"I advise. You decide".
That sums Shameek's approach to postsecondary advising services. The modern landscape of pathways and options to postsecondary access and success can appear overwhelming and daunting. With 19 years of experience in postsecondary readiness, access, and success - he will bring extensive knowledge on internal assessment, college list building, up-to-date match and fit criteria, college applications and essays, testing and test optional, along with college financing (including loans and scholarships) to each advising relationship.
It's no longer about high school graduation. 2 out of 3 living wage paying job opportunities for high school graduates require some type of postsecondary training or certificate. Is your school or organization ready to support the needs of modern, diverse cohorts of young people, their families, and communities seeking knowledge, skill, and ability preparation for postsecondary success?
From program iteration to pilot implementation, let Shameek engage your staff and stakeholders side by side to develop and deliver capacity for empowering postsecondary readiness, access and success.
Workshops - dynamic, impactful, and engaging virtual & in-person workshops available on a variety of topics connected to postsecondary readiness, access, and success - including but not limited to: Demystifying the college process; Head start for college (9th/10th grade); College readiness 101 (11th/12th grade); College transition workshops (12th grade); Mock College Admissions: You Are The Counselor (all grades)
Keynote/Motivational Speaker - With 25 years of experience across K12, Higher Education, and Nonprofit experience as a first generation college graduate, Shameek has been through and overcome his fair share of challenges, setbacks and victories. He's prepared to authentically engage, motivate, and activate your institution or group.
You've seen the data (if not, here it is). You're probably witnessing the impacts (or lack thereof) within your school, community, or organization.
Work with Shameek, a successful first-generation black male college graduate from an inner-city upbringing in the Bronx and Newark, NJ to iterate, codify, and implement programs and initiatives to successfully attract, retain, and prepare young Black Male students for postsecondary success.