Equalistic Dream For Hope

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Sujing's Biography

Sujing Chen is a rising Freshman that is going to Babson College. In her Junior year she co-founded Equalsitc Dream For Hope, a club that makes an impact on immigrant and undocumented students as it gives spread information about problems that these students encounter; and the way that schools can change to let these students have a better experience and learn the necessary need for a bright future. Every Sunday she works at a local church, helping everyone on Zoom and church members have the best experience. She sees these activities as a way to give back to the communities and help more people.

Coming from an immigrant family, she can feel the difficulties of students overcoming language barriers and adapting to their current environment. She is a Youth program trainee for ISSA she can help students with diversity. As she sees what problems immigrant students are facing she will try to help them learn the different information needed in their future careers.

Equalistic Dream For Hope

What We Do

Mission Statement

Our mission is to raise the voices of immigrant students about the struggles that they encounter in schools. We aim to advocate for immigrant students to have equal educational opportunities. We want to spread cultural awareness in order to create a more welcoming and warm environment for immigrant students in educational settings.

Goals

Our Goals are to

– Achieve equity towards immigrant students in schools-

-Reduce the lack of cultural awareness-

-Raise immigrant student voices-

-Lead to positive changes in education-

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STEM

The 4,000 enrolled students represent some of the greatest opportunity to raise the graduation rate and prepare youth for their future

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium

STEM

Our mission is to increase the number of internationally educated nurses for practice as bilingual, bicultural nurses in metropolitan Chicago and surrounding communities through advocacy, education and supportive services.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Chicago CookWorkforce Partnership

STEM

The Partnership combines federal and philanthropic resources to broaden the reach and impact of workforce development services for both employers and job seekers in Cook County.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Genesys Works

Career

When you join Genesys Works, you gain access to a community dedicated to making your career aspirations a reality.

Chicago

National Partnership for New Americans

Career

Since then, NPNA has grown to include 37 organizations that build power in immigrant communities and shape the conversation on immigrant integration at the local, state, and federal levels.

Chicago

Poder Works (Workforce Development Program)

Career

provide career pathways for unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking career opportunities that offer family-sustaining wages and advancement opportunities.

Chicago

Refugee One

Career

RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.

Chicago

Women in Bio

Career

Women In Bio is an organization of professionals committed to promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship for all women in the life sciences.

Chicago

Upwardly Global

Career

Upwardly Global helps work-authorized, skilled immigrants rebuild their professional careers in the U.S. With offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and the Washington D.C. metro area. Upwardly Global offers three main programs: Employer Services, Job Seeker Services Program, and the Influence and Impact Program.

Chicago

IMPRINT

Career

works with business, government, higher education and other partners to raise awareness about the talents and contributions of immigrant professionals

Chicago

Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon

Career

APANO unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work.

Chicago

Coalition Communities of Color

College & Career

Bridges is the seventh leadership program that was developed in 2013, in order to create a central hub for activities and opportunities as well as to "bridge" the six culturally specific programs to each other and to mainstream institutions.

Chicago

International Teacher Education Program

College & Career

If you earned your teaching credential outside of the United States, (ITEP) provides you with a shortened and customized path to earn your Oregon teaching license.

Chicago

Oregon Apprenticeship

College & Career

Oregon Apprenticeship is a group of organizations working to connect you to Registered Apprenticeship.

Chicago

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

College

We register and support apprenticeship programs to build Oregon's workforce and increase access to jobs.

Chicago

Portland-Metro Workforce Development Board

College

We work directly with businesses and community partners to get their workers and young people the training they need to be competitive.

Chicago

Refugee Women's Network

College

Refugee Women's Network inspires and equips refugee and immigrant women to become leaders in their homes, businesses, and communities.

Chicago

SE Works One Stop Career Center

College

This program connects youth to occupatonal skills training, GED resources, employment, workshops and job readiness.

Chicago

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

College

Empower immigrants and refugees around the world to build new lives and become self-sufficient by providing more than 200 culturally and linguistically specific social services.

Chicago

Unite Oregon

College

Unite Oregon represents the merger of two strong organizations who together have decades of experience organizing immigrants, refugees, people of color, and low-income Oregonians to address racial and economic disparities and improve quality of life in our state.

Chicago

Workforce and Talent Development Board

Other

Gain employable skills, discover a new career path, explore high wage and high demand careers, and create an education plan to help you meet your goals.

Chicago

Cara Collective

Other

We engage job seekers, employers, and other organizations across the country to break the cycle of poverty through the power and purpose of employment.

