CLTRising is a tutoring (SAT, ELA, math) and college planning program that provides services to help high-achieving, low-income students gain opportunities to pursue their dream career path and a college of their choice.

Who should apply?

This program is for you if:

• You are a rising junior who is a high-achieving, hard working student.

• You are willing to put in some extra time and effort to reach your educational goals.

• You want to improve your academics at school.

• You want to boost your SAT scores in reading/math.

• You want to receive personalized guidance through the college application, scholarship and essay writing process.

• You are eligible for free/reduced lunch and/or your family receives a lower income. 

What services are provided?

• One-on-one academic tutoring with a focus on English, math, and SAT prep

  • Reading comprehension, grammar, and math skills

  • Test-taking strategies

  • Homework assistance

• College planning 

  • Individualized support in the college application process

  • Essay revision assistance 

  • Scholarship, financial & resume guidance

• Personalized mentorship + life skill strategies to navigate balancing your priorities of school, work, family, and rest

  • Creating a schedule

  • Time management & planning

  • Motivation strategies

• Provision of academic resources, including 

  • Reimbursement of SAT registrations

  • Study guide practice books & graphing calculators

  • Transportation to/from tutoring as necessary

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What do I need to do?

• Fill out the application completely (either on the Google form version, Google doc version or print & scan a completed hard copy version). 

• Take a video of yourself answering the interview questions provided 

• Ask 2 faculty members to fill out the CLTRising Faculty Recommendation Forms 

• Submit the following to Maryanne via email (maryanneghogan@gmail.com) by the deadline of April 19th, 2023:

  •  Application (must be completed by the student) 

    • CLTRising Application 2023-2024 

  • Two completed faculty recommendation forms 

    • CLTRising Faculty Recommendation Form 2023-2024 

  • Your video interview 

    • Student Video Interview Questions 

Please reach out to Maryanne if you have any questions via the website contact form: www.cltrising.com or email: maryanneghogan@gmail.com. 

Click here for website. 

Project Uplift is a special program that enables high-achieving rising seniors to experience college life on Carolina’s campus. Project Uplift seeks to engage participants in an immersive, two-day experience that connects them with UNC-Chapel Hill and other four-year colleges and universities. Participants live on campus, interacting with faculty, staff and current students, participating in educational, cultural and social activities, and learning about admissions and college affordability. Project Uplift allows participants to experience the academic rigor and social climate of a top-ranked four-year institution. Project Uplift is designed to allow students to experience learning in a variety of different university contexts, from large lectures to small seminars and, most important, from the interactions with current Carolina students.

Uplift PLUS is an intensive, 5-week summer academic enrichment and college readiness program for Project Uplift participants. This program is only for NC residents. During the program, participants live on campus, attend SAT/ACT coaching sessions and take English 100 (3 credits). Participants also engage in college application prep, research, leadership development, as well as a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities. Students must attend Project Uplift to participate in Uplift PLUS. There is no separate application for Uplift PLUS. Students must indicate on their Project Uplift application whether they would like to be considered for Uplift PLUS. 

Website and application: https://diversity.unc.edu/access/summer/project-uplift/  

Love1st has launched a program named Wizdom to tutor elementary school students in the CLT area who are considered at risk. Specifically they are focusing on tutoring 2rd-5th graders. They are looking to offer students in the 10th-12th grade, who are accelerating in their scholastic careers to volunteer as a tutor/mentor within our program. This is a great opportunity to add on your resume, for volunteer hours to add to your college application, or just the life experience of helping others and assisting the next generation of learners! Plus, volunteer hours are flexible. 

Click here for more info and for the volunteer application.  

Year-Up is a year long job-training program for students interested in software development, cyber security, or business operations. Participants take classes for six months, and then participate in an internship for six months. The program is free for students that have work authorization and has fall and spring start dates.

Website: https://www.yearup.org/locations/nc-charlotte  

Road to Hire Apprentices earn $525/week in a rigorous six-month training program, after which they transition to high-earning careers with premier Charlotte employers like Bank of America, Red Ventures and Atrium Health. After a rigorous six-month training program, apprentices transition to high-earning careers with premier Charlotte employers like Bank of America, Red Ventures and Atrium Health. There are apprentice opportunities in coding and cyber-security.  No GPA Requirement! 

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for our Apprenticeships program:

• High school graduate or GED

• Live in the Charlotte, Austin, Atlanta or Richmond metropolitan areas

• Must be between the ages of 18 and 25

• Must have the authorization to work in the U.S.

