Program Details
ASPIRE at Elkton High School
Contact Information
Coordinator: Cathy Adkins
Voice: (541) 584-2228
Email: Cathy.adkins@elkton.k12.or.us
Program Description
ASPIRE Advisor Volunteers help high school students to envision a future of possibilities. They provide one-on-one mentoring that includes academic preparation, scholarship search, career exploration, college choice and financial aid. College is defined as any 2-year or 4-year college, or vocational/technical school. ASPIRE is not just for high-achieving or at-risk students but serves the whole student body. By being inclusive, we are more likely to reach the student who believes a postsecondary education is unobtainable. ASPIRE Advisors are matched with 1 to 10 students. Currently there are more than 250 volunteers at 28 schools statewide. The ASPIRE program provides training and resource materials.
Population Served
Elkton High School students who request an ASPIRE advisor.
Goals and Objectives
Provide mentoring and resources to help students access education and training beyond high school. - Help high schools build a sustainable community of volunteer mentors. - Educate students and families about the scholarship application process and other options for paying for postsecondary education.
Ages Served
14 to 18
Types of Mentoring
- One-on-One
Type of Mentoring Program
- School-based
Mentor Profile
Qualifications for ASPIRE Advisors: positive self-esteem, desire/ability to work and talk with students, sensitivity to problems faced by teenagers, dependability, strong sense of commitment, ability to maintain patient, nonjudgmental attitude.
Hours Needed
- Afternoon: Noon to 3 pm
- After School: 3 pm to 5 pm
Locations Served
- Elkton
- Scottsburg
- Wells Creek
