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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ALUMNI NETWORK
For our youth, graduation is only the beginning
Post-18 Enrollment is happening now
May- july
Attention Class of 2024! Contact your Match Support Specialist to learn how you can enroll in the adult chapter of our mentoring program for continued access to quarterly match support, plus our exclusive college and career network, resources, partners and events.
To enroll in our Post-18 program, both mentee and mentor must complete an opt-in form.
Kevin (Class of 2018) and James
Matched since 2009
Mentorship has been a guiding force in our youth’s lives leading up to high school graduation, and it is even more important as they chart a new path forward in their education and careers. As Big Brothers Big Sisters Alumni, mentees and mentors alike have access to our exclusive alumni network with college and career resources, partners and events.
The BBBS Alumni Network offers both mentees and mentors college, employment, and career planning support alongside our network of business community leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. BBBS Alumni Perks to help clear your path to achieving long-term success include:
• College and career events and workshops to help both mentees and mentors navigate their future
• Individualized support from our College and Career Specialist
• Access to career mentors, networking opportunities, job and internship postings, and more!
Big Brothers Big Sisters has partnered with Merge Opportunities, a non-profit employment training and career placement center, to provide resources and access to coveted jobs for our mentees ages 18-24 living in Orange County. No experience needed! Here are just a few of the companies with job openings for our mentees:
To learn how you/your mentee can get connected with a Merge job coach, contact csundermeier@ocbigs.org.
Choosing a College & What to Expect
Saturday, August 10 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Big Brothers Big Sisters Office, Santa Ana
Aligning Ambitions: Mapping Your Career to Your Ideal Lifestyle
Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Big Brothers Big Sisters Office, Santa Ana
College Application Workshop
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Big Brothers Big Sisters Office, Santa Ana
How to Choose a Career that’s Right for You Workshop
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Big Brothers Big Sisters Office, Santa Ana
We're here to Help!
To book a virtual or in-person appointment with Big Brothers Big Sisters College & Career Resource Specialist Christina Sundermeier, please email csundermeier@ocbigs.org.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
BBBS Alumni include former mentees and mentors from our Community Mentoring and Workplace Mentoring programs, as well as former mentors from our High School Bigs program. Alumni status is granted upon high school graduation.
Matches in our Community Mentoring program can enroll in our Post-18 program before high school graduation to keep their match status open. Post-18 matches receive all alumni benefits plus continued personalized match support until age 24. This program helps maintain connection and accountability during the transition to adulthood.
To join Post-18, both mentee and mentor must complete an online form. Contact your Match Support Specialist for your unique form links.
