All About F.O.C.U.S!

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Our Vision:

-Our vision is to service high achieving students who are first-generation/low-income and college bound.

Our Mission:

-Our mission is to help students achieve their career and educational goals, graduate from high school, and enroll in postsecondary institutions.

What are our Goals?

This FOCUS program’s goal is to provide supportive services to low-income and first-generation college students that will help them achieve their career and educational goals. Our aim is to increase the number of youths from disadvantage backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education institutions of their choice.

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What are our Objectives?

• 85% of high school seniors will graduate from high school.
• 85% “College Ready” participants will apply for financial aid during each project period
• 85% of “College Ready” participants will apply for post-secondary school admission during each project period
• 80% of “College Ready” participants will enroll in a program of postsecondary education during each project period (or during the next fall term).

As a result of this program, students will:

1. demonstrate an understanding of knowledge of self and the career planning process
2. gain exposure to college campuses (i.e. College Tours and Admissions Counseling)
3. acquire knowledge of how to explore career options and labor market
4. receive assistance in preparing for college entrance exams (i.e. SAT/ACT workshops )
5. students and their parents gain information on financial aid, college admissions, academics and other matters relating to postsecondary education
6. acquire knowledge of how to prepare for college life
7. have the opportunity to receive personal and/or group counseling about issues relating to college transition
8. receive information on how to choose a college major and/or career path
9. gain exposure to tutoring and mentoring programs
10. gain insight and advice from others who were first-generation college students

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What services do we offer?

The FOCUS program provides individuals with information and assistance on educational and career concerns. Services provided by the program include:

• academic, financial, career, personal or group counseling including advice on entry to postsecondary institutions

•  career exploration and aptitude assessment

• information on postsecondary education

• information on student financial assistance

• exposure to college campuses

• assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications

• assistance in preparing for college entrance exams

• mentoring and tutoring programs

• workshops for the families of participants on financial aid, college admissions and other matters

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Which career theory is our program based upon?

Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT)