Building Pathways from College to Career

Sage partners with schools, districts, colleges, and community organizations to design systems that help students explore their interests, navigate postsecondary options, and transition confidently into meaningful college and career opportunities.​

• Designing college and career access systems, offering a specialty for first-generation and historically underrepresented learners.
• Developing systems for monitoring student progress, persistence, and postsecondary transitions.
• Supporting postsecondary readiness through college knowledge, financial aid literacy, and family involvement.
• Designing career exploration and pathway initiatives aligned to postsecondary education and workforce opportunities.
• Bridging schools, colleges, community partners, and employers to support meaningful career outcomes.
• Advising on career pathways and workforce development strategies.
• Designing career exploration pathways, including interest assessments, informational interviews, and workplace exposure.
• Supporting transitions from high school to college, training programs, or early‑career roles.

Why organizations choose Sage for their college and career access needs

Sage is recognized for its deep expertise in college access, advising, and workforce alignment grounded in more than a decade of hands‑on experience guiding young people toward their postsecondary and career goals. Led by Christina Contreras--an experienced practitioner and graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education who has designed and scaled research‑backed programs, mentoring models, and advising systems--Sage delivers high‑quality, evidence‑informed solutions that help organizations strengthen their college and career pathways. With a proven track record of translating best practices into real results, Sage equips partners with the tools, structures, and guidance needed to elevate student success.​