Roses in Concrete
Roses in Concrete is a leadership and mentorship program for Black, Latinx, Asian and Indigenous college and Waltham high School students and supporters. The program fosters educational, leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Logo designed by Jonathan Joasil ’22 (Brandeis) and Alexse LeGuerre ’21 (Waltham High School)
Roses in Concrete empowers students to network and form connections with Black, Latinx, Asian and Indigenous professionals in the area, have access to a safe environment to seek advice on the systemic challenges they will experience on their path to career exploration, and discover professional development strategies to encourage self-advocacy in the classroom and beyond. The program will include workshops, retreats, online and in-person mentor and mentee meetings, and will create a space for dialogue, growth and community.
Applications
Waltham High School Students: Mentee Applications are open until Friday September 27, 2024.
Brandeis Undergraduate Students: Mentor Applications are open until Friday September 20, 2024.
Program Dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| October 23, 2024 | 6-8 p.m. |
| October 30, 2024 | 6-8 p.m. |
| November 13, 2024 | 6-8 p.m. |
| December 4, 2024 | 6-8 p.m. |
| January 15, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. |
| February 12, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. |
| March 12, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. |
| April 2, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. |
View the 2022-23 program report.
View the 2023-24 program report.
*Special thanks to our funding partners: Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice and Waltham Partnership for Youth.