It is designed for students who plan to transfer to 4-year colleges and universities. The program is open to all students who meet the qualifications for enrollment. An English instructor, counselors and mentors work together as a team with students for two consecutive semesters. Students interview mentors, who are campus or community professionals, and use these interviews as the basis for writing and discussion in English classes. The mentors serve as role models, sharing their experience and knowledge.
Students build a network of contacts, both on campus and in the professional community.
Graduates have transferred to numerous colleges and universities, both in and out of state. The Chabot College Early Decision Program is designed to facilitate the transition from high school to college for the students in our immediate area. Chabot College counselors conduct activities at the high schools which are designed to prepare students to select appropriate classes that will lead to the achievement of their individual career and personal goals. An added benefit is early priority registration for both summer and fall semesters for seniors who complete all components of the program. The Puente Project is a year-long writing, counseling, and mentoring program that prepares students to compete academically in a university environment.