August to May:

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The Change for Prosperity Mentoring Program (CFP) Change for Prosperity (CFP) is a postsecondary education and career preparation program for middle and high school girls in underserved communities in Valdosta, Georgia. The purpose of CFP is to help youth stay on track for high school graduation, explore college and career options, and enroll in postsecondary education. CFP provides opportunities that help youth develop relationships, skills, and resources to achieve well-being and success. Meeting those needs during adolescent development paves a successful road to adulthood. 

 

Program Objectives

CFP aims to:

(1) Increase the high school graduation rate of youth in Valdosta's underserved communities by ensuring that participating youth attend school and earn competitive GPAs.

(2) Increase workforce-related interest and skill set through after-school and summer internships and workshops.

(3) Increase the number of youths in Valdosta's underserved communities who are college ready through support with FAFSA and other financial aid, SAT/ACT Prep, and college exposure opportunities. 

(4) Increase the number of youths from Valdosta's underserved communities who enroll in postsecondary education.

 

 

Program Activities

CFP recruit’s students in the 8th grade and supports them through high school graduation in a grade-based cohort model. In 8th grade, students transition into more frequent engagement activities, including weekly sessions for tutoring, mentoring, relationship building, and life skills development; a workshop on one Saturday per month focused on college and career exploration; as well as opportunities for junior and seniors to intern in local businesses. Students attend quarterly life skills events.