The Madera Community College Center Upward Bound program is a pre-collegiate program to support increase rates of college enrollment among high school students.
Academic Year
*After School Tutorials*Assistance with College Entrance Exams/Applications
*Assistance with Financial Aid Information
*Financial Literacy Workshops
*Guidance and Advising
*Community Service Projects
Summer Program
*Classes with College Professors
*Career Planning
*Participation Stipend/Check
*Field Trips to Colleges and Universities
Who is eligible?
*Have an interest in attending college upon high school graduation
*Commit to program through high school graduation
*Be from a low-income family
*Be a first-generation college bound student (Parents do not have a 4-year degree)
*Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Upward Bound Math/Science
*Same as above, plus the following...
*Have an interest in pursuing a college degree in Math and Science Fields
Contact Us:
Madera Community College Center Upward Bound Program
30277 Ave 12, Madera, CA 93638
P: (559) 675-4721
Upward Bound is a Federally Funded TRiO Program
Purpose:
Students who have completed their junior year and have been participating consistently in Upward Bound are given the opportunity to work in professional areas and learn new and innovative skills.
Goal:
The goal of the Summer Internship Program is to encourage higher education through productive work experiences in a field related to the students's academic and career goals.
Guidelines for Potential Employers:
An organization that participates in the internship education program must agree to the guidelines provided:
- The employer must understand and be committed to the concept of internship education.
- The employer should provide appropriate notification to the student/employee of rules and regulations, working conditions, and company policies and procedures, as with any new hire.
- The job must provide educational experiences in an area directly related to the student's course of study or career goals, as determined by Upward Bound in conjunction with the employer.
- The job must provide meaningful and challenging experiences that will increase student learning.
- Provide an opportunity for students to work a minimum of 40 hours during the course of five weeks.
- Cooperate with Upward Bound and the student to jointly develop specific learning objectives for the internship period.
- The employer agrees to evaluate the student's performance and progress toward meeting specified learning objectives.
- The employer must practice equal employment opportunities, and must provide a safe and secure work environment for the student.
Upward Bound is a Federally Funded TRiO Program
