Benson Polytechnic High School
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
546 NE 12th AvePortland, OR 97232 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Mission: LÁMP:ARA aims to enhance Latino student’s overall high school experiences; support them in developing core academic, personal, professional and communication skills; foster in students core civic and leadership proficiencies that will serve them personally and professionally.
Description
LÁMP:ARA: Latinos Adelante Mentor Program: Apoyo Recursos Académicos at Benson High school is an academic success and retention program which pairs Latino Freshman and Sophomores with Latino College Access Coaches from nearby colleges campuses to offer them personalized mentorship, academic support professional guidance, college preparation and leadership trainings.
Throughout the 2016-2017 school year Benson Polytechnic High School will be offering Latino Freshmen and Sophomores the opportunity to work with College Coaches- volunteer academic support and tutors. These College Coaches will meet with students in small groups to assist Benson Latino students with their homework, connect students to volunteer/internship opportunities, and offer college and career guidance. These sessions will have a strong emphasis on college and career exploration, study skills/critical thinking, and civic engagement activities. By providing information, guidance, and encouragement, these College Coaches will help nurture students’ post-high school aspirations and prepare them for college and the work force by advising them how to make successful transitions.
College Access Coaches should:
- Be attending a college or university
- Fill out an application (available on the website)
- Be able to complete at background check to volunteer at Portland Public Schools