Chicago

Chicago Urban League

Career

Chicago Urban League has helped people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences, and grow their businesses

Chicago

Obama Youth Job Corps

Career

increase access to economic opportunity for high school students in some of the most underserved communities in Chicago.

Chicago

CAUSA Oregon

College & Career

Causa works to improve the lives of Latino immigrants and their families in Oregon through advocacy, coalition building, leadership development, and civic engagement

Chicago

Lutheran Immigrantion and Refugee Service

College

we stand with and advocate for migrants and refugees, transforming communities through ministries of service and justice.

Chicago

Portland Youth Builders

College

We prepare a very diverse community of students, including students of color, young women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, for a workforce where they have very little representation.

Chicago

Girls Who Code

Scholarship

Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Chicago

Kennedy King College

Career

At Kennedy-King College, qualifying students can enroll in tuition-free programs in the fields of automotive technology, construction technology, and cyber security and receive help finding a fulfilling job in less than one year through its WEI Scholars program.

Chicago

Olive Harvey- Project Evolve

Career

Through the college’s Project Evolve scholarship, qualified students can earn a basic certificate in automotive, aviation, cybersecurity, etc. for free and become job-ready in three semesters or less.

Chicago

Wright JobHire

Career

Wright JobHire at Wilbur Wright College is designed to bring equity to the residents of Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. Participating students enroll in a free, short-term program that prepares them for employment in a high-demand field.

Chicago

Technology Works

Career

Students will gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in high-demand occupations, such as CNC machining, welding, and factory automation/industrial maintenance.

Chicago

Year Up

Career

Our job training program is 100% tuition free. Plus, you can earn an educational stipend throughout the program.Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education.

Chicago

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

STEM

Supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology.

New York City

Clark State Community College

College

TRIO is a federally-funded college opportunity program designed to motivate and support students in their pursuit of a college degree.

Ohio

Ohio State University

College

Upward Bound offers students the opportunity to excel not only in high school, but also in college and beyond.

Ohio

Stark State College

College

Federal fundig programs include TRIO program, Upward Bound Math-Science program and Focus on African Men in Education (FAME)

Ohio

Owens Community College

College

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally-funded program to help students attain an Associate Degree, certificate, and/or transfer to a 4-year university

Ohio

Cincinnati State

College

Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program helps non-native speakers of English improve their English proficiency through integrated skills courses for free. Also includes TRIO programs like Upward Bound and SSS.

Ohio

Columbus State Community College

College

an outreach initiative that introduces the College to the community and helps underserved students discover that college is a possibility and exciting opportunities lay ahead through education.

Ohio

Columbus State Community College

College

Columbus State Community College has three of the eight programs (Student Support Services, Upward Bound, and Educational Talent Search).

Ohio

Kent State University

College

There are five federal TRIO Programs at Kent State University: Upward Bound Classic, Upward Bound Math/Science, Upward Bound Public Health, Student Support Services and The McNair Scholars Program.

Ohio

Cleveland State University

College

The TRIO/SSS Program is designed to help first - generation college and/or low-income students progress toward graduation.

Ohio

Eastern Gateway Community College

College

Eastern Gateway’s TRIO Programs include TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (TRIO EOC), TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS), and TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO UB).

Ohio

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act @ Cuyahoga Community College

College

The purpose is to develop the academic, career, and technical skills of secondary education students and post-secondary education students.

Ohio

High Tech Academy @ Cuyahoga Community College

College

TA prepares high school students for technological careers and/or higher education in a resource-rich learning environment particularly in English, reading comprehension, mathematics and information technology

Ohio

Ohio Tech Prep @ Cuyahoga Community College

College

The Ohio College Tech Prep program is a seamless, non-duplicative, integrated pathway of education and experience that begins in 11th grade and continues through college and beyond.

Ohio

TRIO Program @ Cuyahoga Community College

College

Includes 4 of the 8 TRIO porgrams: Educational Talent Search, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math and Sciences

Ohio

North Central State College

College

The TRIO Student Support Services program provides and coordinates a variety of educational support services for students who are first generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities.

