Akron Promise no longer sponsors this particular student advocate program. We continue to find ways to support students through mentoring at Garfield CLC. This page has been left here as a reference to our efforts between 2017 and 2019.
Akron Promise / iC.A.R.E. volunteers work with students and their families to help them learn about, and navigate, the path to their post-secondary objectives.
Activities will include help with the following items and others as they are encountered:
Identify post high school objectives.
Work with counselors for assistance as needed.
Identify pathway to graduation.
Support in graduation requirements.
Connect students to resources (tutoring, experience, contacts).
Assist in access to required post-secondary education (enrollment, scholarships, etc).
Resume writing and review.
Interview practice and tips.
Assistance with job search.
Assistance with any requirements and the process for those desiring to enlist in the military.
Once a student has signed up to participate, the advocate will meet with the student at their school as they, together, begin the process of preparing for post high school life. Once objectives and plans are ready, the student and their advocate may need to go to appropriate places in Akron and the surrounding areas to access the appropriate resources, learn about opportunities, and complete required paperwork (such as FAFSA, Resume, applications, etc) to achieve their goals.
More information on this program can be found at these links:
Students
Parents
Mentors
Resources
To get involved, contact Tom at Akron Promise at 330 329 4855 or tghinder@gmail.com.