Empowering Future Leaders
Our Specialization
At College 1st Program, we specialize in empowering students through the facilitation of College Readiness CAMPs to promote the importance of completing a post-secondary education, career exploration, and essential success skills development.

THE COLLEGE 1ST PROGRAM EXISTS TO:
Promote the importance of completing a
post-secondary education.
Bring awareness of fast-growing STEAM career opportunities through hands-on academic enrichment activities and mentorship experiences.
Define and put into practice the essential 21st-century skills for students to achieve college, career, and life success.


RESULTS TO EXPECT
IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Students gain confidence and perform better through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
CAMPs foster curiosity and connection, encouraging active participation in and beyond the classroom.
IGNITE
EARLY COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Students explore real-world pathways, setting goals and building skills for future success.

COLLEGE 1ST CAMP HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

Emiliano G.
UTRGV GEAR UP Student
“I really enjoyed this CAMP! It helped me explore different careers and new technology, and motivated me to find the right path for myself!"

Anika B.
UTRGV Upward Bound Student
"My experience was great! This helped me figuring out what I want to do, and definitely motivated me to be college ready!"

Lania C.
Region 16 ESC Student
“It was really exciting! It's helping me push my way to college, and to learn about different careers. I got to learn different attitudes, and skills to help me achieve success in life!”


"Give your students the
College 1st CAMP Experience!"
Three simple steps.
We take care of the rest!
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Since 2013, we have partnered with school districts, Education Service Centers (ESCs), and community outreach programs to facilitate College and Career Readiness CAMPs. We work with special student population programs such as Title I, Migrant, McKinney-Vento, Bilingual, Special Education, and ACE 21st Century After-School Programs. We also collaborate with university and college community outreach initiatives such as GEAR UP, Talent Search, and Upward Bound.
Are you interested in giving your students the College 1st CAMP experience?
