Empowering Future Leaders
At College 1st Program, we specialize in empowering students through the facilitation of College Readiness CAMPs to promote the importance of completing a post-secondary education, career exploration, and essential success skills development.
THE COLLEGE 1ST PROGRAM EXISTS TO:
Promote the importance of completing a
post-secondary education.
Expose students to diverse and fast-growing career opportunities through engaging, hands-on activities and mentorship.
Prepare students with the essential skills, such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, needed for college, career, and life success.
EXPECTED RESULTS
IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Students gain confidence and perform better through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
INCREASE STUDENT ATTENDANCE
CAMPs foster curiosity and connection, encouraging active attendance, and participation in and beyond the classroom.
IGNITE
EARLY COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING
Students explore real-world pathways, setting goals and building skills for future success.
COLLEGE 1ST CAMP HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
TESTIMONIALS
Emiliano G.
UTRGV GEAR UP Student
“I really enjoyed this CAMP! It helped me explore different careers and new technology, and motivated me to find the right path for myself!"
Anika B.
UTRGV Upward Bound Student
"My experience was great! This helped me figuring out what I want to do, and definitely motivated me to be college ready!"
Lania C.
Region 16 ESC Student
“It was really exciting! It's helping me push my way to college, and to learn about different careers. I got to learn different attitudes, and skills to help me achieve success in life!”
"Give your students the
College 1st CAMP Experience!"
Since 2013, we have partnered with school districts, Education Service Centers (ESCs), and community outreach programs to facilitate College and Career Readiness CAMPs. We work with special student population programs such as Title I, Migrant, McKinney-Vento, Bilingual, Special Education, and ACE 21st Century After-School Programs. We also collaborate with university and college community outreach initiatives such as GEAR UP, Talent Search, and Upward Bound.
Are you interested in giving your students the College 1st CAMP experience?
+1750
CAMP Sessions
+700
Family Engagement Sessions
+76,000
Students
+45,500
Families
The College 1st program is a joint initiative implemented in partnership with Visionary Leaders from School Districts, Educational Service Centers, and Post-secondary Institutions.
PARTNERSHIPS
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Vanguard Academy
Edinburg ISD
Somerset ISD
Eagle Pass ISD
Roma ISD
Jim Hogg ISD
San Felipe del Río
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