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We provide participants with access to educational resources, academic guidance, and enriching experiences that support college preparation, career exploration, and future planning. Through programming, tutoring, academic skill-building, enrichment workshops, college visits, residential experiences, and exposure to higher education environments, our programs promote academic growth, meaningful engagement, and readiness for post-secondary success. 

Our primary goal is to increase high school graduation rates, college enrollment, and degree completion. We believe education is a powerful tool for personal growth and community impact. Many students face barriers that can influence their educational aspirations, access to college, and long-term success, and our work is focused on helping students navigate and overcome those challenges. 

The Center for Pre-College Programs serves students across multiple stages of the educational journey, from early exposure to higher education through college preparation and persistence. Through academic-year and summer initiatives, we create supportive learning environments that encourage exploration, build confidence, and foster a sense of belonging as students move toward their educational and career goals. 

15Programs
15Dedicated Staff
5000+Students Served
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For students in grades 6 through 8, opportunities include programs that focus on academic enrichment, personal growth, and future planning.
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Initiatives focus on academic success, college and career readiness, and personal development for high school students in grades 9 through 12.
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Support for adults seeking to complete their high school education or return to postsecondary studies through programs designed to remove barriers and open new pathway