Start off 2024 strong by setting your New Year intentions, not resolutions!

New Year's Resolutions typically focus on setting a specific objective you want to achieve in the new year. They revolve around behavioral changes or achieving certain outcomes (e.g. saving a certain amount of money or not eating cheese for the year).

On the other hand, New Year Intentions take a more holistic approach to personal growth and development by emphasizing a mindset or lifestyle change rather than solely focusing on accomplishing specific goals. They focus more on how you want to change throughout the year, rather than what you want to change in a year.

So as we start the new year, spend some time reflecting on the holistic changes you want for yourself and then commit to setting your intentions!

Information for High School Students

KIPP Scholarship Programs application portals are still open! THERE IS STILL TIME! Click HERE to apply. APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBURARY 2nd!

Local Scholarships offered in Capital Region

The Community Foundation for The Greater Capital Region offers multiple local scholarships for students in the Capital Region. Worried about applying for multiple applications? Don't worry! They have one universal application. Apply here!

Supporting YOU with the New FAFSA

In December 2023, the new FAFSA launched. We recognize that it has not been an easy process, and we are here to support you!

SUNY Offers FREE workshops on the Financial Aid Process. Click here to sign-up and learn about the new financial aid process!
Student should save the FAFSA Hotline Phone Number: 1-800-433-3243
Email your KIPP Forward advisor at myles.clendenin@kippcapital.org for any questions or assistance.

Boys & Girls Club Career Launch

(Open to 16-24 year old)

This Career Launch program is a free 9-week program that prepares youth in career readiness! Students can learn things like financial literacy, goal setting, resume building, interviewing, and more!

This program is located at both Albany and Troy Boys and Girl's Club Locations!

Students can sign-up here!

Information for Post-Secondary Students

(College, Career, & Beyond)

Workforce Training Opportunity in

Biotechnology

Hudson Valley Community College and Regeneron are having a FREE four-day introductory workshop on educating people on the workforce in biotechnology field. First one starts on February 5th. People who participate will be awarded a HVCC certificate upon completion of all 4 dates.

Click here to register! For an questions, email at cebt.program@acphs.edu

FREE Training Construction Industry program

The Schenectady College and Career Outreach Center is hosing a 5-week Training and Employment program for the Construction. You can earn your OSHA 30 Certification and two other industry recognized credentials!

The next class begins on Jan. 29th

(Spaces are limited)

Contact (518)-631-2257 and sccoc@sunysccc.edu to sign up!

Did You Hear?

KIPP Forward

Alumni Virtual Workshop Sessions!!

From the wonderful feedback from our Alumni, we will having a series of virtual workshops!

Our first workshop will focus on FAFSA Renewal and looking for scholarships!

January 24th: 6pm-7pm

Meeting ID: 910 9131 2172

Passcode: 783691

Missed last month's newsletter? Click here

KIPP Forward Resources

Scholarship Resources: Students looking at scholarship opportunities should take a look at our resource list of national, and local scholarships (Updated as needed). Click here to see the list of scholarships!

Career Resources: If you are seeking resources to assist with your career search, click he re to see the support systems offered to our Alumni!

Mental Health Resources: *Access free mental health resources that are local and/or online. Click here to take advantages of these great opportunities!

Your KIPP Forward Team

KIPP Forward helps alumni tackle academic, social, and financial challenges they might encounter while pursuing their dreams. Come meet the KIPP Forward team!

Debra Garrett

Manager of Postsecondary Support & Strategic Partnerships

Debra.Garrett@KIPPCapital.org

518-986-5576

Myles Clendenin

Manager of Post-Secondary Support & Persistence

Myles.Clendenin@KIPPCapital.org

518-986-7064

Dr. Brooke Paradise, Ed. D

Director of Post-Secondary Opportunities

Brooke.Paradise@KIPPCapital.org

518-491-9106

Join our Team & Family!

KIPP Capital Region is hiring for various positions!

If you are interested in applying, click here to look at our job openings.

Our Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose- college, career, and beyond- so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

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