Preparation For Life (PFL) is an education and career mentoring program from Community Level Up Inc. for students in grades 5–12 in New London.
Every student gets a real mentor. We check in 12–16 times a month, meet weekly at school, in the community, and at our center inside The Williams School, and we're available every day if a student needs us. We focus on character, work ethic, education, and career development.
What your child works on, grade by grade:
5th & 6th: The Development
Character and leadership. We ease students out of the elementary phase and add responsibility and routine to prepare them for their teenage years.
7th & 8th: The Preparation
Students learn how high school works so they're ready for it. They also step up as leaders in their school and work weekly to make themselves and the people around them better.
9th: The Introduction
Students learn they are responsible for their own education. We spark their passion for learning and build the resilience they'll need.
10th: The Exploration
Students explore careers, the education each one requires, where in the world they can succeed, and how salaries compare. Then we narrow to their interests and build a plan.
11th: The Experience
Students get out into the community and spend time in different career fields to see how businesses operate. They also start thinking of themselves as a business and create products or services that make their community better.
12th: The Commitment
Students commit to a field and map out their plan. They gain real-world experience and responsibility by interning with a business, with us guiding them through it.
Why we built this:
Too many students and families don't have a support system. Without one, it's hard to build routines and discipline. PFL gives students that support.
How to get started:
Parents and students complete a short intake interview by phone, video, or in person. We'll go over expectations and get to know your family. Your child is then assigned a Community Level Up staff member as their point of contact, with access to all schedules. After you register online you will be directed to a calendar link. You must schedule intake with our staff to make sure program is a good fit.
📍 The Williams School, 182 Mohegan Pkwy, New London, CT
📧 mdaniels@cluinc.org
📞 860-381-4228
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