Community/Access

Welcome

The Opportunity and Access PATHe Advisor works directly with community organizations, nonprofits, and community events to create awareness for Pinellas County students and families on their options for higher education. The Opportunity and Access Advisor is available for tailored presentations, tabling at community events, and 1:1 sessions with students and families.

Partnerships

The Pinellas Access to Higher Education (PATHe) Team are available for college preparation presentations throughout the county. Presentations are tailored based off of your group’s needs, from the length of the session, the grade levels of the participants, and the topics covered. See our Menu of Services below to learn more about how the PATHe Team can come to your space and present on a variety of topics.

PINELLAS ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION: PRESENTATION MENU OF SERVICES

45- MINUTE SESSION
• 30-minute presentation and activity
• 15 minutes for questions

Middle School College Prep: All about what you can do in middle school to start to prepare for life after high school.

9th Grade College Prep: All about building good habits, rigorous courses, types of post-secondary education, and self-advocacy.

10th Grade College Prep: Talking through testing, the 16-core courses, major and career exploration, and life after high school.

11th Grade College Prep: How to build your resume, pathways after high school, testing, scholarships, and more.

PATHe: SPC to USF St. Petersburg: All about the pathway from SPC to USF St. Petersburg campus.

A LA CARTE

TELL US THE TIME AND TOPIC: PATHe Advisors are available to speak to students, families, and community organizations on the topics of your choice
for a designated amount of time.

Topics include:

  • College Preparation
  • College Fit
  • College Admissions
  • College Experience
  • Financial Aid
  • Career Planning
  • Time Management
  • Study Habits
  • PATHe: SPC to USF St. Petersburg
  • And more!

60 MINUTE SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  • 20-minute presentation
  • 20-minute facilitated discussion
  • 20-minute activity

Benefits of partnering with PATHe:

    • Summer college preparation events for K-12 Pinellas County Schools students
    • Middle school and high school workshops
    • Presentations about PATHe and our services, tailored based on your group’s needs
    • Support of school-based initiatives such as FAFSA nights and application drives
    • Transfer support services
    • Interested in learning more about how your organization and PATHe can work together to serve Pinellas County students? Contact one of our Advisors today!

Start Your PATHe!
Want to talk more about your PATHe after high school? Interested in having the PATHe Team come and present or table at a community event? Fill out the PATHe Information Request Form to set up a 1-on-1 meeting with one of the PATHe Advisors!
PATHe Information Request Form 

Scholarships:

Community Events and Collaborations

Pinellas Access to Higher Education (PATHe) is here to educate, motivate, and support students, families, and community members in Pinellas County on resources and opportunities available in higher education.

PATHe Advisors are available to provide guidance at a variety of venues, including:

    • Classroom presentations
    • SAC and PTSA meetings
    • Meetings with faculty and staff
    • Community events
    • And more!
    • Want to schedule a PATHe presentation or have PATHe table at an upcoming event? Contact us!

Find the PATHe Team at:

    • Pinellas County Schools FAFSA Nights
    • Summer Camps (Oceanography Camp for Girls, Camp ROCKY, ANYTOWN)
    • Pinellas County Schools STEM Explorer Festival
    • St. Petersburg Science Festival
    • Pinellas County Schools Student Leadership Summits
    • USF Application Day at SPC
    • Pinellas County Schools Road to Recognition
    • Pinellas County Schools Honors Breakfast
    • Great American Teach-In

PATHe Collaborations: