The Summer Bridge Mentorship Program is looking for current Highline students to mentor incoming first-generation students.

Aleyda Cervantes, program coordinator for Outreach Services and a leader in the Summer Bridge Mentorship Program, hopes to connect more students to the Highline community.

To be a part of this program, the students must be first-generation college students, planning on attending Highline in the fall, and be able to participate throughout the entire experience. 

“Students get to earn up to seven college credits,” she said, “discover campus resources, build community with other students and learn how to navigate college.”

In this summer program, the goal is to help first-generation students have the resources to transition into college easily. 

“Right now, we are looking for current Highline students who are interested in serving as mentors for our Summer Bridge scholars,” Cervantes said. 

The program is looking for Highline students with leadership skills to be able to lead a team of three to five students and be a mentor to these students.

Cervantes said that this program is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a job and anyone who wants to further their skills for their resume. 

To be eligible for the mentorship program, one must be knowledgeable about the “academic and institutional resources for first generation students,” Cervantes said.

The Summer Bridge Program wants leaders who are easy to connect with and know the ins and outs of Highline, so that they can be useful resources to the students participating in the program. 

The deadline for applications to become a mentor is May 4. To apply for the program, go to http://bit.ly/summerbridgementor.

For more information, you can email Aleyda Cervantes at acervantes@highline.edu.