Ohio

Loraine Community College

College

College Tech Prep program is technology program for high school students. Many times, students earn industry-recognized credentials, which when combined with your technical courses, will have you prepared for entrance into the workforce

Ohio

Xavier University

College

TRiO is committed to fostering a student centered educational environment that helps students persist and graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Ohio

Ohio University

College

OHIO First Scholars Program and the College Achievement Program (TRIO/CAP), first-generation students can access supplemental academic advising, mentoring, free tutoring, a dedicated student organization, a specialized seminar course, and more

Ohio

Bowling Green State University

College

The TRIO Programs Office at Bowling Green State University comprises several educational outreach and academic enrichment programs designed to motivate and assist students to enter and succeed in higher education.

Ohio

University of Cinncinati

College

TRIO programs that include: Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search which partners with select Brown, Clermont and Clinton County schools to identify students who are considering college.

Ohio

The University of Akron

College

Offer Academic Achievement Programs that include: Upward Bound, UB Math and Sciences, STEP a program fro 7-8th graders to get scholarhsip for University of Akron, PREP a pre-engineering program

Ohio

East Cleveland Fire Department

Career

Our primary goal is to see that the apprentices learn skills that will translate into careers as Firefighter/Paramedics for the City of Cleveland.

Ohio

ACF Cleveland Apprenticeship

Career

It includes the theory-related classroom instruction and on-the-job training required for the National Apprenticeship Training Program of the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

Ohio

Digital Design Online

Career

Ohio College Tech prep program in this nationally recognized program, you'll study traditional art concepts and master computer graphics software to create advertising layouts, digital imagery, online social media, and more

Ohio

Advanced Technology Academy

Career

The Advanced Technology Academy (ATA) offers students age 17-24 classroom and hands-on instruction for in-demand careers. Earn while you learn! The ATA program offers students training at no cost and industry-recognized certificates.

Ohio

Individual Microcredential Assistance Program

Career

Global Lynx, in partnership with the State of Ohio, is able to provide Ohioans with free IT training in certified credentials required for in-demand information technology jobs.

Ohio

The Centers Ohio

Career

Our free workforce programs are open to anyone 18+ (no high school diploma required) and include short-term career training, specialized industry certifications, and job placement services with more than 100 regional and national employers.

Ohio

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Career

Work readiness training, career development, experiential learning, free tax preparation, credit education and financial coaching are all components of the economic development program.

Ohio

Us Together

Career

The purpose of this program is to ensure refugee youth are supported by the community and encouraged to apply to college or pursue a professional career.

Ohio

Cleveland Urban League

Career

The mission of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland is to empower African Americans and disenfranchised groups through economic, educational and social progress.

Ohio

City Year Cleveland

Career

City Year AmeriCorps members serve as student success coaches, supporting the development, growth and success of students in systemically under-resourced schools, while cultivating skills to be leaders in their communities and careers.

Ohio

Black United Fund of Oregon

Career

The mission of the Black United Fund of Oregon is to assist in the social and economic development of Oregon's underserved communities and to contribute to a broader understanding of ethnic and culturally diverse groups.

Portland

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Career

Advancing Latino economic and community vitality through business development, leadership, education and advocacy.

Portland

Latino Network

Career

TO POSITIVELY TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF LATINO YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Portland

R.E.A.P

Career

REAP is a year-round multicultural youth leadership program committed to empowering the next wave of leaders. REAP works with students in grades 3rd through 12th, who represent our most marginalized student populations.

Portland

Self Enhancement

Career

Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI) is dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential.

Portland

The Contingent

Career

Our initiatives strengthen Oregon communities by focusing on recruiting leaders, creating joint initiatives, and providing tangible ways for Oregonians to get involved.

Portland

One Million Degrees

Career

One Million Degrees accelerates community college students’ progress on career pathways to economic mobility.

Portland

The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago

Career

The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago will help support Afghan refugees in the resettlement process.

Portland

ScholarMatch

Career

ScholarMatch makes college possible for underserved youth, from application all the way through college graduation.

Portland

Latin American Youth Center

Career

Our mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood through multi-cultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs.

Portland

Arab American Institue

Career

national civil rights advocacy organization that provides strategic analysis to policy makers and community members to strengthen democracy, protect civil rights and liberties, and defend international human rights. Offers Mentorship and scholarship program

Portland

Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Chicago - RSS

Career

Provides charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities

Chicago

Heartland Alliance of Human Needs and Human Rights - RSS

Career

Heartland Alliance works to advance human rights and champion human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just global society.

Portland

American Friends Service Committe

Career

a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world.

Portland

FWD US

Career

bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Portland

Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund

Career

helps Afghan girls get scholarships to U.S. universities.

Portland

Bardos Foundation

College & Career

The Bardos Foundation upholds the values they reflected to everyone they touched by providing aid to refugees and immigrants searching for a better life.

Portland

The Red Thread Foundation for Women

College

Our goal is to develop a global support network for ambitious and accomplished women by providing scholarship opportunities.

Portland

The Renaissance Foundation

College

The Renaissance Scholars Program provides renewable scholarships for high achieving, first-generation college students with financial need

Portland

Marketing Edge

College

Whether you are a college student or high school student they offer mentorship program to first-gen students, with a potential scholarship program.

Portland

Anita B

College

Organization that supports women in technical fields, as well as the organizations that employ them and the academic institutions training the next generation.

Portland

The National Center for Women and Information Technology

College

NCWIT equips leaders of women and girls at the intersections of race/ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status in the field of computing.

Portland

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

College

We are focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

Portland

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)

College

Prepare Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world.

Portland

Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists

Career

MAES IS THE FOREMOST LATINO ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STEM LEADERS IN THE ACADEMIC, EXECUTIVE, AND TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES

Portland

Girls Who Code

Scholarship

Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Portland

CompTIA Tech

Career

In IT-Ready Technical Support, you’ll learn technical skills necessary to prepare for your CompTIA A+ certification exam. Free tution available for students.

Portland

Empowered to Serve

Career

investing in students who are passionate about public health, health equity, and community engagement, especially those who are a part of marginalized communities, to diversify the STEM and social-sector pipeline.

Washington D.C.

The Cooper Union

College

free professional development opportunity that supports immigrant, refugee, and asylee engineers as they build a competitive portfolio to equip them for the professional workforce and the career they want.

Washington D.C.

Unite Oregon

Career

develops new leaders through signature leadership development programs, through strategic trainings, and through on-the-ground leadership positions within our issue campaigns.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Work Systems

Career

Our NextGen service providers who partner with us to provide career development services to our region's most underserved and vulnerable youth populations.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Prosperity Me

College & Career

Our Career & Business Development programs help immigrants find their true calling and start a successful, rewarding career here in America.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Refugee Care Collective

College & Career

Refugee Care Collective is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes the city of Portland to come alongside refugee families as they work to rebuild their lives.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Urban Alliance

College & Career

Urban Alliance believes that all young people deserve equal access to the skills training, paid work experiences, and professional networks needed to achieve economic mobility.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

HIAS Chicago

College & Career

We provide an array of comprehensive, cost-effective immigration and citizenship services to hundreds of individuals and families.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Instituto del Progreso Latino

College

Our mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training, and employment that fosters full participation in the changing US society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

National Immigrant Justice Center

College

Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center's staff is composed of dedicated human rights activists from a broad range of advocacy and legal backgrounds. They offer internship and fellowship programs for immigrants

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

World Relief Chicagoland

College

At World Relief Chicagoland, we come alongside refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations as they rebuild their lives in the United States.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Youth Crossroads

College

supports youth, guiding them through life’s challenges, and inspiring them to discover new opportunities for personal development, healthy relationships, and positive community involvement.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP)

College

AAIP motivates American Indian and Alaska Native students to remain in the academic pipeline and to pursue a career in the health professions and/or biomedical research.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

First Gen NAPSA

College

The Center is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Immigrants Rising

College

We empower undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional and policy transformation.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Society For Advancement of Chicanos/ Hispanics & Native Americans in Science

College

Our goal is to advance the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in securing advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM fields.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Naya Family Center

College & Career

Our goal is to help participants see themselves as leaders and access the leadership skills that they possess as well as building new skills to best support their work and community.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Oregon Assosioation of Minority Entrepreneurs

Other

The mission of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program is to provide training and hands-on experience to youth, with the support and mentorship of businesses in the state of Oregon and SW Washington. The program aims to promote and develop youth entrepreneurs and leaders statewide.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

America Needs You

Other

Serves low-income, first-generation college students - students who come from homes where no parent has earned a four year college degree.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

BottomLine Chicago

Scholarship

Bottom Line helps first-generation-to-college students from low-income backgrounds get to and through college.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago - RSS

Scholarship

provides financial assistance to immigrants who have been granted asylum status and to their family members as well as refugees

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

In Her Shoes Foundation

Scholarship

In Her Shoes Foundation (IHSF) is a 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to making a positive impact on society by empowering women and girls.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Institute for Latino Progress - Career Pathways

Scholarship

Our mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training, and employment that fosters full participation in the changing US society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance

Scholarship

fosters the well-being and self-sufficiency of Middle Eastern refugees, immigrants, and asylees in Chicago

