What Resources are Required to

Attend Post- Secondary Education?

Maria Gabriela Guillen Ramirez

Tarleton State
University
899 Mt. Zion Rd. Bldg.2 Room 115
Midlothian TX, 76065 https://www.upwa
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 Many high school graduates do not attend post-
What kind of
secondary education
resources
There are many reasons to this consequence and
we need to
many come from the resources that high
provide high schools, teachers and counselors do not provide
school
Like many of you here today, we know that to
students to be here it has been a challenge and many high
be able to school graduates are not ready to take this
succeed? challenge
What are
some steps I have been part of an amazing organization
we can take called Opportunity Resources Services-Upward
Bound.
to change
these I started as a student and now I have become
another staff member.
students
lives and This non-profit organization provides the right
provide them resources for young students to succeed in post-
secondary education.
with the right
resources?
 The Regular Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math
If you are and Science programs identify and assist individuals
from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential
wondering to succeed in higher education and math/science fields.
how we The following main points are describing, how we
help operate, what we do, and how we makes the difference.
students? UB & UBMS programs provides academic support,
career mentoring, college advising, and financial aid
counseling to participants with the ultimate goal of
ensuring they complete high school, and enroll in and
complete a program of postsecondary education.
 Access & Exposure
Our Core Open & Honest Communication
Values: Community Development
Organizational Efficacy
 The Upward Bound Program and Upward
Bound Math & Science Program at ORS are
each 100% federally funded by the U.S.
How do we Department of Education for $250,000 annually.
operate? All programs welcome and encourage
participation by interested individuals regardless
of race, national origin, gender or disability.
 In regards of how we operate there is the most
important thing of our organization, what we do
for students.
In order to engage our students and inspire them
How do we to reach their goals, ORS provides access to
operate? information and technology, and exposure to
opportunities to expand their base of knowledge.
 Opportunity Resource Services-Upward Bound
is dedicated to providing information and
resources to empower high school individuals in
achieving their goals in post-secondary
education.
What we With the way we help high school students and
do? the resources we provide at the end what makes
the difference is changing the life of a high
school student.
What High school graduates are more likely to attend
a post-secondary institution with the right
makes the resources. ORS-Upward Bound is one of many
difference organization that focuses in making this goal
? happened
 My position is simple but very important. I am one of
eighth tutors who serve the students with tutoring on
every class subject. My tutor services are mainly in
Spanish, FAFSA, and how to apply for scholarships.
We provide tutor services 4 days a week for two hours
ORS-Upward after school. This is a year round job because we also
Bound have a summer program that we held at a college
campus and the students get to experience what is like to
live the dorm life and take college classes.
The high school seniors get a special treat by having the
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the campus. Not only do we provide classes and real
work experience but we also have tours to many
universities and sometimes educational/ fun trips
 What We Do
The Educational Opportunity Center is a program that assists
in helping you plan and take your next step in education. We
want to partner with you in your journey to achieve your
goals.
ORS-EOC Who Is Approved
Educational Anyone who is a citizen, national or permanent resident of the
Opportunity U.S.
Anyone who expresses a desire to enroll, or is enrolled in
Center college and asks for help with applying for college or
financial aid.
Education is a dream for so many of us. Let us help you make
that dream come true.
https://www.eoccleburne.com/
 To be Good
Leaders, we Need
Good Resources!
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