Building Bridges

Building Bridges is an initiative to advance the professional development of Cornell College's domestic students of color, and the program is co-sponsored by the Career Engagement Center and the Office of Intercultural Life. Up to 15 students are selected for the Building Bridges program. Applications for the spring 2012 program are due Friday, January 20, 2012. Please contact RJ Holmes-Leopold or Ken Morris with questions.

2012 Participants 

Learning Outcomes
By participating in the Building Bridges program, Cornell students of color will:

• Be able to articulate the value of a variety of professional skills necessary for success in the world of work 
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in applying a variety of professional skills through networking experiences with Corridor area professionals 
• Be able to identify tangible professional goals that will advance their academic and career interests

Program Schedule 2012 (UPDATED)

• February: Kick-Off Event with Alumni of Color Panel
  
• February: Strong Interest Inventory
• February: Draft Cornell Action Plan
• March: Workforce Essentials Workshop
• March: Revise Cornell Action Plan
• April: Corridor Networking Event
• April: Revise Cornell Action Plan
• May: Celebration 

Program Expectations
The success of Building Bridges is predicated on a shared commitment of time, effort, and energy by students, staff, alumni, and community partners. As such, all program participants are expected to meet the following:

• Attendance at the Kick-Off and Celebration events
• Attendance at two of three partner events: Alumni of Color panel, Workforce Essentials Workshops, Corridor Networking
• Conducting three informational interviews
• Completing the Strong Interest Inventory
• Participating in on-going reflection exercises 
• Creating and refining a Cornell Action Plan
• Submitting the $20 program fee

Application Process
All Cornell domestic students of color are eligible to apply for the Building Bridges program. Applicants should submit a resume (please have the document reviewed by a Career Assistant in the CEC) and responses to the application questions no later than Friday, January 20, 2012.  Up to 15 students will be selected for the spring 2012 class, and all candidates will be notified of their application status by Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Students selected for the program will need to confirm their participation by Friday, January 27, 2012 and remit their program fee by Friday, February 3, 2012. 

Click here for the application.