Stories
HighView students build the skills, networks, and real-world experience to turn their college degrees into strong first jobs. These are the trajectories behind our outcomes.
Alumni Story
“Being part of HighView’s Amazon student cohort helped me discover the internship opportunity that changed my trajectory. HighView gave me the confidence, preparation, and professional skills to succeed as an Amazon Future Engineer Scholar and earn a life-changing offer as a full-time Software Development Engineer at Amazon.”
Urjii K.
2026 HighView College Graduate · Amazon Future Engineer Scholar
Alumni
HighView students take different paths, but the goal is the same: helping them turn their education, skills, and relationships into strong first career opportunities.
Assistant Procurement Agent, Turner Construction
Through HighView's employer network, Ana connected with Turner Construction and was the only one in her construction management cohort to land an internship after freshman year. After three summer internships, Ana graduated early from CSU with a Construction Management degree and joined Turner full-time as a Project Engineer.
Assurance Associate, Plante Moran
Jasmin graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Denver with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accountancy in four years. After strengthening her networking and professional skills through HighView, she secured a PwC Tax internship and has since launched her accounting career at Plante Moran.
Talent Coordinator, Guild
After working a minimum-wage retail job during college, Camila secured a Talent Acquisition internship at HighView partner Guild. She grew within the company, graduated from the University of Denver in 2026, and is now working full time at Guild as a Talent Coordinator.
In Their Words
“Growing up, I didn’t have much exposure to corporate jobs. They always felt very unattainable for me, because I had never seen them in my day-to-day personal life. But HighView really did take a chance on us and made sure that we learned how to get these jobs and feel comfortable in these positions in the future.”
“HighView has taught me that professionals, from any and every field, are more than happy to connect with emerging professionals and students, despite how intimidating it may seem. All it takes is sending an email, or going up to talk to them and expressing your interest. People like talking about themselves, their jobs, and their experiences!”
“It’s been meaningful to watch our mentees build their confidence around new people and professionals. Breaking down these barriers now will pay dividends when they interview for their first corporate jobs.”
“Without HighView, I would’ve stayed resigned to the background and never used my voice. Now I know the importance of taking initiative and standing out.”
“HighView helped me get rid of the doubt I had about becoming an engineer. It helped me become more certain that the future I wanted was actually possible, and about the badass engineer I’m going to be.”
“HighView helps us develop confidence, networking skills and connections with professionals. We get continuous practice when we’re pushed out of our comfort zones and paired with new students and professionals.”
“HighView provided me with unique and unparalleled insights into the professional world. I learned to fully integrate myself into these spaces while keeping a constant focus on my goals.”
“Internships are key for getting your first job and are one of the most crucial steps to pursuing your career. I plan to find an internship and to do a lot of networking. I also plan to study skills outside of my respective field to give me a blueprint to have a successful career.”
“Not only is mentoring fun, it’s a way to connect with the next generation and your coworkers. Bringing your colleagues together to help students creates a bond and is super nice to have a new network of people at work to connect with through a positive shared experience”
“HighView has supported me beyond what a school teaches us. This includes important life skills that are going to be needed in a professional environment which will make us stand out from other candidates for a job, internship, or interview.”
“HighView is helping shape my future success by giving me real-world experience and a better understanding of what it’s like to work in a professional setting. I’m learning how to communicate better, stay organized, and take responsibility for my tasks. This experience is also helping me build confidence and figure out what kind of career I want to pursue in the future.”
“My mentor and I are very similar. Meeting with our Adobe cohort made me realize that there can be people who look like me in places where there aren’t many people that look like me.”
“Having worked with my mentee for three years, I’ve seen firsthand how vital this longstanding partnership is. Watching my mentee’s leadership growth and learning from her perspective has been a deeply rewarding experience. Accenture’s commitment to empowering students with professional resources is an important investment, and I’m grateful to be a part of it!”
“HighView has given me the opportunity to network with professionals in several different career fields. From sales to healthcare, I feel extremely lucky to have the resources and skills to succeed in top professional spaces. I also feel confident in my ability to obtain a career in one of these many different areas of work. Thank you, HighView! 🫶🏼”
“I realized I have closer connections to some of the careers I’m interested in than I expected. I’m able to find people with the same aspirations I have, and I’m excited to connect with them.”
“HighView has opened doors for me I never thought I would find myself in. I met professionals, interacted with strangers, and gained the confidence to speak in front of a whole crowd. Freshman-year me never would have believed all that we accomplished.”
“HighView helped me shape my future by presenting me with opportunities that I would have never had before. They showed me a professional world that was different from what I normally saw in my day-to-day life and they made it feel approachable and achievable. HighView isn’t just about setting students up for a career opportunity, it’s truly about building up their confidence and creating a safe environment where they can thrive in unfamiliar situations and become better versions of themselves.”
For Mentors
Mentors help students see new possibilities, practice professional skills, and make decisions about college and careers. Many tell us the experience changes how they lead, listen, and connect at work, too.
“Seeing how much these students grow with the support of HighView is incredible. I’ve been able to watch my student build their confidence, communication, and have seen them accomplish so many great things! As a mentor, I’ve been humbled in learning how to be a better communicator, and meet my mentee where they are to be someone with advice, someone to listen, or as a cheerleader.”
“HighView has helped me grow in my leadership and confidence. I feel more comfortable guiding a conversation and getting past surface level discussion with my mentee.”
“Mentoring Andrea and seeing her growth firsthand has been a highlight of my year, and I can't wait to continue to support her through her senior year! Programs like this are essential for companies like Salesforce to invest in, as they create meaningful, long-term impact for the next generation of talent.”
Companies, volunteers, and donors all play a role in opening doors for HighView students.