Pathway To Success

A Test Like Winning the Lottery

Imagine if you, as a 15-year-old, won the lottery and could find out what your natural abilities really are? This is what an aptitude test shows young people. Brooker Memorial is excited to provide an opportunity to offer these tests in collaboration with the Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation, designed for area 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, 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.

Brooker Memorial offers testing on four days this year – November 3-6, 2026 – in our convenient location at our Torrington facility. Testing is from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

Your Cost and Financial Assistance

Brooker Memorial is proud to invest in your future by sponsoring $750 for each student’s aptitude test.

Your Cost? Just $25
Thanks to Brooker Memorial’s support, students pay only a $25 fee; unless their school provides free lunch to all students, or a student’s family qualifies for free or reduced lunch then there is no charge. Those students will need to upload an eligibility notification letter for free or reduced lunch from your school, and your program fee will be waived once approved.

All Torrington High School, Oliver Wolcott Technical School, Gilbert School and Explorations Charter School students will be granted the scholarship without any paperwork required.

Limited spots available, sign up today!
Take the first step toward discovering a fulfilling career path.

Program Expectations

Applicants Must:

Be at least a Sophomore or Junior in high school
Be prepared for focused testing sessions, broken into two segments of approximately 2-3 hours each
Bring a laptop or Chromebook to the test (iPads will not work).
Fill out the application with complete sentences
Attend testing results session virtually on zoom (parents are strongly encouraged to attend)
Participate in the annual Pathway Career Expo
Participate in follow up career exploration activities & opportunities

What to Expect on Your Testing Day

The day will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Brooker Memorial’s facility, 157 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT.

After arrival at Brooker, participants will have focused testing sessions, broken into two segments of approximately 2-3 hours each.

A test administrator from Johnson O’Connor will guide students through a variety of computer assessments designed to reveal their innate talents. There are also a few hands-on assessments that will be administered individually on breaks or over lunch.

Testing includes several activities (puzzles, memorization, word association) and several computerized sections.

After the morning testing, students will break for lunch (please bring your own packed lunch).

We aim to have the testing completed by 2:30 p.m., so that high school students can attend athletic practices at their school.

Testing Results

One to two weeks after your testing date, you will need to meet with a representative from Johnson O’Connor in a virtual session to go over the testing results. This is where a student learns about his natural abilities. Parents should plan to attend these sessions.

Career Expo

Each year Brooker Memorial arranges a Career Expo with career professionals in a variety of fields. We offer students who’ve completed both the aptitude testing and attended their results session an opportunity to meet in small groups with the professionals.

The Career Expo is a key follow-up opportunity for students to explore career paths and interact with professionals in aligned fields. Small groups are arranged where students can speak with a professional interested in their career field. Students ask questions about day-to-day work details and get advice on starting in a particular field.

Brooker aims to empower students to explore fulfilling and realistic career opportunities through this annual event.

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

Application Deadline:

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

A Few Words From the Students:

“I found it helpful as it gave me insight into the possible career paths that I can take.”

-Evelyn F.

My personal experience with the Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation was extremely positive. It left me feeling more open-minded, and admittedly quite excited regarding my future… Up until this point, my main concern was “what was I going to do with my life?” I feel more confident post-testing and am leaning now toward the question “What am I going to choose to do in my life?”

– Owen G.

Pathway To Success Application

Registration for the Pathway to Success program is now full, and we are no longer accepting applications.

1Consent

2Future Plans & Activities

3Goals

4Strengths

5Preference

6Financial

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Consent to Testing

Parent/Guardian First Name(Required)

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Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

As parent/guardian, I give permission for my child to participate in the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation's aptitude testing and Brooker Memorial's "Pathway to Success" program offered at Brooker Memorial, 157 Litchfield St., Torrington, CT. I agree to my child participating in aptitude testing administered by Johnson O'Connor. I will do my best to attend, participate, and encourage my child to attend the test results session with Brooker Memorial and Johnson O'Connor via zoom.

By typing your name below, you are digitally signing this form and providing your consent as outlined above.

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Emergency Consent

I authorize any licensed physician to provide emergency treatment for:

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While participating in the Johnson O’Connor aptitude testing, I understand that this authorization is given prior to any need for medical care, but is given to avoid unnecessary delay in emergency treatment which a physician may deem advisable in the exercise of his/her best judgment. I presume a reasonable attempt will be made to contact me:

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Photo Release

I hereby consent and authorize Brooker Memorial and the Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation, for the use of any photographs or videos of my child during this program.

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I authorize that the above information is accurate.

I decline the use of photos or videos to be used.

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Communication

I hereby consent and authorize Brooker Memorial to communicate via SMS texting with my child.

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Release of Information:

I have read and understood the contents of the information brochure and website provided by Brooker Memorial.

I consent to the use of my testing results being seen by Brooker Memorial and my high school guidance counselor for research and program purposes.

I consent to Brooker Memorial being present at my test results session, along with a Johnson O’Connor representative.

*I consent to the use of my school’s Xello/Naviance testing results being seen by Brooker Memorial.

I understand my test records will remain confidential and I will not be personally identified in any reports or public information.

By typing your name below, you are digitally signing this form and providing your consent as outlined above.

Student Signature(Required)

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For clients under the age of 18: to the extent applicable, I have also secured the consent of my parent/guardian to the forgoing as evidenced by the signature below:

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Student Agreement:

I agree to the following:

Attend aptitude testing provided by the Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation, hosted by Brooker Memorial.
Attend virtual result session with Johnson O’Connor and Brooker Memorial reps.
Participate in a follow up Career Expo group session to discuss topics such as job shadowing, mentors, and internships.
Complete all necessary paperwork before and after aptitude testing.
Answer all email correspondence regarding the program.

**I understand that this is a commitment and special opportunity; I will represent my school in the best way while participating in this program! **

By typing your name below, you are digitally signing this form and providing your consent as outlined above.

Student Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

*Student email will be used for all communications regarding the program.

Pathway To Success

A Test Like Winning the Lottery

Empowering Students to Discover Their Future Paths

Our Goal

Selection Process

Program Expectations

What to Expect on Your Testing Day

Testing Results

Career Expo

A Few Words From the Students:

Pathway To Success Application

Registration for the Pathway to Success program is now full, and we are no longer accepting applications.

Consent to Testing

Emergency Consent

Photo Release

Communication

Release of Information:

Student Agreement:

Financial Scholarship

Fee Payment

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