This week mentors and students had a chance to meet before the Thanksgiving holiday. Freshmen students participated in academic counseling sessions with Breakthrough Miami. Seniors had a chance to review their application with their mentor before the November 30 deadline.
Carnival Scholarship & Mentoring Program hosted its very busy second visit in October. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors participated in academic enrichment sessions provided by Breakthrough Miami. Seniors met with David Medina, director of scholarship programs for Miami Dade College, to learn more about financial aid funding for college. Program alumna Diana Montalvan, who is currently in her final year at Florida International University, spoke to current students about her experience in the program and college.
The Carnival Scholarship & Mentoring Program welcomed new students and welcomed back returning ones at the first visit of the 2018-19 school year. Everyone was excited to be back at Carnival, some meeting their mentors and others being reunited after the summer.
It was the final visit of the 2017-2018 school year, so we said goodbye to the seniors and recognized several students for their outstanding work and participation in the program. Have a great summer!
Carnival Scholarship & Mentoring Program Gives Back! Mentors and student came together April 26, 2018, for our monthly visit and volunteered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. The Carnival volunteers added new landscaping, painted the parking lot, cleaned up the playground and gave a fresh look to the offices and game room.
Students and mentors came together in March for our monthly School-to-Work visit. Program alumnus Nicole Cruz visited Carnival and encouraged students to continue trying their best in school. Seniors learned more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and UNCF scholarship opportunities.
On February 28, students and mentors came together for their monthly School-to-Work visit. We celebrated Black History Month with guest speaker United States District Judge Darrin Gayles. He spoke to mentees and mentors about his journey from living in the Midwest to becoming a federal judge appointed by former President Obama.
During our visit on January 25, students had a chance to participate in mock job interviews with representatives from companies in Miami-Dade, including LIME Fresh Mexican Grill, Burger King, Doubletree by Hilton, Breakthrough Miami, Starbucks, and more.
Before students went on winter break, they were treated to a special visit at Carnival. Marc Buoniconti inspired students and mentors with his life story and his work with The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis & The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. He emphasized to our students to make right decisions, have a positive outlook on life and to help others.
On November 16, students and mentors arrived at Carnival’s headquarters for their November visit, where Breakthrough Miami hosted an academic counseling session for freshmen and sophomores. Junior and senior girls were also treated to a beauty tutorial full of professional styling tips from Bloomingdale’s best.
