The Building Better Futures (BBF) Program goal is to remove obstacles students face during their high school journey and to guide them on a path to post-secondary opportunities and success. Services offered: 2-days of in-person tutoring Virtual enrichment sessions focused on college & workforce readiness. Special guest speakers Career Exploration Externship (CEE) Field Trips/ College Visits

Provides individual, couple and family therapy, adoption evaluation, business and organizational consultation. Some of the issues include divorce/separation, infidelity, pre-marital counseling, couple and marital enrichment, couple and family communication and conflict resolution, parenting and step-parenting, infertility, sexual difficulties, and work-family balance.

Provides mental health services, psychoeducational evaluation and counseling, supportive advice and educational workshops.

An educational prevention program serving middle and high school youth who are first generation to attend college, economically disadvantaged and/or need help in improving social skills and grades. Afterschool program consists of motivational life-skill workshops, guest speakers and field trips to colleges, sporting events, businesses, and exposure to culturally enriching activities. Youth perform community service through volunteering and runs the entire year.

Provides tutoring, educational support, SAT and college application preparation, college visits, and other related assistance to low-income middle and high school students who want to go to college.

Prepare your middle or high school student for life after graduation. This year-round outreach program prepares students for college through weekly workshops, community service projects, culturally enriching activities and college visits.

Provides support services, referral and resources to At Risk Students and their families.

Provides a program where students with disabilities and their parents can receive support and advocacy from VAIL to ensure they are receiving the services they need to be successful in school, receive appropriate IEP's and successfully transition to adult services upon graduation.

Project Discovery is designed to stimulate first-generation college-bound students through information and encouragement. Activities include cultural workshops, guidance in class selection, SOL and SAT preparatory classes, workshops in both financial aid and college life, and college campus tours. Project Discovery s curriculum offers students a place to define and build their character and their self-esteem through relationships established with one another and their Program Specialist.

A free, confidential service provided to middle and high school students. The program helps students develop healthy coping skills, make positive lifestyle choices and deal with the many challenges of adolescence.

Offers a community based mentoring program that addresses the problems of unequal access to higher education by low income and/or potential first generation college or post secondary students. Skyline CAP offers this program in collaboration with Madison County High School. In the local program, Skyline's Project Discovery students meet for workshops once a week to explore their options for life after high school. Participants are encouraged to take the hardest classes in which they can do well, and be involved in school and community activities. They also have the opportunity to visit at least three colleges or trade schools each year. College bound students are also encouraged to apply for at least twenty scholarships.

A post-secondary access program currently offered through 24 Partner Agencies throughout Virginia in grades four to twelve. Project Discovery encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education. This is the central administrative office for this program. Project Discovery is a proven and replicable program that will help any student succeed in high school and get into college. Over the last 11 years over 84% of our graduates have gone on to post secondary education. Our program is a proven mix to: *Mentoring; *Time Management Skills; *Study Skills; *Help with Remedial Classes; *Help with Advanced Classes; *Visioning and Planning for the Future; *College Admissions Help; *Financial Aid Assistance; *Financial Literacy; College Campus Visits.

Offers an educational and career development training program free of charge to young adults between the ages of 18-24 who did not complete high school and have a desire to improve the qualify of their lives. Program participants are given the opportunity to: obtain a GED, enroll at Thomas Nelson Community College and earn up to 5 college credits, earn a Virginia's Career Readiness Certificate (bronze, sliver or gold) credential, obtain short-term occupational training (Welding, HVAC, Medical Coding, Automotive, Carpentry, and many more), enhance basic workplace readiness skills.

