CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS

The Connections to Success program teaches students about life plans, career assessments and helps give them a sense of purpose in life after high school. CtS prepares students for interviews, applications, and maintaining positive job skills. Students in CtS feel empowered to discover their strengths, build self-confidence, learn new skills, and practice accountability for creating the future they desire. The curriculum provided to students at Pearce Hall is relevant to real-world scenarios that many young adults between the ages of 16-24 might experience. This curriculum includes foundational elements such as self-reflections, gratitude, and motivation; personal strength building; empowerment and responsibility; career exploration; how to market yourself; real-world application.

Upon completion of the program, students are equipped with multiple strategies for securing employment and a variety of tools for professional presentations. Data reported from Connections to Success has identified a 75% employment rate and 74% retention rate for individuals who have completed various programs offered. Pearce Hall is one of the first public schools to partner with Connections to Success. Students at Pearce who are eligible and interested are chosen by their teachers, counselors, or administrators at Pearce Hall.