K-12 Mentorship Opportunities

The CCCAC has a variety of partnerships with our neighboring San Jose community. We are passionate and strongly believe the youth is the next generation to be agents of change! Become a mentor for our K-12 students in the San Jose area and help mentor youth in an affirming and uplifting way!

Sembradores

Sembradores connects San Jose State University students (Undergraduate and Graduate) to mentor K-5th grade youth in the San Jose community in hopes to improve their sense of belonging and power as well as developing their literacy skills.

Applications to become a mentor are open now!
Apply Here: tinyurl.com/SembradoresS25

What we're looking for in a mentor:

Passion for social justice and community change
Passion for making an impact in the lives of K-5 youth
Aspiring leaders

Mentor Benefits

Leadership development
Excellent resume builder
Great opportunity to gain experience in early childhood education, non-profit sector and higher education
$1,000 stipend after successful completion of the Sembradores Program and all required assignments

Important Dates:

Applications Open: Monday, November 4
Applications Due: Monday, November 18
One Way Interviews: Monday, November 18-Friday, November 22
Acceptance Notification: Friday, December 6
Acceptance Response: Friday, December 13

Got questions? Email us at: as-communityaction@sjsu.edu or cccacsembradores@gmail.com

Strive for College (STARS)

Strive for College connects San Jose State University students (Undergraduate and Graduate) to mentor high school youth in the San Jose community aspiring to attend college in the future.

**Strive for college has been put on hold and aims to reopen its program in Fall of 2023.**

Got questions? Email us at: as-communityaction@sjsu.edu