Outreach and Special Programs
Programs
K-8th Early Outreach
Outreach and Special Programs intends to collaborate with school districts and local community organizations to enhance the academic preparation and increase college awareness for our youth grades K-8.
Central Valley Cal SOAP
Cal-SOAP aims to raise the academic achievement and college/university enrollment levels of students from low-income thresholds, elementary and secondary schools, geographic regions with documented low-eligibility and/or college participation rates, and students who are first in their families to attend college. The program offers academic tutoring, advisement, college and test preparation, financial aid, scholarships, transferring, loan workshops, and college campus field trips. Cal-SOAP currently provides student and parent support services in the Kerman, Mendota, Firebaugh and Golden Plains Unified School Districts.
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Educational Opportunity Center
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) provides services to low-income and/or first generation eligible adults desiring to enter into post-secondary educational programs. The program is designed to identify and assist individuals who desire to enter or re-enroll, navigate the college admission and financial aid processes. The purpose is to increase the number of underrepresented adults enrolling into post-secondary educational institutions, including the military-connected students and their families.
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Educational Talent Search Programs
Talent Search is a college preparatory and outreach program designed to assist and serve students in 9-12 grade from Central Valley High Schools and to encourage participants to complete secondary education and to undertake a program in post-secondary education. Our program staff conducts various informational workshops on topics such as post-secondary options, admissions procedure, financial aid, and career choices.
Fresno State ETS & Porterville College ETS Programs
Upward Bound Programs
Upward Bound Programs at California State University, Fresno serve low-income, first-generation college bound high school students who have the potential to succeed in college, but need additional support to reach their potential. Upward Bound provides opportunities and assistance to students in acquiring the academic skill development and motivational support through teaching and counseling.
Programs available for Fresno and Madera UnifiedAll students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, who are interested in the programs and initiatives offered through Outreach and Special Programs are welcome.