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One Million Degrees - Malcolm X accelerates community college students' progress on career pathways to economic mobility. OMD provides comprehensive supports to community college students, including tutoring, volunteer coaching, financial assistance and professional development. OMD Scholars have access to an on-site OMD staff member who are there to coach and assist scholars as they pursue their college degree, participate in monthly Saturday Scholar Development workshops, are matched with volunteers who coach them on their career plan, are provided private tutors (available to scholars struggling academically), and are eligible to up to $1,000 in performance-based stipends and $250 in additional grants. OMD Scholars graduate at twice the state average with the skills and experiences necessary to launch upwardly mobile professional careers.
One Million Degrees - Malcolm X accelerates community college students' progress on career pathways to economic mobility. OMD provides comprehensive supports to community college students, including tutoring, volunteer coaching, financial assistance and professional development. OMD Scholars have access to an on-site OMD staff member who are there to coach and assist scholars as they pursue their college degree, participate in monthly Saturday Scholar Development workshops, are matched with volunteers who coach them on their career plan, are provided private tutors (available to scholars struggling academically), and are eligible to up to $1,000 in performance-based stipends and $250 in additional grants. OMD Scholars graduate at twice the state average with the skills and experiences necessary to launch upwardly mobile professional careers.
Offers family-based academic advising to help first-generation college-bound students of Waukegan achieve success. Students as young as fifth grade encouraged to apply. Comprehensive college-readiness services include:
- College Access Program (SAT test prep, and help navigating college applications and financial aid)
- Mentoring (offers one-on-one help navigating college applications and scholarships)
- Reading and Math Enrichment
- College Visits
- Career Exploration Visits
- Tutoring (help with homework)
Offers family-based academic advising to help first-generation college-bound students of Waukegan achieve success. Students as young as fifth grade encouraged to apply. Comprehensive college-readiness services include:
- College Access Program (SAT test prep, and help navigating college applications and financial aid)
- Mentoring (offers one-on-one help navigating college applications and scholarships)
- Reading and Math Enrichment
- College Visits
- Career Exploration Visits
- Tutoring (help with homework)
Services
College/University Entrance Support
Higher Sights is a free program that helps high-achieving and highly motivated students, regardless of legal status, to reach their goal of getting a college degree. Higher Sights participants work with mentors to identify college and career goals, develop personalized action plans, get support to work through those plans and stay on track. Mentors act as a personal sounding board for your ideas, helping you every step of the way.
Higher Sights is a free program that helps high-achieving and highly motivated students, regardless of legal status, to reach their goal of getting a college degree. Higher Sights participants work with mentors to identify college and career goals, develop personalized action plans, get support to work through those plans and stay on track. Mentors act as a personal sounding board for your ideas, helping you every step of the way.
Services
College/University Entrance Support
Family Legacy Foundation provides assistance in completing financial aid and college admission applications to enroll in college.
Family Legacy Foundation provides assistance in completing financial aid and college admission applications to enroll in college.
Services
College/University Entrance Support
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy King College offers a wide variety of academic programs to pursue an Associate degree to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university.
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy King College offers a wide variety of academic programs to pursue an Associate degree to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university.
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College/University Entrance Support
Youth Conservation Corps provides educational programming and counseling on skills, knowledge, and habits necessary to attend college.
Youth Conservation Corps provides educational programming and counseling on skills, knowledge, and habits necessary to attend college.
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College/University Entrance Support
Embarc Inc. provides a 3-year program that helps students achieve their college or secondary education goals. They work through schools to help students with academics, behavioral issues, and college applications.
Embarc Inc. provides a 3-year program that helps students achieve their college or secondary education goals. They work through schools to help students with academics, behavioral issues, and college applications.
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy King College offers a wide variety of academic programs to pursue an Associate degree to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university.
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy King College offers a wide variety of academic programs to pursue an Associate degree to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Services
College/University Entrance Support
Assists individuals with application completion and payment of college/university application fees.
Assists individuals with application completion and payment of college/university application fees.
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College/University Entrance Support
Offers help with career planning, college selection assistance, help filling out the FAFSA, award letter review and college access issues.
Offers help with career planning, college selection assistance, help filling out the FAFSA, award letter review and college access issues.
Services
College/University Entrance Support
Student Career Counseling
Career Counseling
Provides a comprehensive array of services to reduce barriers to school attendance and increase student engagement. Year-round services include the Community Coach Program an alternative to court involvement, detention, and out of school suspensions. The Youth Attendance Navigators address chronic absenteeism; the Whitney M. Young Jr. Academy provides college and career prep activities.
Provides a comprehensive array of services to reduce barriers to school attendance and increase student engagement. Year-round services include the Community Coach Program an alternative to court involvement, detention, and out of school suspensions. The Youth Attendance Navigators address chronic absenteeism; the Whitney M. Young Jr. Academy provides college and career prep activities.
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Student Career Counseling
Youth Enrichment Programs
College/University Entrance Support
Career Counseling
Dropout Programs
Provides free services to low income 6th-12th graders who are potential first generation college students. The program provides career and college exploration, college campus visits, ACT Test Prep, financial aid application assistance, college and scholarship application assistance and guidance through the college process. May also provide ACT testing fee waivers and college application fee waivers for eligible students.
Provides free services to low income 6th-12th graders who are potential first generation college students. The program provides career and college exploration, college campus visits, ACT Test Prep, financial aid application assistance, college and scholarship application assistance and guidance through the college process. May also provide ACT testing fee waivers and college application fee waivers for eligible students.
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Higher Education Bridge Programs
Student Career Counseling
College/University Entrance Support
College/University Entrance Examination Preparation
Offers a college preparatory program designed to empower program participants with the academic skills and motivation necessary to be successful in high school and to ultimately complete college.The program uses collaborative relationships with students, parents, schools, and the community while providing services and support to low income and first-generation students.
