Create Your DreamsCollege & Career Success Fund
Assists with college and career expenses for our young adults.
Young adults seeking a college degree
From createyourdreams.org/programs ↗About this program
Last year $20,000 of financial assistance was awarded to CYD students seeking a college degree. Without our help, many of our students would not be able to attend college at all. This year we have assisted with tuition, meal plans, transportation, books, and dorm fees.
This fund includes individual meetings with alums, quarterly educational group sessions covering resume building, career exploration/development, and financial literacy. This fund also provides an opportunity for our alumni to give back through our Alumni Giving Circle. Last year, 80% of our alumni gave of their time and money.
College & Career Success Fund Provides: Mentorship peer and adult mentors; Holistic Services includes emotional, personal, and academic services; Robust Networks strong alumni and professional networks; Connect with On-Campus Resources therapeutic & educational support; Career Development resumes and internships; Year-round financial aid & FAFSA assistance; Dorm Supplies; Staying Connected care packages, personalized on-demand support
Questions
What kind of expenses does the fund help with?
This year we have assisted with tuition, meal plans, transportation, books, and dorm fees.
What does the fund include beyond financial help?
This fund includes individual meetings with alums, quarterly educational group sessions covering resume building, career exploration/development, and financial literacy.
Details
- Who
- Young adults seeking a college degree
Run by
AfterSchoolCYD’s AfterSchool program provides a structured curriculum that complements and links to their Atlanta Public School curriculum, as well as providing a safe and nurturing environment that supports their social and emotional development.TutoringCYD’s Tutoring supports our high academic expectations by requiring tutoring for students who do not maintain a “B” average in any subject.Weekend EnrichmentCYD’s Weekend Enrichment programming provides evening, weekend, and school break activities for students, including book club, Fun Friday, art club, fitness club, community service projects, and field trips.