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Helps prepare low-income and/or first-generation Seattle high school youth for post-secondary education through academic instruction and tutoring, academic and personal counseling, life skills and leadership development, career exploration and planning, college application assistance, financial aid workshops and college tours. Also requires a six-week summer academic program at Seattle University with high school credit available.

Offers an enrichment program for students currently in grades K-8. Classes are intended to provide intellectually ambitious students with challenge, inspiration and fun, in a collaborative, supportive learning environment. They are not intended to move students ahead in the standard curriculum but rather to explore topics not usually covered in the K-8 classroom.    Classes meet for 50 minutes per week on Saturdays on the UW campus, for eight sessions each quarter; no Saturday Program in the summer. There will be no homework, though optional activities may be provided for outside of class.

Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.   Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life. Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.   Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources. Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.  CAN's Partner Schools: -  Chief Sealth International High School -  Franklin High School -  Garfield High School -  Highline High School -  Mount Rainier High School -  Nathan Hale High School -  West Seattle High School -  Todd Beamer High School -  Decatur High School -  Lindbergh High School   -  Hazen High School

Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.   Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life. Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.   Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources. Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.  CAN's Partner Schools: -  Chief Sealth International High School -  Franklin High School -  Garfield High School -  Highline High School -  Mount Rainier High School -  Nathan Hale High School -  West Seattle High School -  Todd Beamer High School -  Decatur High School -  Lindbergh High School   -  Hazen High School

Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.   Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.

Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students. College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.   Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.

Our scholars engage in a comprehensive 12-year program that combines academic enrichment, mental health support, college counseling, and leadership and career development. Summer Program (5th grade) – An intensive multi-year experience in a supportive cohort environment, designed to prepare students for placement on college preparatory pathways in public and private schools. Scholars build and strengthen foundational academic skills, cultural identity and resiliency over the course of two summer sessions and on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays during the school year. Academic Counseling (6th grade-college graduation) -Our academic counselors visit each scholar at their schools and college campuses. We offer social and cultural activities, weekly tutoring, skill-building workshops, and annual retreats, all designed to build increased skills for academic success. Families are supported through parent workshops and individual meetings, as well as regular contact with academic counselors. College Counseling – We help scholars and families navigate the college application process and maintain strong relationships with college counselors at our partner schools and college admissions officers. Our scholars receive customized intensive college counseling and in-depth financial aid/college planning services. Leadership and Career Development (6th grade-college graduation) – We develop potential and create access to leadership and career opportunities. Middle school students participate in workshops that foster skill-building, leadership development and cultural identity and resiliency, as well as field trips focused on career exploration and summer enrichment opportunities. High school students participate in leadership development retreats and workshops, focused on important civic and societal issues. High school and college scholars receive summer internship opportunities, personalized career counseling, opportunities for career exploration and professional mentorship.

Provides education navigation and support for young people who want to pursue a GED, high school diploma or higher education pathway. Offers career and program exploration, academic support and advising, school financial planning and community resources and referrals.

Connects students to additional funds such as tuition, books, transportation costs, and emergency financial support based on eligibility criteria. Basic Food Employment and Training: Provides assistance with tuition, fees, books, transportation, and other support services to students who receive food benefits from DSHS. Participation allows students to keep food benefits while attending college, as well as access child care assistance. Students must be in a short-term workforce education program. Opportunity Grant: Provides 45 credits of tuition and fee assistance, up to $1000 per year for books and tools, and other support services for students in approved workforce programs. Must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. WorkFirst: Participants may receive tuition and textbook assistance as well as advising and mentoring to ensure graduation and completion. Serves individuals who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families from DSHS who are enrolling in adult education classes or ESL classes. Worker Retraining: Provides options for unemployed or underemployed workers to access education and training to maintain employment or to re-enter the workforce. Students may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits while attending school and not participate in job search activities if the training meets criteria. Offers assistance with tuition and books for one quarter. Funding for subsequent quarters depends on availability of funds. Must be eligible for unemployment or exhausted unemployment within the past 48 months or be a displaced homemaker, or a military veteran discharged within the past 48 months.

Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students. College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students. College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Provides case management for youth to help them navigate community resources including housing, food and transportation. Also offers help with obtaining a high school diploma or GED, college and career planning as well as internships.

Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.   Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life. Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.   Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources. Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.  CAN's Partner Schools: -  Chief Sealth International High School -  Franklin High School -  Garfield High School -  Highline High School -  Mount Rainier High School -  Nathan Hale High School -  West Seattle High School -  Todd Beamer High School -  Decatur High School -  Lindbergh High School   -  Hazen High School

Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students. College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Provides individualized education and case management services for youth who have dropped out or left traditional high school.   Program includes:   -  General Education Development (GED) test preparation -  High school credit recovery -  Math and reading remediation -  Computer skills training -  Life skills training   -  Help entering community or technical college training programs   - Paid and unpaid internships and employment support Focuses on career path education and support.   Provides bus tickets if eligible.

Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.   Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.

Offers career and education assistance for young adults age 16-24, including assistance with accessing jobs, training and vocational education. Also includes job coaching, college planning, and assistance with accessing internships, tutoring, and mentorship programs. Also includes partnership with Starbucks and Food & Beverage Customer Service training focused on the hospitality, cafe̒ and retail sectors.

Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students. College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Coordinates a trip for high school students to travel to Atlanta, North Carolina and Howard University to see seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Partners with high school youth in foster care to invest in their education and future through youth-centered academic support programs.

Offers help with:   -  Exploring college majors -  Planning a career path -  Finding an internship or job -  Finding resources to fund education   Educational Planning and Advising offers:   -  Transfer advising -  Schedule planning   -  Educational goal setting   Human Development Studies provides courses in: -  College survival -  Assertiveness training -  Self-esteem training -  Personal growth groups -  Interpersonal relations   -  Stress management

Offers career and education assistance for young adults age 16-24, including assistance with accessing jobs, training and vocational education. Also includes job coaching, college planning, and assistance with accessing internships, tutoring, and mentorship programs. Also includes partnership with Starbucks and Food & Beverage Customer Service training focused on the hospitality, cafe̒ and retail sectors.