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Define American

STEM

culture change organization that uses the power of narrative to humanize conversations about immigrants. Our advocacy within news, entertainment, and digital media is creating an America where everyone belongs.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

FirstGen Civil Rights Fellowship Program

STEM

A paid summer program for undergraduate students who are the first in their immediate families to attend college and who intend to pursue careers in social justice.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

ImmSchools

STEM

We are an immigrant-led nonprofit partnering with educators and community leaders to ensure safe and inclusive schools for undocumented and mixed-status students and families.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Informed Immigrant

STEM

digital hub and offline network offering the most up-to-date and accessible information and guidance for the undocumented immigrant community.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

My Undocumented Life

STEM

Our mission at My Undocumented Life is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators).

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)

STEM

NACME is the largest provider of college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at schools of engineering.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Empowered to Serve

Career

investing in students who are passionate about public health, health equity, and community engagement, especially those who are a part of marginalized communities, to diversify the STEM and social-sector pipeline.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

The Cooper Union

College

free professional development opportunity that supports immigrant, refugee, and asylee engineers as they build a competitive portfolio to equip them for the professional workforce and the career they want.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon

Career

APANO unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

ROTC Scholarship

Scholarship

ROTC scholarships require a commitment to participate in training during the school year and for service after graduation.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

SMART Scholarship Program

Scholarship

SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students currently pursuing a degree in one of the 21 STEM disciplines, to then begin a career with Department of Defense.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

MyFuture

College & Career

helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers and military service opportunities from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Labor.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP)

STEM

A 10-week summer research internship for college students at a naval laboratory.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

STEM

An 8-week summer internship for high school students at a naval laboratory.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Naval Horizons

STEM

A contest designed to introduce students to cutting-edge STEM topics that impact the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Students watch the videos, write and submit an essay to compete for a cash prize.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Community College of the Air Force

College

When you join the Air Force, you’re automatically enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force and will begin earning credits toward a college degree as soon as you begin basic training.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Generation USA

Career

As part of the Verizon Skill Forward Initiative, Generation USA offers you the opportunity to learn all you need to be successful in a long-term career – from the technical knowledge to the soft skills that will help you achieve your potential.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

American Talent Initiative

College

The American Talent Initiative (ATI) is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies to substantially expand opportunity and access for low- and moderate-income students. ATI collaborates with the Aspen Institute's College Excellence Program, IthakaS+R, and a growing alliance of colleges and universities, who are committed to their mission.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

College Essay Guy

College

The College Admissions Blog offers hundreds of resources on college preparation for students, parents, and counselors from the College Essay Guy team and writer, Ethan.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Scholar Match Program

Scholarship

The Scholar Match Program provides scholarships and support services throughout college, until graduation. Services include advising, career mentoring, and financial support from one of their scholarship partners. To be eligible, students must complete the “Prepare” and “Apply” ScholarMatch College-Ready Milestones and have an EFC of under $20,000 and be first-generation college students. Preference is given to students who are Pell Eligible.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Penn Early Exploration Program

College

https://admissions.upenn.edu/penn-early-exploration-program-0 The Pen Early Exploration Program (PEEP) is an online workshop-based virtual program created to provide community, support, and resources for high school seniors who identify as low-income and/or first generation to college (FGLI), and have an interest in learning more about Penn and applying to selective universities. Participants will gain first-hand experience with the academic and social life at the University of Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to students who come from historically underrepresented populations.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Penn In Focus Program

College

The Penn In Focus (PIF) program is an in-person program hosted on Penn’s campus for academically high-achieving high school seniors who either identify as, or wish to explore and celebrate, historically underrepresented cultural communities at highly selective universities. This program will provide an opportunity to learn about Penn’s world-class academic resources and extracurricular life. Attendees will discover the extensive cultural engagement opportunities infused through the intellectual and social experience at Penn.

Pennsylvania

Penn Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

College

The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) supports all students as they pursue transformative experiences through fellowships, scholars programs, and undergraduate research. CURF promotes connections between faculty and students, encourages mentorship, and educates the Penn community about opportunities for all students and alumni.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Advanced Technology Academy

College

The Advanced Technology Academy (ATA) offers students age 17-24 classroom and hands-on instruction for in-demand careers. Earn while you learn! The ATA program offers students training at no cost and industry-recognized certificates.

Ohio

Smithsonian Science Education Center

STEM

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) is an organization of the Smithsonian Institution dedicated to transforming K-12 Education Through Science™ in collaboration with communities across the globe.

