Program Components:

Academic/remedial support

Career counseling/exploration

Internships

Collaborative funding

Evaluation data

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students seeking success in postsecondary education and high wage – high demand

occupations. A majority of students are single parents and economically disadvantaged. A

high percentage of participants have learning disabilities. Thirty-five to 40 percent are

Latina.

prepare students to successfully compete for and enter high wage – high demand

occupations.

students – students are oriented to college academic programs and support services, and

needs are assessed. An educational plan is developed, work study jobs are offered,

childcare assistance or referral is provided, student cohorts (e.g. students enrolled in

specific or related occupational areas) are assembled, and on-going technical assistance is

provided to help students achieve their educational and occupational goals. Tutoring is

offered to students with learning disabilities or academic challenges, and referrals are

provided for life challenges (e.g. housing, car repair, domestic violence, etc.). Students

are also encouraged to enroll in two for-credit courses focusing on work readiness and

financial literacy. The program has received support from the community, with residents

funding sports/activity scholarships for the children of participants, donating children’s

and young adult books, and contributing to fundraising events that help the program

deliver high quality services.

Eligibility Worker, one or tow part-time Academic Counselors, and Student Workers.

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Chancellor’s Office, county grants, funding from other public and private foundations,

and community donations.

welfare/public assistance, workforce investment boards and one-sTop).

percent had transferred to a four-year college or university. Of the remaining graduates,

87 percent were employed at an average hourly wage of $15.02, and 13 percent were

actively seeking employment. Graduates with the highest hourly wages were employed

in desktop publishing, software development, census evaluator, personal chef, medical

surgery nurse, and electronic technician occupations.

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