Overview
ILA CBS will serve 20-30 high school students at no cost each year with the goal of helping students gain college admission and keeping them in college!
WHO:
High school students who are college or vocational bound are eligible for this free program. Students and their parents must be 100% committed to attending workshops, volunteer opportunities, and college tours.
Mentors from the Central Florida community volunteer with the College Bound Success Program. Our mentors are professionals who are committed to helping all students succeed. CBS Mentors are very active with CBS students and complete an OCPS Volunteer Application. They attend and assist with workshops, support fundraisers and provide opportunities for students to job shadow. More importantly, mentors provide students with the academic, social economic support needed for a smooth transition into college or vocational school. In return, students are expected to communicate effectively and regularly with their mentor.
WHAT:
CBS will host 10-15 workshops. These workshops will focus on the following:
*College Applications (essays, references, deadlines, selecting top three colleges)
*Scholarships/Bright Futures/Valencia Bridges to Success *Budgeting/Finance
*Financial Aid *ACT/SAT Strategies *Effective Communication
*Positive Choices (Crime, Sex, Drugs and Alcohol) *Facing your Fears (You can do this!)
*College Scenarios *Etiquette and Dress for Success *Careers and Internships
WHERE & HOW:
2018/2019 Academic Year
This academic year, students have and will participate in the following:
FSU CARE College Tour
FAMU Fall Preview
EA Sports BEAT/PLUG Talk Event for STEM Majors
Deal or No Deal- Financial Literacy
Second Harvest Food Bank-Volunteers
Majestic Life Ministries Food Pantry –Volunteers
Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter-Volunteers
Fashion Show- Student Showcase / ILA College Bound Success Fundraiser
ILA College Bound Success Scholarship Dinner