Aspires West Pasadena

Description

AWP seeks to instill positive social values and provide training in fundamental academic and social skills for students and parents by promoting the following components:

• Mentorship - AWP recruits mentors from Pasadena and surrounding communities by way of local congregations, organizations and academic institutions. Mentors provide tutoring, training in employment skills, counseling, and other resources that will enable students to complete their high school education, to be fully prepared for entrance into higher education, and to successfully pursue careers of their choice.

• Family - AWP strives to cultivate meaningful relationships with parents and to provide a support system for families. Parents, guardians, and other significant adults are offered classes in Early Childhood Development, are provided assistance with creating resumes and practicing mock interviews, and are assisted with development of social skills and grooming as needed. Students are provided training in Youth Advocacy, informing them of their rights (including Kids and the Law).

• Education - Provide resources, opportunities, and support to enable students to succeed in school. Academic assistance is provided for elementary, middle and high school courses by way of Personalized Education Methods (PEM). Students are exposed to career opportunities by way of field trips and adult Role Model assignments. 95% of past AWP high school student participants have either graduated or are currently attending college.

• Service - Develop and maintain contact with schools and teachers, and provide support, counseling and assistance with the student’s academic experience. AWP works directly with schools, churches, social/civic organizations and businesses in the local Pasadena area and neighboring communities.

AWP needs volunteers to assist in this important effort to rescue our youth from the dangers of educational failure. We urge you to contact a member of the Board of Directors or sign up here on our website and volunteer your services. Every individual can contribute to the success of this community-based program in some way.