RISE
STUDENT
PROGRAM
WELCOME
Who we are
RISE Team members are all PVUSD alumni, and have gone on to succeed in higher education either as current college students, recent graduates, or young professionals. We aim to provide current high school students with additional resources to help prepare for college. Our commitment to our hometown community is demonstrated by our program objective and goals found on our Why page.
OBJECTIVES
PVUSD students and RISE participants will…
GAIN RESOURCES:
Receive and retain functional and invaluable information that encompasses a plethora of aspects within the higher education landscape
MENTORSHIP:
Form valuable and grow sustainable long-term mentee-mentorship relationships through a safe and reliable process
INCLUSIVITY:
Encounter ample opportunities to be exposed to and discover inclusive & diverse practices that can be used in their professional, academic and personal lives
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HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU
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We aim to offer a plethora of RESOURCES that can assist you in navigating higher education
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Our MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM can provide you with guidance, motivation, and help answer all your potential questions
03
Through us and our services you will have the opportunity to NETWORK with alumni and your peers
OUR MANTRA
When you walk through that open door of opportunity, you don't slam it shut behind you. You hold it open.
Michelle Obama