Eligible for all U.S. Residents

Higher ED Immigration Portal

College

The Higher Ed Immigration Portal measures where states are situated on equity and access to higher education, degree completion, and career prospects for DACA and undocumented students.

Eligible for all U.S. Residents

Yellow Ribbon Program

Scholarship

The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

CYBER.ORG

STEM

Over the last ten years, CYBER.ORG has built a K-12 cyber education program with age-appropriate content that aligns with state standards for education in 25 states and counting. The impact of that work is measured in thousands of teachers and students with more content, resources and training that will fuel the cyber workforce pipeline for the future.

Eligible For All U.S. Residents

Tri-C Youth Technology Academy

Career

For Students who are 14-21 and in-school, Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) Youth Technology Academy In-School Youth Program at Tri-C. This program is quite specific and is basically a program where high school students can take college-level science, technology, engineering and math classes while in high-school, receive workforce services and participate in robotics competitions.

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Ohio Means Jobs | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County

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OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga partners with Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services to provide Youth and Young Adult Workforce services to Cuyahoga County residents through the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program, also known as (CCMEP). CCMEP provides individualized services to job seekers and students ages 14-24 through personalized assessments, goal setting, and service delivery.Participants have access to job search assistance, paid work experience, credential training, financial literacy training, entrepreneurship development, and other wrap around supports based on their goals, skills, and interests.

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Greater Cleveland Career Consortium

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Greater Cleveland Career Consortium (GCCC), a group of public, private, education, and non-profit organizations was formed. This collective impact organization works together to help every student in the region design a career plan that aligns with their interests and skills. The GCCC partners with school districts to include self-awareness and career-based learning opportunities for all students during the school day and connect employers with local school districts, students, and families to help build our regional workforce.

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Refugee Services Collaborative

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The Refugee Services Collaborative (RSC) grew out of years of dialogue among the many refugee service agencies. Formed in 2011, the RSC launched a full calendar of joint activities in January 2013 as a result of a generous Cleveland Foundation grant. This grant enabled the collaborative to deepen and broaden its work together with monthly hands-on meetings, professional development, collection and sharing of benchmark data, and commissioning of an economic impact study.

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Youth Opportunities Unlimited

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Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is a nonprofit workforce development organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. For over 40 years, Y.O.U. has served teens and young adults ages 14-24 living in under-resourced areas in Northeast Ohio. Y.O.U provide people with a job or career.

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Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services

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We provide support, guidance, and resources to teenagers in custody to help them transition into adulthood. We start preparing young people for independent living when they are 14 years old. We also provide referrals to other community resources as needed.

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Towards Employment

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Towards Employment connects people with jobs and companies with good workers. We provide the right service at the right time to address barriers, develop hard and soft skills, and gain the necessary experience to obtain a job and career.

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Ohio Guide Stone Workforce 360

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We offer job training programs that prepare individuals for careers in several business sectors, like construction, manufacturing, customer service and healthcare. But we don’t just offer job training; we also offer wraparound services that will give you the support you need to succeed in the training program and in your career. We prepare you for success in the job market by helping you hone your interviewing skills and create a strong resume.

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Code The Dream

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As America changes, the tech industry has been slow to keep up. Over half of children born today are people of color, and 1 in 4 have an immigrant parent. Yet Silicon Valley and the U.S. tech economy do not look like our diverse population. That results in a lot of missed opportunities for all of us. Code the Dream recognizes that people from immigrant backgrounds and communities of color have great ideas and will play a huge part in our 21st century economy. Already, immigrants are more than twice as likely to start their own businesses, and those businesses create over 25% of new jobs.

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Global Cleveland

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Global Cleveland’s goal is to grow Northeast Ohio’s economy by welcoming and connecting international people to career opportunities and fostering a more inviting community for those seeking a place to call home.

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Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio

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The Work-Based Learning Institute is an out of- school professional learning experience facilitated by business and education experts for middle and high school educators of any discipline. During fall in-person and virtual site visits, business leaders will share content knowledge and skills necessary for entry level employment. During spring, participants will consider how to integrate and apply what is learned in their classrooms to best prepare students for the workforce of today and tomorrow. Participants completing all requirements will earn a stipend, contact hours or optional graduate credit.

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Hyland

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Hyland helps organizations in every industry seamlessly integrate content, data and processes, providing the right information to the right people when and where they need it.

