
Pathways Coaching
Pathways Coaching provides comprehensive academic and social support for high potential Black and Latinx elementary, middle, and high school students to increase their academic engagement, college readiness, and leadership skills.
Managed by a group of UC Berkeley leaders who want to inspire our youth to succeed from an early age, we match students one-to-one with a UC Berkeley coach to develop meaningful relationships in a supportive environment.
With the right people, magic happens–a boost in student confidence, self-worth, and self-determination. Our virtual and in-person programs allow us to connect with students in schools in Bakersfield and Berkeley.
Matches U.C. students with children from the local community in year-long relationships. Volunteers serve as positive role models, friends, and advocates, and often become part of the child’s extended family. Half of the time is spent on literacy and academic support.
Program Locations | Sylvia Mendez | Thousand Oaks |
Program Times | Tuesday and Wednesday 2:45PM – 3:45PM | Tuesday and Thursday 2:30PM-3:30PM |
Matches U.C. students with children from the local community Matches U.C. students with children from the local community in year-long relationships. Volunteers serve as positive role models, friends, and advocates, and often become part of the child’s extended family. Half of the time is spent on literacy and academic support.
Program Locations | Longfellow | Martin Luther King | Summit K2 |
Program Times | Monday and Thursday 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12pm-1pm |
Matches U.C. students with children from the local community in year-long relationships. Volunteers serve as positive role models, friends, and advocates, and often become part of the child’s extended family. Half of the time is spent on literacy and academic support.
Program Locations | Bakersfield, CA |
Program Times | Virtual and Flexible |