• Specific apprenticeships may have additional requirements, so be sure to check the application for the apprenticeship you’re interested in.

Click here to apply.  

For: Young women of color, rising 11th and 12th graders

A 10-month program that seeks to provide H.S. girls with the capacity to build scholarship/college packages, career skills, and financial literacy through an intensive preparatory process. Multiple scholarship opportunities available. Learn more here. 

Are you are student interested in entrepreneurship or business? Are you an aspiring author wanting to publish a book? Business Showers is looking for students like you to participate in their 12 week program that runs from April to June (after-school and 2x a week). Business Showers is a CLT-based non-profit looking to provide an opportunity for kids 7-17yrs old who have a passion and desire for entrepreneurship to receive no-cost coaching, training and support to start a new business. 

Things you will receive help with: 

• Logo

• Website Design 

• Help constructing/solidifying your business idea

• Resources to launch your business

• Legal entity filing

• Business 101 coaching

• Marketing and advertising for your business

• Professional Photo Shoot

• Marketing Kit

• Access to corporate partner connections 

To qualify you must: 

1. Live in the state of NC or SC

2. Currently wanting to start a business

3. Ages 7-17 years old

4. Currently enrolled in school

5. Be available to attend the Business Shower event on 7/21 and 7/22

Apply here 

Here is a great summer opportunity for those interested in pursuing business and entrepreneurship at the college level. The TMCF Fleischer HBCU Scholars Program is a FREE four-week-long hybrid experience for future business students hosted by Fayetteville State University. The program provides high-achieving juniors, who will be graduating from high school in 2023, the opportunity to experience college life, entrepreneurship, and business. Students are not committed to enrolling at Fayetteville State University at all as part of the program, it is simply an experience. 

Program Dates: 

Virtual Experience - June 1 - 21, 2022

On-Campus Experience - June 22 - 28, 2022

If you are interested in learning more or applying click here. Applications are due April 15th. 

The College LAUNCH for Leadership Program is a free nine-month college prep, social justice, and leadership development program for high school juniors (current sophomores) in Winston-Salem, Charlotte and the surrounding communities. Our program primarily serves students who have been historically excluded from higher education.

Scholars will learn what it takes to break down the doors to higher education, build lasting relationships with students in their community, develop a critical understanding of historic and ongoing social injustices within their communities, and further grow their leadership skills. 

Students who will be juniors during the 2022-2023 academic year are eligible to apply for our 2022-2023 program. Additionally, applicants should be from Winston-Salem, Charlotte, or the surrounding communities, as Scholars are expected to attend monthly in-person events at their regional Wake Forest University campus (Winston-Salem Main Campus or Charlotte Campus).

Click here to apply. 

UNCG CHANCE is a unique experience that provides Latino/Hispanic high school students with the opportunity to engage in intensive, four-day college readiness. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with university faculty, students, and staff to develop a peer/professional network that forges positive and healthy mentorship connections focused on academic success and personal growth. During a creative combination of days, students will experience a “day in the life of a college student” by:

·         Attending class

·         Learning about financial aid applications and literacy

·         Learning about campus organizations

·         Doing sports activities

·         Having cultural experiences

·         Doing team-building activities

·         Learning about civic responsibility

·         Staying overnight in campus dorms. 

About the program

Name: UNCG CHANCE (Campamento Hispano Abriendo Nuestro Camino a la Educación)

What: A unique experience that provides Latino/Hispanic high school students with the opportunity to engage in intensive, five-day college readiness and test prep experience.

Dates: Wednesday, July 13, through Saturday, July 16

Location: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Fee to attend: $65 (nonrefundable and due by May 1). 

Eligibility: All Latino and Hispanic students who are currently enrolled in eleventh grade with a minimum 2.8 high school GPA and are committed to attending the program may apply. Space is limited to the first 100 qualified students.

Apply: The applications will be open from Feb 4 through April 15 online at  https://admissions.uncg.edu/visit/events/chance/  (Note: A high school transcript will be required.)  

