The UCC College Network is a free professional preparation and mentorship program for Hispanic and minority college students in Milwaukee. Students can increase their ACT score by as much as 5 points by going through the program, resulting in significantly more financial aid and scholarship offerings from colleges and universities. Juniors are encouraged to participate in a 6 week program in both summer and winter. Ensure that each student has all of the necessary tools to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities.ĪCT Prep is a key component of the Pre-College Program.Host monthly workshops at the Berkes Alumni Center in The Spot.
This long-term case management approach allows advisors to build meaningful relationships with students, watch and help them grow as individuals, and provide the most appropriate resources for each student. Program advisors are responsible for a single cohort of students and follow their cohort through all four years of high school. 98% of BGCS alumni graduate high school, and 78% of last year’s alumni enrolled in two- or four-year higher education programs. Pre-college advisors serve students and families holistically by providing guidance for educational, personal, peer, and family matters.įrom the onset of their involvement in UCC’s precollege programming, our students are working with college advisors and making plans for the next steps. Our staff provides students and their parents with the information, experiences, and support necessary for students to attain a college degree and pursue their chosen career path. The UCC Pre-College Program prepares students for the rigors of high school, supports them during secondary education, and facilitates entry into and success through college. Future leaders of Hispanic origin will be nurtured to fill the existing gaps for such leadership.Students successful in high school and beyond will build a bridge to self-sufficiency for Hispanics.A higher percentage of Hispanic students will gain entrance into the college/technical degree or apprenticeship program of choice.The primary goal of UCC's Youth and Pre-College Programs is to increase the graduation rate of Hispanics in Milwaukee and encourage continued education beyond high school to improve the long-term earning power of each student. Youth and Pre-College Program participants engage in a number of personal developmental activities throughout the year that focus on five key areas of growth: The UCC Youth Programs Department supports Bruce-Guadalupe and Acosta Middle School Alumni and aims to increase the college graduation rates of Latino students in Milwaukee to ultimately foster employment with family supporting wages and create a stronger Milwaukee community. UCC programs include opportunities for civic engagement, leadership workshops, and presentations by guest speakers and community leaders.įind Out More on our Pre-College Fact Sheet Our Mission Students are empowered to attain the developmental assets needed to become competent, caring and healthy adults.
Through meaningful programs that help students students think critically about crime issues and community concerns, UCC encourages youth to avoid involvement in gang, crime, violent or delinquent activities. UCC is committed to minimizing juvenile crime and at-risk behaviors by collaborating with agency partners to create a safer Milwaukee. Persistence programming-programs aimed at increasing student retention in college and ultimately degree completion-provides access for college students to academic, financial, and career advising in addition to opportunities for students to enhance their social and professional networks. Youth attending more than two dozen area high schools benefit from mentoring, meaningful volunteer service, financial education, academic guidance, and much more. The Youth Programs Department at UCC serves approximately 2,000 students annually.
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