Earl Woods Scholar Program

To encourage personal growth and enhance professional development, the Earl Woods Scholar Program provides an array of interactive learning and engagement opportunities for scholars on an annual basis. Before beginning their first year of college, all incoming scholars are welcomed into the program through the Pre-College Retreat, which covers a series of topics that help prepare students for college life.

One of the program’s staples is the Winter Workshop, held annually at the flagship TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, California. Over the course of the three-day event, scholars from around the country participate in informative workshops that include resume writing, interview training, graduate school and human resources preparation, industry panels and networking events. Along with workshops, this particular event honors our graduating scholars with a special luncheon to celebrate their accomplishments with family, mentors and fellow scholars.

The cornerstone of the Earl Woods Scholar Program is its mentor network. These valuable relationships are life-changing for the scholars, many of whom are first-generation students with little or no practical guidance on college life and career planning.

Each Earl Woods Scholar is partnered with a dedicated mentor who serves as an advocate, career coach, personal advisor and role model throughout their college experience. The mentors provide their scholar with advice and resources needed to help them succeed within their chosen degree and develop skills necessary for their professional career.

An emphasis on real-life work and cultural experiences are highly encouraged among the Earl Woods Scholars as an avenue to build power skills, prepare for the workplace and foster knowledge of a specialized career. Through professional enrichment opportunities, such as job shadowing, internships, fellowships and study abroad, the program provides valuable resources and information that assists scholars in building their resume as they pursue their career aspirations.

The Earl Woods Scholar Program supports its scholars beyond obtaining a college degree. To ensure each scholar has a clear and focused exit strategy upon graduation, we help create a personalized career plan that supports their definition of success. Early in their college career, we integrate key elements, such as: self-assessments, career exploration, decision making and action steps that contribute to the next stages of their career paths. Starting in their third year of college, scholars engage in monthly coaching calls to develop practical skills and create strategies tailored to their individual needs. This is a crucial component of the program that helps each scholar navigate entry into the workforce or graduate school.