For Donors & Sponsors
Invest in a student's future today to transform a dedicated classroom learner into one of tomorrow's boardroom leaders.
Talent is distributed equally, but opportunity is not. Our innovative internship program bridges this gap by offering a lifeline of opportunity to students who possess the drive to succeed but lack the corporate networks to get their foot in the door.
Looking for the student application? See the program page.
The Program
Four days a week, our students engage in rigorous academic learning at school. On the fifth day, they become active professionals — stepping into real-world environments at hospitals, law firms, manufacturing facilities, architecture firms, and universities.
$9,500
invested per student, every year
This is more than an internship; it is a launchpad for economic mobility and career equity. To make this experience completely barrier-free for our families, our school invests $9,500 per student annually. Your donation directly covers the specialized professional training, dedicated program staff, and daily transit required to turn raw potential into future leadership.
Where Your Money Goes
Funds the multi-day summer Workplace Readiness Training led by outside consultants. This crucial preparation empowers teenagers with the professional social capital, communication skills, and confidence to thrive in a corporate environment. The training includes time management, effective communication strategies, email etiquette, use of AI in the workplace, and an introduction to Canva and Excel.
Covers the commuting costs to safely transport students from our campus to their corporate and organization sites, ensuring lack of transit never stands in the way of opportunity.
Funds the robust liability insurance required to protect both our students and our host facilities, allowing corporate partners to open their doors with total peace of mind.
Supports our full-time program directors who cultivate corporate and organization partnerships, vet applicants through a rigorous application process, match students with mentors, and provide the close coaching necessary to ensure a thriving relationship.
Student Spotlight
Partnering with state leadership, healthcare systems, law firms, energy suppliers, and architecture partners.
CT Governor Ned Lamont with Kolbe students and Lucas Boselli, Head of the Americas.
Sabrin A. gaining hands-on healthcare and clinical observation insights at HSS Stamford.
Kolbe intern learning legal operations and corporate practice at Carmody.
Raschelle C. training at the Albertus Magnus College School of Nursing simulation lab.
Kolbe intern exploring commercial energy and logistics operations.
Kiara T. learning commercial interior design and architecture at VIA.
Renata M. interning at Tauck.
Partner Voices
Real feedback from mentors hosting Kolbe Cathedral interns across Connecticut.
We are always happy to have her here and wish she could be here more. We plan to get her more exposure to clinical observations in the coming weeks with MD visits.
She spent today sitting in on a video demo of new software… She continues to showcase her eagerness to learn and seems more confident asking questions. She gets rave reviews from each mentor!
She is learning advanced medical concepts normally taught to medical students or residents and absorbing the information remarkably well. We enjoy having her.
She is settling in WONDERFULLY! She brought lesson plan ideas to the classroom and implemented a creative STEM lesson. I am so impressed with her willingness to jump right in!
He is very nice and hits all the marks. Very punctual, polite, and interested in everything we explain.
She is professional, polite, and has a refreshing personality. She will be great at whatever profession she decides to go after.
Make a Gift
Select a sponsorship level or choose a custom amount to make a direct impact.
$9,500
Fully funds the operational, training, and transit costs for one student to break into a professional industry for an entire year.
Donate $9,500: Sponsor a Student's Career Launch$4,750
Covers the placement, mentorship tracking, and resources for one student for half the school year.
Donate $4,750: Invest in a Semester of Opportunity$1,000
Funds critical summer readiness workshops, professional dress guidance, and consulting to prepare our student cohorts for the corporate world.
Donate $1,000: Build Professional Social Capital$500
Directly offsets transportation costs, ensuring our students arrive safely and reliably at their partner job sites.
Donate $500: Fuel the JourneyPrefer a different amount? Give any amount to Bridge to Success. Each button opens Kolbe’s donate page with Bridge to Success and the amount selected; follow the instructions there to complete your gift online or by check.
Questions about sponsorship? Call the Development office at (203) 335-2554 ext. 112. Looking for other funds? Explore all ways to give.
