Provide free academic, college and career services for underserved and first-generation-to-college students in grades 6 -16. We teach students academic, life, and workforce skills, and help them set and pursue career goals to make intentional choices about a college degree or professional credential. Students receive ongoing personalized support and community connections to attain a career based on their strengths and interests. Our model Includes: (1) Academic programs that are project and community-based; (2) Opportunities to build agency, self-confidence, self-advocacy, and self-regulation skills and grow socially and emotionally through strong, trust-based peer and adult relationships; (3) Post-secondary and career readiness through our Career Connections and College Success curricula that includes completing an annual education and career plan; and, (4) Social capital building through year-long events that include networking, mock interviews, community service and other work-based experiences

2015

350 per year

Government, private foundations, contracts with school districts, individual donations

To empower underserved and first-generation-to-college to be successful in education, career and life.

Student-Driven Goals: (1) To identify a career path that matches one's strengths, interests and values (2) To graduate with a degree or credential that will qualify you for your career pathway (3) To build agency so that one can see a future and a belief that they have control over it. (4) To build trusted adult relationships and community connections Organizational Goals (1) A financially sustainable organization (2) Trained and committed staff and volunteers (3) A diverse and inclusive culture (4) Quality college and career curricula that is structured and replicable (5) 35% increase in students served over next 2 years

Academic enrichment, post-secondary access, career exploration and advising, building social capital