A youth development agency offering a relationship-centered approach to help young people access and attain a mix of the educational, employment, and personal skills that contribute to their success.
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Education Services
The cornerstone of OPP's success is our overarching relationship centered approach for building connections with youth that last. We work with high school youth, out-of-school youth and youth enrolled in post-secondary education institutions, helping them to reach their educational and career goals.
ACADEMIC SERVICES
OPP offers academic tutoring assistance after-school, working closely with Hartford Public Schools to support the academic progress of youth at critical transitions. Activities include:
- Review of high school coursework for college entrance requirements
- Tutoring through nationally-recognized programs, such as Education 2020 and Khan Academy
- Assistance from a certified teacher to achieve a high school diploma online through nationally-recognized Penn Foster program
- Preparation for SAT college entrance exam
COLLEGE PLANNING & RETENTION SERVICES
Our Piece of the Pie also provides comprehensive post-secondary and career guidance services to youth and their families. These services include:
- College Bridge Program
- College application guidance
- Assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications
- Regularly scheduled college tours
- Retention services
OPP staff maintain contact with youth once they are enrolled in college, coordinate an annual job fair for Hartford college youth and area employers, and assist college youth to obtain internships, summer and part-time employment.
OPP offers a two-part integrated strategy: College and Post-Secondary Planning, and College Retention Services to help urban youth get into college and stay there.
Pathways is funded in part by the US Department of Labor.
