The Empowerment Pipeline
High School Visitation Program
The Empowerment Pipeline visitation program provides group visits for high school students that are first-generation, students of color, low socioeconomic status, and/or undocumented students. The Empowerment Pipeline visits are lead by current Loyola students who are sucessfully navigating the academic and social transition to college life.
Vision
To interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and provide a channel for local underrepresented high school students to higher education through mentorship, social justice and diversity education, self-reflection, and empowerment.
Goals
- Analyze challenges that exist along the path to college
- Guide youth through the college search and transitional planning
- Foster identity-based empowerment among youth
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Interested in joining the Empowerment Pipeline Team? Positions are available for the 2013-2014 academic year! Follow this link for more information and to apply. Download the recommendation form here. Applications and recommendation letter(s) are due at 5pm on March 15, 2013. |
