PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The College 1st Program
To help students design their future.
The College 1st Program works in partnership with school districts, education service centers and post-secondary institutions to offer students the opportunity to design their future, college, and career plans. Students engage in academic enrichment activities with mentorship experiences, while parents explore the benefits of completing a postsecondary education, understand what college and career readiness success really means, and learn how they can actively engage in their children’s education.
Program Impact
To ignite early college and career planning.
The College 1st Team has successfully implemented over 1,650 On-site and Virtual CAMPs and 650 Family Sessions for over 70,000 students and 45,000 Families across the Rio Grande Valley for the past 11 years. These participants have recognized College 1st as a practical and reliable resource to their college and career planning. We have worked with school district administrators and principals to ensure that all instructional activities are aligned to State and Local mandates and policies. The College 1st Program is customized to specific school district needs, focusing on reinforcing academic content areas and providing students the knowledge, guidance and tools for high school, college and career success.
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Students participate in rocket launch activity.
A day at Alpaquita Ranch offers students an exciting opportunity to learn about animal biology, conservation, and farm life through interactive activities.
Students participate in rocket launch activity.