In the afternoons, students attend college readiness workshops that provide useful life skills or a deeper understanding of the college application and admissions process. Workshops are 90-minute sessions that occur 4 times during the program (generally Tuesday and Thursday of week 1 and Monday and Tuesday of week 2).
Speaking with confidence
- From speaking in front of a class to prepping for a college interview, find your voice and develop your ability to express yourself clearly and confidently.
Finances 101
- Learn fundamental skills in money management like building a budget and responsible spending and how to navigate the financial aid.
Leadership
- Learn how to develop your personal leadership style, foster a collaborative environment, and build self-awareness.
College Admissions
- Unlock the secrets of the daunting college application process and learn from Summer Springboard mentors who have valuable insights. You’ll leave this elective with more knowledge on the college search and your criteria, essay writing, identifying on-campus opportunities, and the admissions process.
Speaking with Confidence Facilitator
Sample Bio: Dave is the principal of Dave Kesler Architecture and an award-winning San Francisco-based architect with over 30 years of experience and in private practice for 22 years. He is also an experienced industrial designer, watercolorist, and musician. His firm has designed over 200 projects ranging from high-end residential and multi-family housing to commercial and institutional work. Dave’s work has been published internationally and exhibited in the permanent collections of major museums. He has taught many different subjects in architecture for the last 20 years. Recently, he’s been an instructor at City College of San Francisco for the last 7 years, teaching architectural sketching and introduction to architecture classes.
Finances 101
Sample Bio: Dave is the principal of Dave Kesler Architecture and an award-winning San Francisco-based architect with over 30 years of experience and in private practice for 22 years. He is also an experienced industrial designer, watercolorist, and musician. His firm has designed over 200 projects ranging from high-end residential and multi-family housing to commercial and institutional work. Dave’s work has been published internationally and exhibited in the permanent collections of major museums. He has taught many different subjects in architecture for the last 20 years. Recently, he’s been an instructor at City College of San Francisco for the last 7 years, teaching architectural sketching and introduction to architecture classes.
Leadership
Sample Bio: Dave is the principal of Dave Kesler Architecture and an award-winning San Francisco-based architect with over 30 years of experience and in private practice for 22 years. He is also an experienced industrial designer, watercolorist, and musician. His firm has designed over 200 projects ranging from high-end residential and multi-family housing to commercial and institutional work. Dave’s work has been published internationally and exhibited in the permanent collections of major museums. He has taught many different subjects in architecture for the last 20 years. Recently, he’s been an instructor at City College of San Francisco for the last 7 years, teaching architectural sketching and introduction to architecture classes.
College Admissions
Sample Bio: Dave is the principal of Dave Kesler Architecture and an award-winning San Francisco-based architect with over 30 years of experience and in private practice for 22 years. He is also an experienced industrial designer, watercolorist, and musician. His firm has designed over 200 projects ranging from high-end residential and multi-family housing to commercial and institutional work. Dave’s work has been published internationally and exhibited in the permanent collections of major museums. He has taught many different subjects in architecture for the last 20 years. Recently, he’s been an instructor at City College of San Francisco for the last 7 years, teaching architectural sketching and introduction to architecture classes.
