Everyone has an untapped potential!
Welcome, I'm Dr. Thomas Maguire, (tm@higheredassist.com) President/Founder of Higher Education Assist, a career and education management organization. My team and I host a turn key, career and education readiness initiatives and mentorship programs (in person and virtual) called FIND MY PATH.
Each initiative is a professional development opportunity for individuals and families to obtain and explore valuable career and education information based on interests. There many things to consider and we are here to help! We partner with school districts, military and family members, community organizations, state and local agencies, and individual families.
The length of most initiatives are approximately 2-2.5 hours and are facilitated by subject matter experts in respected industries. Participants have access to a downloadable portfolio complete with assessments and exercises, valuable links, promotions and more. I am here to help you succeed. Each are a professional development opportunity for individuals and families to obtain and explore valuable career and education information based on interests. There many things to consider when consider and we are here to help! We partner with school districts, military and family members, community organizations, state and local agencies, and individual families. The length of most initiatives are approximately two hours and are facilitated by subject matter experts in respected industries. Participants have access to a downloadable portfolio complete with assessments and exercises, valuable links, promotions and more. I am here to help you succeed.
Programs Offered
#1 Virtual College Readiness & Financial Aid Fairs: Open to the public
Our 2.0-2.5 hour college readiness & financial aid virtual fairs are open to the public. Colleges, universities, technical/trade schools present in 10 minute increments to showcase their offering, followed by a presentation on financing an education - free money, grants, scholarships and loans, and finally a presentation on best practices in pursuing an education - facilitated by subject matter experts followed by a Q/A. We host Virtual College Readiness events in the following states: NJ, PA, DE, NY, NC, WV, FL, CA, VA GA, TN, MN. Email us for information.
#2 Career & College Preparedness Programs for individuals or small groups (virtual and or in person)
The career & college preparedness program are career based, a professional development initiative best suited for small groups or individuals. Each program is segment specific. (1) Identification of a specific industry as it relates to one's interest, (2) Exploration of military career and education benefits as an option, (3) Financial Aid: Strategies on how to finance and education (grants, scholarships & loans), (4) Exploration of soft skills used in everyday life and finally (4) Strategies when pursuing an career and education. These identified segments provides opportunity for one to make an educated decision about his/her future. Note: Individuals are provided a comprehensive workbook must complete the pre assessments in the portfolio provided two weeks prior to start of program.
#3 Mentorship Program Career & College Readiness Program (virtual and or in person)
The program is exclusively mentor based, an opportunity for individuals to engage and collaborate with working professionals in dedicated fields. Subject matter experts share their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and experiences within the industry as well as any training, certification and or degrees required. Finally time is set aside for a question and answer session.