Summary
Alex was placed with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to work with a program called Opportunities for Post-Secondary Success (OPS). This program is focused on helping high schoolers build skills needed for life after high school. The goal is to allow youth to build an arsenal of skills, and overcome any obstacles they might have in front of them to get a job, move through application processes, and attend college. Additionally, the program will help them develop life skills they need to have for life after high school graduation.
Overview
Created systems for enrollment and incentives for youth to stay engaged from 8th grade to post-graduation
Surveyed needs and desires of the participants of program
Coordinated and developed workshops and speakers for one year of program based on survey results
Impact
30 youth projected to enroll over one year period
Articles written by Alex
Alex shares how her experience as a first generation college student helped guide the development of a program that supports youth navigating a similar path.