College For Every Student engages every CFES Scholar in three high-impact practices – Mentoring, Leadership Through Service, and Pathways – that research has shown raise aspirations and develop the Essential Skills including, adaptability, grit, resilience, teamwork, leadership and other key qualities that promote social and educational uplift.
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MentoringEvery CFES Scholar has a mentor - a community member, college student, and/or peer – who provides a firsthand look at the confidence, attitude and habits it takes to succeed.
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Leadership Through ServiceCFES Scholars serve others, improve their communities and participate in ongoing leadership development and develop plans to share the benefits of their accomplishments. In the process, they build Essential Skills to help them succeed in college and in the 21st-century workforce.
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PathwaysCFES Scholars visit college campuses, interact with college students and faculty, and receive instructive exposure to the college admission process, financial aid programs, and other aspects of the higher education experience. Additionally, CFES Scholars get career guidance through mentors, role models, internships, job shadowing and other activities.
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