We are pleased to announce College Champions, a new youth leadership opportunity for low-income, first-generation, undocumented, and BIPOC students. Designed by CAP’s high school team, College Champions aims to:
- Provide a peer support system and early start in the application process for student populations least likely to attend college.
- Empower students to enter the college process as confident leaders by serving as a reliable resource within school communities.
- Provide CAP drop-in attendees with peer mentors who face similar challenges and reflect the diversity of the student body.
With generous support from the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), College Champions will be eligible to attend three weeks of training and college prep for free this summer. Other program benefits include training as a peer educator, leadership and work experience, and a $500 stipend for senior year. In order to be considered for this pilot program, applicants must be enrolled in Pasadena High School and on track to graduate in 2024. Candidates must be able to commit to a full schedule of summer and school-year activities and able to engage positively with a diverse student body.
Due to an overwhelming response, applications for the pilot program have closed. For more information, contact cynthia [@] collegeaccessplan.org
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