Academic and Career Development

Choosing a career is a pivotal decision that influences both personal growth and professional development. Your Milestone team is committed to helping participants understand their interests and inner strengths using common sense and universal tools. We help guide toward careers that are fulfilling, meaningful, and aligned with participant values. Through this process, participants gain insight into their talents and build the confidence and skills needed to pursue their chosen paths with clarity and purpose.

 

  • Professional, networking and collaboration skills
  • Comprehensive Career Assessment
  • Resume and Cover Letter Writing Skills
  • Apprentice and Internship Experiences
  • Job readiness skills
  • The Art of Not Settling for Mediocrity.

Academics

At Milestone, we guide our young adults through the sometimes-daunting journey of academia. There is no one size that fits all; each young adult is unique in personality, needs, and experience. Our dedicated coaching team provides tailored, individual support, guiding the research of colleges, setting clear academic goals, and hopefully developing a love for lifelong learning and education . We work closely with local Universities/colleges and other institutions to ensure that participants maximize their educational opportunities. Again, the emphasis in our scaffolding approach is developing competence and achieving success both inside and outside the classroom. Character development is at the heart of what pushes us at Milestone.

Executive Functioning Skills

Executive functioning is a critical skill that helps develop confidence and opens the door to competence. Confidence is a biproduct of competence. Independent living skills is just that, a skill. Skills are basically the practiced fundamentals of any given behavior or action. Even the fundamentals of right thought or thinking can become a skill through appropriate practice and deliberateness. By cultivating executive functioning skills, the achievement of independent living, career goals, academic goals and other life goals are realized to a greater degree.

Collaborative Academia Partners

  • Arizona State University (ASU)
    Location: Tempe, AZ
    Public university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
  • Rio Salado College
    Location: Tempe, AZ
    Community college offering a variety of associate degrees, certificate programs, and online courses.
  • University of Advancing Technology (UAT)
    Location: Tempe, AZ
    Private university specializing in technology-focused degrees, such as game design, cybersecurity, and robotics.
  • Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
    Location: Tempe, AZ
    Private school offering programs in holistic health, including massage therapy, yoga, and wellness.
  • Scottsdale Community College
    Location: Scottsdale, AZ (near Tempe)
    Public community college offering associate degrees and certificates in a variety of fields, including arts, sciences, and technology.
  • Gateway Community College offers programs in technical fields, including healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. (Near Tempe, AZ)

Tutoring Services

Tutoring is a valuable resource that is highly encouraged. While many colleges and universities offer peer tutoring, our young adults can collaborate with their team for personalized tutoring support in any subject area where additional help is needed.