Fact Sheet
Program Founded:
1976 in San José, California.
We Target:
We target over 1,000 low-income first generation students and their parents located in the East Side Union High School District.
We Receive Financial Support from:
Grants from the Federal Government and sponsorships
Objectives:
- To identify and select participants
- To provide services that increase academic competencies
- To disseminate information about the college going process
- To increase rate of post secondary enrollment
- To involve and train parents
- To provide tutor certification
Services for Students:
- Tutorial Services
- Academic Counseling
- College Application Assistance
- Preparation for College Entrance Exams
- Nationwide College Campus Tours
- 6-week Residential Summer Program (SLAM)
- Scholarships
- Workshops
Services for Parents:
- Computer Literacy Trainings
- Parental Training Workshops
- Annual Parent Conference
Our Programs:
- Upward Bound (TRiO)
- Educational Talent Search (TRiO)
- California State University Early Assessment Program
- SJSU Parent Empowerment Council
- National Tutoring Certification Collaborative Training Institute
Student Success Rate:
- 92% of our students pursue a higher education
- 76% graduate with a bachelor’s degree
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