FUTURE

READY

PREPARING FOR TOMORROW

Transformative careers begin at the TGR Learning Lab. Through our career and college readiness programs, students are empowered with the knowledge, tools and experiences needed to pursue in-demand STEAM-based careers and be prepared for their future.

A FUTURE OF POSSIBILITIES

Career and college readiness is essential to ensuring young people are prepared to meet opportunity with the skills and aptitude needed to thrive. By bridging the gap between education and the professional world throughs real-world learning experiences and college preparatory programs, students emerge with a deepened understanding of potential career paths aligned with their interests and a clear plan forward.

OF STUDENTS
MORE knowledgeable
ABOUT College

95 %

OF STUDENTS
better equipped
to ACHIEVE THEIR carrer GOALS

89 %

Exposure to STEAM Careers

Every student at the Learning Lab is exposed to high demand STEAM-based careers. Beginning with our school day fieldtrips for grade school students and continuing through our afterschool and summer STEAM programs, we integrate career exploration into our curriculum, allowing students to see the opportunities available in their future.

Career-Connected Learning

Local industry partners are thoughtfully integrated into our programs focused on career connected learning. Students learn directly from working professionals, who double as role models and advocates, while providing them with experiences that empower them to prepare a plan for their future and thrive in the workplace.

College Access & Success

To support students whose career ambitions require higher education, we offer detailed support through financial aid and college preparatory workshops and intensives. Our programs are designed to equip students with the necessary information and tools to navigate the path to and through higher education successfully.

Earl Woods Scholar Program

TGR Foundation’s award-winning scholar program empowers students to reach higher. The program supports students with demonstrated need and a commitment to community service beginning in high school lasting throughout the collegiate journey with holistic services including mentorship, advisement, skills development and financial aid.

“If I could describe my College Bound Academy experience in one word it would definitely be ‘inspirational. It helped me understand where I want to go in life and the best path for my success.”

John Cotton , College Bound Academy Alumnus

“The Career Explorer Program is such a great opportunity for high school students, but I think we at Providence gain even more by serving as mentors to such bright and eager minds to the possibilities.”

Eugene Kim , M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Providence Clinical Network Southern California

IN THEIR WORDS

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL

We bridge the gap between education and the professional world by facilitating direct learning experiences with local industry partners and working professionals, offering invaluable insights and exposure that demystify STEAM-based careers and encourage youth to envision themselves in those roles.

College access monthly workshops and summer intensives, year-long career-connected learning and ongoing exposure to STEAM careers at the TGR Learning Lab provides students with the access and exposure needed to thrive in school, college and the workforce.

Helping students develop an actionable plan for the future is critical to our mission. It guides our efforts to ensure that every young person is equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary for a successful career aligned with their passions.