Pathway To Success

Pathway to Success Program

Brooker Memorial is excited to introduce a new opportunity in collaboration with the Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation, designed especially for Torrington High School students completing their sophomore or junior year.

Empowering Students to Discover Their Future Paths

The Pathway to Success program offers students a unique chance to uncover career paths that align with their natural abilities. Through a full-day aptitude assessment provided by the Johnson O’Connor facility in Boston, MA, students can explore career options that resonate with how they naturally think and work.

The Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation, a trusted non-profit, has helped countless individuals discover their true potential and pursue careers that feel meaningful and fulfilling. We’re proud to partner with them to offer this experience to our community’s youth.

Each year, Brooker Memorial selects 15 students for both the Spring and Fall sessions to travel to Boston for an immersive, day-long series of aptitude tests.

Our Goal

To help students unlock their unique strengths and explore personal characteristics that can guide them toward fulfilling careers.
To connect students with insights and wisdom from working professionals, expanding their understanding of what’s possible after high school.

Selection Process

Our committee will review applications this spring, and selected students will be notified by email with additional details.

Application Deadline: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

Program Expectations

Brooker Memorial is committed to fully covering the $1,200 cost of testing and transportation for each student. In return, we ask that participants meet the following expectations:

Complete the application thoughtfully, with full responses.
Be prepared for focused testing sessions, broken into two segments of approximately 2-3 hours each.
- Testing includes one-on-one activities (puzzles, memorization, word association) and an audio-visual segment guided by a video.
Attend a results session via Zoom, with parents encouraged to join.
Participate in a group event at the high school, where students can meet with local professionals.
Engage in follow-up career exploration activities and keep connected with us as they navigate their paths.

What to Expect on Your Testing Day

The day will begin with students departing from the high school at approximately 6:45 AM and arriving in Boston by 10 AM. Johnson O’Connor team members will guide each student through a variety of assessments designed to reveal their innate talents.

After a morning of testing, students will break for lunch (please bring your own packed lunch; light snacks and refreshments will be provided). Following the afternoon session, the group will head back around 5:00 PM, stopping for a quick dinner before returning to the high school by approximately 9:00 PM.

Apply Online
Dates for the 2025 Spring session are March 4, 6, 11 or 13.

Application Deadline:

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025