WAUKEGAN TO COLLEGE - W2C Scholars and Families
Address
410 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 572-9221
www.waukegantocollege.org/w2c-scholars-families/
Service Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description:
Offers family based academic advising to help families understand how to navigate the U.S. education system. Also provides college-readiness services, including:
- Workshops
- Tutoring
- Reading and math enrichment
- Mentoring
- Exposure to the workplace
Eligibility:
Must be a student in the Waukegan Public School District ! can be public or private
Must be a first-generation college student. First-generation meaning the parents of the student did not obtain a bachelor's degree from the United States in a traditional path or completed their higher education outside of the United States.
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
$50 deposit required after application acceptance per family.
Intake Process:
Visit website to apply or referred by teachers, existing Waukegan to College participant, or other institutional leader
Documents Required:
- Application
- Most recent grade report or transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Student essay
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(224) 572-9221
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
410 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing
410 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
Computer laptops
Copier
Desktops
Miscellaneous Office Supplies
Printers
Scanner
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Tutoring - Work with specific student(s) on subject specific homework and other class materials every Saturday from 9:00 AM - Noon.
2. Read to Achieve Tutor - Read with a student(s) one day a week for 45 minutes on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursday afternoons and/or evenings.
3. Mentoring - Work with a specific student over the course of their high school and college careers to stay on track with achieving academic and life goals.
4. Other - Grant writing, financial advising for families, computer repair, event organizing, marketing/PR
Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Elyse Danckers at 630-306-5512 or edanckers.w2c@gmail.com
Date of Official Change:
January 3, 2023
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Waukegan
- Lake County
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