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Cleveland Builds

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Cleveland Builds advances union construction’s ability to promote careers in the trades and maintain a more diverse, qualified workforce. As a worker-centered and industry-led non- profit organization, Cleveland Builds partners with construction trade unions and union contractors to: promote careers in the trades through community outreach; educate and train career-seekers with an interest in the trades; and place career-seekers in union apprenticeships.

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Jennings Ohio

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Rooted in Catholic values, Jennings celebrates and nurtures individuals as they age, through exceptional choices and continuous innovation.

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Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

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CVCC serves more than 25,000 K-12 students and nearly 3,000 adults annually from 25 of the surrounding communities. CVCC provides education for approximately 1,000 high school students through 25 career-technical programs. These students can earn college credit, job field certifications/licenses, and state and national skill recognition. CVCC also offers adults and area employers year-round options for daytime, evening and weekend classes in the form of affordable, customized business training on-site or at CVCC.

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Greater Cleveland Partnership

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GCP is the region’s leading economic development organization and, with over 12,000 members, the largest metropolitan chamber of commerce in the nation. Guided by a board of corporate and entrepreneurial CEOs, the organization focuses on strategic initiatives, business services, and advocacy to build a vibrant business environment and region. It includes the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) and Cleveland Development Advisors, a real estate development affiliate. GCP is committed to working with private, civic, and public partners to accelerate Greater Cleveland's growth and prosperity towards being one of the Great Regions in the Great Lakes.

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Cuyahoga Community College

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To provide high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services—including university transfer, technical and lifelong learning programs—that promote individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.

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GBX Group

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GBX Group is an innovative, entrepreneurial organization. Working with our investors, we are dedicated to the revitalization of historic real estate properties in some of the greatest cities in the US. Our culture is unique and very important to us. We challenge one another, work hard, and truly enjoy how our work makes a difference to people in the communities we serve. We are looking for individuals who are smart, driven, and passionate about being part of an organization that makes a real impact.

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Project SEED

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Participants are given a research project in chemistry and are supervised by a Case Western Reserve University scientist-mentor. Students will receive a fellowship award of $4,000 for 8 weeks of full-time work (~35 hours/week). The summer 2023 program is expected to start on June 5 and end on July 28.

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MAGNET

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Bring your students to MAGNET! We offer free student tour experiences for all high school students in Northeast Ohio to learn about manufacturing. Field trips last 3 hours and include a tour of our real manufacturing floor, a hands-on design process challenge where students compete to build and race battery-powered toy cars, exploratory time in our manufacturing exhibit hall learning about manufacturing processes and career paths, and time on the STEM-themed playground.

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ATTENTION IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

A Step to College, Career and Beyond

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ATTENTION IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

A Step to College, Career and Beyond

Understanding Financial Aid is a crucial part of the college application process. ISSA empowers immigrant high school students by helping them fully understand their financial aid opportunities to help support their college dreams.

After scholarships aid, our students do not pay more than $8,000 – $10,000 a year for a college education.

We offer free FAFSA workshops where students and parents can ask college financial aid professionals their questions.

  • Estimating Family Contribution
  • Finding 100% Needs Based Colleges
  • Grants (FAFSA)
  • Student Loans
  • Immigrant Based Scholarships
  • Institutional Aid (Merit Scholarships)
  • CSS Profile Assistance
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Student Financial Aid Questions
  1. FAFSA Requires: Your Social Security Number. (b) Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen). (C)Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.) (D) Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable) (E) Records of untaxed income (if applicable). (F) An FSA ID to sign electronically.
  2. CSS Requires: (a) Create a College Board account. You might already have one if you took the SAT. You can create a College Board account or login on the College Board website. (b) Gather your financial documents. Having the following documents on hand will make filling out the application easier:
  1. 2019 federal tax returns
  2. W-2 forms or other records of income for 2019 and 2020
  3. Records of untaxed income for 2019 and 2020
  4. Bank statements
  5. Mortgage information

FAFSA application is open on October 1st each year. Even though there is no general deadline, each university establishes its own priority deadline to review the applications. You want to apply before this deadline to be eligible for financial aid.