Offers a college preparatory program designed to empower program participants with the academic skills and motivation necessary to be successful in high school and to ultimately complete college.The program uses collaborative relationships with students, parents, schools, and the community while providing services and support to low income and first-generation students.
Services
College/University Entrance Support
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Offers help with career planning, college selection assistance, help filling out the FAFSA, award letter review and college access issues.
Offers help with career planning, college selection assistance, help filling out the FAFSA, award letter review and college access issues.
Services
College/University Entrance Support
Student Career Counseling
Career Counseling
GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
Services
Certificates/Forms Assistance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
College/University Entrance Examination Preparation
English as a Second Language
College/University Entrance Support
GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.
College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).
Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.
Services
Certificates/Forms Assistance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
College/University Entrance Examination Preparation
English as a Second Language
College/University Entrance Support
Provides educational, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities for students transitioning to high school. Works with the schools' staff to discuss progress and develop strategies to provide support for students.
Provides educational, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities for students transitioning to high school. Works with the schools' staff to discuss progress and develop strategies to provide support for students.
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College/University Entrance Support
Chicago Public Library offers College and Career Saturdays, opportunities for young Chicagoans to network with industry professionals, learn about opportunities, internships, and trade programs, as well as discover what it takes to pursue their passions.
Chicago Public Library offers College and Career Saturdays, opportunities for young Chicagoans to network with industry professionals, learn about opportunities, internships, and trade programs, as well as discover what it takes to pursue their passions.
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College/University Entrance Support
Alternative Schools Network offers the Youth Scholars, Skills, Service program that has been developed for professionals who work with 16-21-year-old youth in the care of DCFS residing in traditional foster care, the home of relatives, independently, or in a group home. This program provides Chicago area youth who are in the care of DCFS, are not enrolled in an educational or vocational program and do not have a high school diploma or GED, with the opportunity and resources to attain their educational goals and become independent and productive adults. Integral components of YS3 are student mentoring, college placement, and support.
Alternative Schools Network offers the Youth Scholars, Skills, Service program that has been developed for professionals who work with 16-21-year-old youth in the care of DCFS residing in traditional foster care, the home of relatives, independently, or in a group home. This program provides Chicago area youth who are in the care of DCFS, are not enrolled in an educational or vocational program and do not have a high school diploma or GED, with the opportunity and resources to attain their educational goals and become independent and productive adults. Integral components of YS3 are student mentoring, college placement, and support.
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College/University Entrance Support
BUILD provides young people struggling in school with the tools and support they need to succeed, graduate, and advance to college and careers. Tutoring, test prep, college campus tours, career exposure and consistent mentoring offer low-income, often-overlooked students the opportunity to be the first in their families to go to college, graduate and develop careers.
BUILD provides young people struggling in school with the tools and support they need to succeed, graduate, and advance to college and careers. Tutoring, test prep, college campus tours, career exposure and consistent mentoring offer low-income, often-overlooked students the opportunity to be the first in their families to go to college, graduate and develop careers.
Services
Continuation High Schools
Dropout Prevention
Student Career Counseling
College/University Entrance Support
Provides case management services for academic support for Highland Park High School students. Students participate in college and career exploration for post-graduation opportunities. Clients are also able to participate in a behavioral health services of workshops called the SELF program.
Provides case management services for academic support for Highland Park High School students. Students participate in college and career exploration for post-graduation opportunities. Clients are also able to participate in a behavioral health services of workshops called the SELF program.
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College/University Entrance Support
College/University Entrance Support | COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY- TRiO Educational Talent Search Program
Provides various academic and personal experiences and activities to students in Lake County. Services include:
- Academic advising
- Academic and personal development workshops
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Career exploration and shadowing
Also provides College and University entrance preparation, including:
- ACT/SAT preparation
- College visits
- College application
- Essay-writing
- Financial aid and FAFSA completion
- Financial literacy assistance and support
Provides various academic and personal experiences and activities to students in Lake County. Services include:
- Academic advising
- Academic and personal development workshops
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Career exploration and shadowing
Also provides College and University entrance preparation, including:
- ACT/SAT preparation
- College visits
- College application
- Essay-writing
- Financial aid and FAFSA completion
- Financial literacy assistance and support
Services
College/University Entrance Support
BUILD provides young people struggling in school with the tools and support they need to succeed, graduate, and advance to college and careers. Tutoring, test prep, college campus tours, career exposure and consistent mentoring offer low-income, often-overlooked students the opportunity to be the first in their families to go to college, graduate and develop careers.
BUILD provides young people struggling in school with the tools and support they need to succeed, graduate, and advance to college and careers. Tutoring, test prep, college campus tours, career exposure and consistent mentoring offer low-income, often-overlooked students the opportunity to be the first in their families to go to college, graduate and develop careers.
Services
Continuation High Schools
Dropout Prevention
Student Career Counseling
College/University Entrance Support
Offers assistance for people in Western Nebraska looking to pursue postsecondary education. Several free services are designed to help program participants understand their educational options, and navigate the college admissions and financial aid process. Focuses on a diverse population of first-generation students and veterans.
Offers assistance for people in Western Nebraska looking to pursue postsecondary education. Several free services are designed to help program participants understand their educational options, and navigate the college admissions and financial aid process. Focuses on a diverse population of first-generation students and veterans.
Services
College/University Entrance Support
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Assists eligible participants with overcoming educational and financial barriers with comprehensive, individualized support through collaboration with students, families, educational institutions and community agencies to provide a path to educational success.
Assists eligible participants with overcoming educational and financial barriers with comprehensive, individualized support through collaboration with students, families, educational institutions and community agencies to provide a path to educational success.
Services
College/University Entrance Support