Each spring semester, a cohort of rising eighth grade students are selected to participate in the program, based on  their academic, social, emotional and skills-based needs to maintain a pathway for success.

Throughout each year, participants receive visits from guest speakers across various industries and career paths, participate in interactive skills building workshops and attend first-time art and cultural experiences. Each intervention is utilized to grow the personal, academic and socio-emotional wellness of participants, supported throughout with mentorship.

WACO empowers each participant to identify their dreams, and with a support of a mentor, gain the clarity, discipline and skill to achieve their dreams.

For more information about the mentorship program or to volunteer your time, please contact our Director of Education.