Pathways to Academic & Career Exploration to Success
The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) program supports youth in foster care, ages 16-21, in their successful transition to and retention in post-secondary education, career technical education and workforce readiness.
Our devoted coaches are supportive adults who assist youth with 1:1 meetings and assessments to create and implement plans for education/employment success. Coaches guide youth to self-advocate by utilizing social networking and professional communication skills to coordinate with and leverage local and state-wide support systems and resources.
Referrals for PACES are accepted through Essex County and Union County DCP&P and DCF.
Educational Services PACES Provides
- High school tracking towards graduation
- Financial aid application assistance
- Grant and scholarship research tools
- College preparatory course referrals and test centers
- College application and college search assistance
- Non-traditional post-secondary education options exploration
- Development of academic skills and behaviors
- Coordination of educational testing opportunities
- Supplemental instruction
- College admissions prep
- Standardized testing
- Collaboration with CP&P and educational institutions (secondary, postsecondary, etc.)
- Link to college retention programs
Employment Services PACES Provides
- Exploring interests and skills through case management and career inventories
- Connections to county- and state –based resources
- Referrals to local employment agencies
- Employment application assistance
- Resume, cover letter and interview prep
- Facilitation of internships, job shadowing, volunteer or community service options
The CAU PACES Team
Coaches:
Adeyinka Ogunlowo, Master in Special Education
Tina Whitfield, Master in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling
Laura Attipoe, Master of Social Work (MSW)
Abiodun Lawal, Master of Social Work (MSW)
Director:
Francis Anyanwu, Director of PACES Program
Master of Social Work (MSW)
info@caunj.org
Recent Member Success
Dellmicah: “I got a new job! I’ve set a life goal of attending real estate school.”
Britney: “I got into college!, I’m on track to graduate high school and I won a scholarship! I also got a new job!”
Evan: “I am a tri-instrumentalist and self-taught audio engineer. I am in the process of producing an album. I am also on track to graduate!”
Gemini: “I am about to graduate from college. I have a better understanding of what I am meant to do in life.”
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