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

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

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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