HOW OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Opportunity Scholars program was created to assist students and families of limited means to pursue an education leading to a well-paid career position. Our program seeks to provide an avenue for students whose families may not have the financial resources to earn a degree, certification, or skills necessary for achieving their desired career goals. In short, Opportunity Scholars serves to help fill in the gaps between education and employment by providing students and their families the means to compete successfully in their desired career as an opportunity for all students!
The OS framework begins by developing an individualized pathway for each student, assigning counselors and/or coaches, and designating peer support groups. The student's pathway may lead to vocational jobs such as building trades or equipment technicians, to associate degree positions such as dental assistant, auto technician, pharmacy technician, and in many cases to University professional degrees in education, healthcare, criminal justice, accounting, or information technology.