Mission

Youth and Pre-College Program participants engage in a number of personal development activities throughout the summer that focus on five key areas of growth:

1. Personal characteristics (self-esteem, honesty, fairness)
2. Communication skills (constructive criticism, listening skills)
3. Leadership abilities (responsibility, tolerance, flexibility)
4. Teamwork skills (collective decision making, treating others with respect)
5. Future planning (setting long-term goals, planning ahead)

The primary goal of UCC's Youth and Pre-College Programs to increase the graduation rate of Hispanics in Milwaukee and encourage continued education beyond high school to improve the long-term earning power of the students. The significant long-term outcomes include:

• A higher percentage of Hispanic students will gain entrance into the college/technical degree or apprenticeship program of their choice.
• Students successful in high school and beyond will build a bridge to self-sufficiency for Hispanics.
• Future leaders of Hispanic origin will be nurtured to fill the existing gap for such leadership.

Specific services made available to all students include:

• After school tutoring in core subjects
• Academic and personal counseling
• Workshops on setting goals and study skills
• One-on-one mentoring
• After school and summer recreation and enrichment programs
• Visits to college campuses, businesses, and cultural events
• ACT preparation (10 sessions at 2 hours each)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Athletic leagues and open gym