Preparing at-risk Teens for Higher Education
Teen Connection is the first comprehensive college preparatory program for low- to average-achieving teenagers in the Pilsen community. This intensive program helps more teens focus on developing the skills and finding the resources needed for successfully graduating from high school, navigating the college admissions process, and transitioning into college.
With strong peer support and mentorship, Teen Connection has helped more than 60 teens, who will be the first in their families to attend and graduate from college, achieve their academic goals and resist external pressures, such as gang recruitment. Students in the Teen Connection program are respectfully referred to as Fellows. Fellows are challenged by Gads Hill Center staff and volunteers to beat the odds against their success.
Statistics:
- In our community, 1 out of every 3 teens drops out of high school.
- 100% of students who have completed the Teen Connection program have enrolled in college.
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