College and Career Readiness
Milton Hershey School has a deep commitment to helping students transition successfully to life after graduation. Graduate Programs for Success supports high schoolers with college and career readiness and beyond. See how GPS assists both students and alumni.
Graduate Programs for Success
College and career readiness is a hallmark of our school. The school’s GPS staff provides each student with the resources and preparation they need to feel confident in their path. GPS offers three core services.
- Navigating the choice between college and career
- Providing higher education support during the college years
- Keeping them connected to each other and the school as alumni
College or Career?
Students start preparing for the future on the day they arrive at MHS, and GPS is the driving force. Elementary students develop key skills and confidence. Career development begins in Middle Division. Senior Division students have increased support, including:
- Access to internships, co-ops, and/or pre-apprenticeships
- Ability to gain certifications
- Access to taking advanced courses
- Ability to earn college credits
- Chance of accruing up to $115,000 in scholarship funding over four years of high school. This can be used for college or career learning.
Whether interested in college or career, MHS students are ready when the time comes to make a choice. See how we help them.
Personalized Support
Every student’s path to success is different. GPS supports soon-to-be graduates and MHS alumni with one-on-one support. Counselors work to identify students’ strengths, interests, and skill sets. This helps them develop a unique graduation plan that leads to career success.
Students are able to explore the choices ahead of them. No matter their desired next step, they are supported in getting there. Our students graduate ready for college, career/technical school, the military, or the workforce.
Interested in reviewing postsecondary resources? Seeing how we support our young graduates? Exploring details of the Continuing Education Scholarship? We’re here to help.
Learn MoreServices through College and Career Counseling
MHS provides targeted college and career counseling services to guide and nurture students in fulfilling higher education goals. The College and Career Counseling department hosts many events for students. Here, students learn how to network, interact, and communicate with professionals. They also learn about the college application process and the different types of college and university environments.
Read full details about services provided to MHS students.
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Higher Education Partnerships
GPS Division works with over 30 partner schools, nearly all of which are located in Pennsylvania, to offer an additional level of support to our MHS graduates. This is part of our commitment to student success following graduation. Partner schools provide our graduates with academic coaching, student engagement resources, and retention support.
Staying Connected after Graduation
The experiences students have at MHS don’t just fade away after graduation. We work to keep MHS alumni engaged with our school and each other. From alumni volunteer activities to special events, our graduates always have a way to connect with their MHS family. Through alumni awards, special profiles, and alumni communications, we celebrate our graduates’ many successes.
