Palouse Pathways
1120 Kouse St
Moscow
ID
Contact Name:
Peggy Jenkins
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Palouse Pathways provides college and career information and inspiration to families in the inland northwest region called the Palouse which is made up of towns and rural areas on the Idaho-Washington border. We support local schools and empower local families by informing them about the range of post secondary options available and how to best prepare for them. We provide one on one assistance and free group activities, which include College Exploration Classes, Essay Brainstorming Workshops and Honors College Fairs. We work with the local high schools to offer SAT Prep classes at a low cost. We continue to provide support to students following acceptance and matriculation. We provide information to families via our web page, Facebook group, blog and email newsletter. We serve the following high schools: Pullman, Colfax, Gar/Pal, Colton, Clarkston in Washington and Moscow, Genesee, Troy, Deary, Potlatch, Kendrick and Lewiston in Idaho.
Established:
2013
Number of Students Served:
400
Funding:
small donations, small community based grants
Mission Statement:
The advancement of education and career opportunities and the provision of educational and career preparation, information and resources.
Objectives:
- Providing resources, information and inspiration to families to help them prepare their students for college and careers. - Encouraging and engaging students in college and career planning. - Helping students gain admission to college and programs. - Helping families save for college and make sustainable college financing choices. - Supporting the work of local schools and the aspirations of local students.
Specialty:
Building college awareness/enthusiasm, SAT Prep, Essage/Admissions help, College Affordability Info.
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Middle School (6-8):
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Male:
50%
Female:
50%
First Generation:
20%
Two Year:
15%
Four Year:
80%
Other (including military, workforce, vocational/trade school):
5%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
10%
American Indian or Alaska Native:
3%
Black or African American:
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
3%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
81%