Information:  Margarita Kerkado 336-334-4090 m_kerkad@uncg.edu  

                        Marisa Gonzalez 336-334-5653 mgggonzal@uncg.ed

AlumniAdvisors is a program where high-school students (juniors and seniors) are matched with college students and alumni around the world from schools including UNC, Duke, Oxford, Harvard, UCLA, Yale, and others – to discuss topics such as college application, extracurricular activities, high school courses, balancing life, and college life. Students will have the opportunity to have 1:1 Zoom meetings and contact with these college students/alumni to discuss high school and college, set goals for their school year, and/or receive college application and essay feedback free of cost.  

Requirements: 

• Must be a high school student (juniors and seniors are prioritized)

• Must meet one of the criteria below 

  • Economically disadvantaged (i.e. Your family qualifies for free or reduced priced meals from school)

  • You have a disability (i.e. You have a condition that makes it difficult to participate in certain activities or interact with the environment.)

  • You are an English-language learner (ELL) (i.e. You are unable to communicate fluently in English and require specialized instruction)

  • You are a migrant student (i.e. You have moved from one school district to another with a parent/guardian who is seeking employment in the agriculture, food, or fishing industry.)

  • You are experiencing homelessness (i.e. You do not have a permanent, stable, or safe place to live.)

  • You will be a first-generation college student (i.e. Your parents did not complete a four-year college degree.)

  • You are part of a minority group (i.e. You do not constitute a majority of the student population.)

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (unweighted)

• Must desire to go to college and be academically-motivated 

• Must be willing to meet and stay in contact on a regular basis through Zoom or email (monthly or weekly)

Learn more about the program and find the application here.  

The Rise to Success Initiative is a program that enables high school graduates to earn an Associate degree in a healthcare-related discipline from a local community college and obtain an entry-level, part-time position at Atrium Health.  Atrium Health will pay for participants’ tuition, books and related fees.  Participants are expected to work for Atrium Health for the duration of their college career and an additional year after completion of their Associate degree and are encouraged to earn their Bachelor’s degree upon program completion.  Participating individuals will have access to a Career Coach who will support their academic and work success throughout the program. 

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements: 

• Graduated with a high school diploma and 18 years of age as of July 1, 2022 

• Minimum 3.00 GPA (unweighted)

• Good high school attendance record

• Must complete and submit all required application materials, including essay questions 

Applications for prospective Junior Volunteers who want to volunteer at Presbyterian Medical Center and Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital during the Summer of 2022 are now available! If you know of someone who would like to be a Junior Volunteer this summer – your child, grandchild, neighbor, etc. – please have them to apply as soon as possible. The first step of the process is for the junior to complete an online application by clicking the link provided below. The deadline is Monday, April 18th.

New Junior Volunteer Applicants – https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1979532413

Junior volunteers are eligible to participate in the program if they have completed 8th grade and are at least 14 years of age. The student may continue in the Junior Volunteer Program through the summer following their high school graduation. We are looking for mature students who can make a commitment to 3 hours per week for at least 6 weeks of the summer program. This year’s program will begin on Monday, June 20th and run through Friday, August 12th, with two weeks allowed for vacation.

After the completed online application is received by Volunteer Services, we will email the applicant the following forms: two teacher/guidance counselor recommendation forms, parent/guardian consent form, media consent form, service area request form, immunization history form, and healthcare worker TB questionnaire form. In order to be considered in the selection process, all forms mentioned above must be submitted to the Volunteer Services office by Monday, April 18, 2022.

Please feel free to contact Volunteer Services, at volunteerservicespmc@novanthealth.org or 704-384-4854 with any questions. 

We are from Catalyst Conference, a UNC Chapel Hill organization that hosts an engaging weekend conference for high school students to learn about social justice and college life while participating in workshops, activities, and hearing from speakers. We are excited to announce that the application for UNC Catalyst 2023 is now open! The conference is planned and run exclusively by UNC undergraduate students. We engage students in social justice topics through workshops, guided discussion, and activities. Our conference delves into prevalent social issues and equips students to better address injustice in their communities. Ultimately, we aim to prepare students to become lifelong leaders and advocates for change

There will be students from throughout North Carolina. It will be a fun weekend and a great opportunity to meet more people! The link to our application is also attached below and the application deadline is Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11:59pm; the conference itself will be hosted from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19, 2023. Full and partial scholarships are readily available to ALL students, so anyone is welcome to participate. 

You can apply at the following link: https://go.unc.edu/CatalystConference2023  

If you have any questions regarding the Catalyst Conference or the application process, please reach out to us at unccatalyst@gmail.com, check out our website at https://unccatalyst.web.unc.edu, or follow us on Instagram at @unccatalyst.