2025 Early College Summit

This session delves into the Early College Application Support Model developed at Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy, which was specifically designed to increase First-Generation College Students' (FGCS) completion rates of early college applications.  Participants will gain insight into the structured, hands-on approach that addresses common barriers such as lack of awareness, insufficient guidance, and limited resources.  The model leverages strategic interventions, including one-on-one mentorship and application workshops to create a pathway for success.  Through interactive discussions and practical tools, attendees will leave equipped to implement a tailored support system for FGCS in their own schools or districts.

In this showcase, attendees will learn about the Seminar Program that is implemented at the Early College of Forsyth in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  This program was created to provide academic support for students as they navigate completing their high school and college courses. In the past five years, the program has added social-emotional learning as a component of the curriculum to support the whole student.  The presenter will highlight the curriculum that has been created for students’ Sophomore year.

The power of any network lies in building strong connections among members. During this role-alike networking session, join peers and colleagues to connect around role-alike discussion of topics important to your work in the early college ecosystem through a facilitated networking conversation.