 Session 3: Academic & Institutional Planning

Key Objectives:

• Build a sample 4-year academic plan

• Identify colleges/programs with good institutional fit

• Review support systems: financial aid, internships, mentorship

Activities:

• Map potential college list by fit and funding

• Discuss HBCUs, PWIs, community colleges, and honors programs

• Explore career ladders and graduate school alignment

Evaluation:

• Draft academic + institutional plan

• Student reflects on cultural and academic fit

Printed Aids Needed:

• NEP Institutional Fit Checklist

• 4-Year Sample Degree Plan Template

• Academic Calendar Planning Grid

🔹 Session 4: Network, Mentorship & Long-Term Planning

Key Objectives:

• Build mentorship & sponsorship strategies

• Teach how to access professional networks and internships

• Create a roadmap for career launch & early leadership

Activities:

• Guide to finding mentors (LinkedIn, Afrotech, NABA, etc.)

• Review digital footprint & portfolio basics

• Finalize a personalized NEP College & Career Portfolio

Evaluation:

• Student completes a College & Career Roadmap

• Can articulate “major mission” and next 3 steps

Printed Aids Needed:

• Mentor Match Worksheet

• NEP Career Launch Action Plan

• Portfolio Summary Handout

📘 FINAL DELIVERABLES

At the end of the advising service, each student receives:

• NEP College & Career Portfolio (PDF or Binder) including:

  • Major-matching results

  • Career cluster alignment

  • ROI charts and financial overview

  • 4-year academic & internship timeline

  • Mentorship/network plan

  • Top recommended schools/programs

• Certificate of Completion (optional for program use)