Project Discovery is a community-based initiative that helps high school students stay in school and become the first in their families to attend college. The success of Project Discovery is the partnership between the community, public schools and colleges. STOP Incorporated implements Project Discovery in high schools in local high schools. Students in the 9th through 12th grades are eligible to participate. The initiative provides field trips to colleges and universities and financial aid application assistance. Funded to Serve the Cities of Chesapeake and Norfolk STOP's Technology Busprovides elementary to high school students with a mobile technology and training system that creates opportunities for inclusion in the computer programming industry. This initiative provides students onboard, at local multi-city stops, with code-building processes, mentorship and engagement to prepare them for future economic advancement. The Technology Bus provides learning opportunities in computer programming, software design, gaming and robotics and computer repair and maintenance. Funded to Serve the Cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and the Counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton Youth Development Initiatives are designed to engage youth in middle and high school. These programs provide opportunities for them to gain knowledge in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics fields through fun and innovative workshops covering these topics. STOP provides comprehensive summer camp experiences that focus on science and technology as well as tutorial sessions for youth focusing on areas of individual need to ensure that educational fundamentals are obtained. STOP's Youth Development initiatives also encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education. Serves the Cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and the Counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton

Provides support and information to low income and/or first generation high school students who are interested in attending college. Services include Saturday field trips to colleges, information regarding financial aid and college admissions, and monthly workshops designed to better prepare the student for college. The program takes place during the school year. Meeting times vary by location and according to need.

Provides school based intervention services to elementary, middle, and high school students focusing on behavior management, academic improvement, and life skill development. Services provided may include individual and/or group counseling, crisis intervention, behavior modification, and classroom coaching.

Holston Family Services is a ministry of Holston United Methodist Home for Children. Services include adoption, foster care, in-home services, and therapy.

Makes a difference in the lives of children who are seriously emotionally disturbed by providing a positive and caring role model, known as a mentor, who spends quality time finding a child's strengths and building on them. Mentors also teach social skills, anger management, and much more while also working with parents, and assisting with school-related challenges.

Provides a center of education and services for faculty, students, staff and community members both women and men to achieve undergraduate and graduate degrees. Schools/programs offered include: The School of Architecture, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Curry School of Education, Darden School of Graduate Business Administration, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Law, McIntire School of Commerce, School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing. Undergraduate Admissions Office: (434)982-3200 Financial Aid Office: (434)982-6000 Access UVA Financial Aid Program: (866)391-0063

Warren Coalition provides First Dollar Scholarships for students who need financial assistance to help with fees for Dual Enrollment, AP Testing, CNA Program and for Blue Ridge Technical School courses.

Provide college access, bridge, and college success programs to LCS students. Services provide students fair and equitable access to higher education and technical certification training programs after high school. Ensure that all children who graduate from Lynchburg City Schools are prepared for the next step in life including four-year college, two-year college, trade school, technical degrees, industry certifications, or military options Change the culture in the Lynchburg community to a PreK-16 school division Create a stream of qualified, educationally-prepared talent for the greater Lynchburg workforce Improve the quality of life in our community by investing in our most precious resource - our children - who are our future Compile and disseminate data on current and continuing post-secondary education trends for Lynchburg's youth Provide college and career opportunities for those who would not be able to otherwise

Provides preparation and tutoring in English, mathematics, science, foreign language, SAT prep, ACT prep, study and test- taking skills, career planning, time management, communication skills, problem solving, and more. Helps students research colleges and universities, and choose the college that is right for them. Help students apply to the college of their choice and apply for financial aid. Trips to colleges and universities for academic and athletic events are scheduled every year. Takes trips to plays and concerts during both the academic year and summer.

Identifies and assists individuals who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the post-secondary school of their choice. Talent Search also serves high school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete their education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth who complete high school and enroll in the post secondary education institution of their choice.

A federally funded program which encourages low income, first generation college or physically disabled students to attend college. The program serves students from 11 area intermediate and high schools. Upward Bound students participate in a year round program designed to enhance their academic skills and desire to attend college.

Program offered to high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree. During the academic year, students receive personal and academic counseling, tutorial assistance, supplemental instruction, as well as cultural and social enrichment experiences. A Summer Academy at the Chesapeake Campus provides students the opportunity to experience campus life while attending classes. The highlight of the summer program is a major cultural and educational field trip.