Transformational College and Career Access Programme (Delaware, USA)

Objective

To equip 59 Black, Latino, and low-income students aged 12–18 with the skills, support, and access needed to attend top universities and launch into high-earning careers, while also supporting 30 parents with workshops and resources.

The issue

Black, Latino, and low-income students in Delaware face systemic barriers such as under-resourced schools, limited access to advanced coursework, and lack of expert college advising, resulting in lower college enrolment and higher student debt. The project addresses these gaps by providing intensive advising, leadership development, and family engagement to change trajectories and foster economic mobility.

The partner: TeenSHARP, Inc

TeenSHARP is a nonprofit with a 16-year track record of transforming outcomes for underrepresented students and families, serving hundreds annually and building a community of 500+ alumni excelling at top colleges and in their careers.

Find out more at https://www.teensharp.org/

The project

Year-long Striver programme and Conquering College Admissions bootcamps for students, tailored coaching, financial literacy, bilingual workshops for parents, and a virtual delivery model. Key outcomes include increased access to selective colleges, reduced student debt, improved college readiness, empowered parents, enhanced career prospects, strengthened financial literacy, and long-term economic mobility.

Impact

• 59 direct student beneficiaries and 30 parents supported
• 95% of seniors admitted to selective four-year colleges
• Majority of students attend institutions that meet full financial need, significantly reducing long-term debt
• Alumni graduate with less than half the average U.S. student debt
• Long-term outcomes include improved income security, financial literacy, and career readiness, contributing to economic mobility and community leadership