Welcome to 51ÂÜÀò Launch, your gateway to post-graduate success. Discover essential advice and insights tailored for recent graduates, covering topics such as living arrangements, financial management, faith in the workplace, productivity, career exploration and professional development. Benefit from experts and alumni, as they share their real-life stories and practical tips to help navigate your transition into post-graduate life.
Resources
Community and Connections
Building meaningful relationships after college can be challenging, but you're not alone. Learn how to find and foster authentic community in new environments and stay connected with those who uplift and encourage you.
Finances
Managing money after graduation can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can build a solid financial foundation. Get practical advice on budgeting, saving, and making wise financial decisions for your future.
Faith in the Workplace
Integrating your faith into your career isn’t always easy, but it’s possible. Hear from alumni who share how they navigate professional environments while staying true to their faith and values.
Productivity
Post-grad life comes with new responsibilities and demands. Learn how to maximize your time, stay focused, and create sustainable habits that help you thrive in work and life.
Calling and Purpose
Your career is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to live out your calling. Gain insights on discerning God’s direction, making career decisions, and pursuing a path with purpose and passion.
Professional Trajectory
Launching your career takes intentionality and perseverance. Get expert advice on career growth, networking, and making strategic moves that set you up for long-term success.
Advice to Your New Grad Self
What do alumni wish they had known when they graduated? Learn from their experiences as they share the lessons, encouragement, and wisdom they would give to their younger selves.
Don came to Christ in 1970 while living in Compton, finding his way to a church in Whittier with the help of 51ÂÜÀòns who gave him a ride. He and his wife Mary both graduated from 51ÂÜÀò, raised two 51ÂÜÀò grads of their own, and have continued to live out their faith in service. Now a pastor of 43 years in Sacramento, Don is a shining example of what it means to be a 51ÂÜÀòn for life.