  1. Apply early incase you are chosen for verification
  2. FSA ID name must match the name on your Social Security ID
  3. Remember that the first section is about the student’s demographics
  4. Put in correct asset information: if you are filing to be a Fall 2021 student, include financial information from 2019
  5. Check your email once you submit your FAFSA regularly, you might be selected for verification
  1. For seniors applying to be students in the fall of 2021, you will need your financial information from 2019
  2. For juniors, you can use the financial information from 2020 to estimate using the Net Price Calculator
  1. You can submit up to 10 schools on the FAFSA and resubmit after you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR)
  2. The CSS Profile costs $25 to submit to one school and $16 for each additional school. There is no cap to the number of applications.
  1. The amount you receive is determined by the total cost of admission and the estimated amount that your family can contribute (Estimated Family Contribution).
  2. In the FAFSA, this will be determined by your 2019 tax returns including W-2 information, and certain assets including additional real estate and farm or businesses that employer over 100 people

For the FAFSA, the student will need to file with the parent they spend over 50% of their time with. For the CSS Profile, all parents including mother, father, step father, and step mother will need to be included on the application.

  1. Financial Aid can vary depending on the college you apply to. Each college or university may a lot you a different amount based on their merit scholarships or what they determine to be your financial need.
  2. The order of colleges included in your FAFSA does not matter.
  1. Financial Aid will be awarded directly to the college or university
  2. Once you receive your award letter, contact your college or university for clarification and see if you are eligible to receive direct deposit or vouchers for books

Scholarships and loans are sent directly to the college or university after the student has accepted admission.

  1. For the FAFSA, the student will need to file with the parent they spend over 50% of their time with.
  2. For the CSS Profile, all parents including mother, father, step father, and step mother will need to be included on the application.

You should apply for admission to the colleges you are interested in BEFORE filing your FAFSA. It is possible to file your FAFSA before applying for admission to a college, but the schools will generally not package an award offer for you until you have been admitted to their school.

Financial aid is granted to each individual after the cost of attending the college or university and the expected amount the family can contribute is determined. Grants, merit-based scholarships, and loans vary depending on each person’s unique financial situation and on the standards and requirements of the college or university they are applying to.

Children or grandchildren do not inherit student debt, but it is important to remember that even after declaring bankruptcy, student loan debt will not be forgiven.

Students are encouraged to submit FAFSA early and within the priority deadline of each school they apply to. The earlier they submit, the sooner their application will be reviewed and that also comes with the possibility of receiving more financial aid.

  1. You can visit FAFSA4caster https://fafsa.ed.gov/spa/fafsa4c/?locale=en_US#/landing where you will get an estimate on your eligibility for federal student aid. Your estimate will be shown in the “College Cost Worksheet” where you can also provide estimated amounts of other student aid and savings that can go towards your college education.
  2. You can also contact each university you are applying to and ask for a pre-read of your FAFSA application. More often, universities can scan through your application and tell you how much financial aid you will likely receive.

If the student has all the documents ready, the application can be completed within as soon as 2 hours.

Financial Aid Terms

High school students need to keep the SAT and ACT exam on their radar. These exams are measures of what the student knows and their ability to understand coursework. The results of these exams are used by college admissions boards in deciding:

  • Merit Scholarships
  • Enrollment

And may also be required for:
  • Course Placement in College
  • Academic Counseling
  • Institutional Research

Finding the best ACT and SAT strategy will help students study and achieve their career and college goals.

Watch our ACT and SAT Strategy Workshop Webinar Video with Coach Allen Ziga from Two Times Tutoring for more test prep advice and assistance.

ACT SAT Student Questions

What types of questions will be in SAT/ACT?

SAT Section (4 sections) ACT Section (5 sections)
Reading Reading
Writing English
Math (No Calculator and Calculator) Math
Essay (Optional) Science
Essay (Optional)

The SAT scores are ranging from 400 to 1600 while the ACT scores are ranging from 1 to 36.

One suggestion is to always read the questions before moving into the passage. This way students can understand what information they should focus on in each reading passage.

Students should spend 6 months studying and practicing for an SAT/ACT exam. If this is not possible, it is strongly recommended that students start at least 2 months before the exam.

The essay section is optional and its scores will not affect your total SAT/ACT scores. You can do the essay section if the university requires this information or if you are applying for a major that requires analytical writing skills

Yes. You can use calculators for the ACT Math section only. For SAT, there is one Math section where you are not allowed to use calculators.

Websites: Khan Academy SAT prep course, Alexa Laine’s Youtube Channel: Get a 36 on the ACT/ 8 easy Tips. 5 Academy’s Youtube Channel: Best ACT strategies and tricks that help me improve 15 points.

Books: The Princeton Review ACT/ACT premium prep, Barron’s ACT 36 aiming for the perfect scores.

No. Each section of the ACT covers 25% of the total scores. If you do well in the Math section, that score will not make up for other sections that you don’t do well.