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The Governor's Minority Students College
Preparation Program is for minority students who have
completed the eighth grade and are in Paducah and McCracken
County School System. The program is conducted throughout
the year with monitoring, tutorial assistance, cultural
activities and parent information networking.
The Governor's Minority Students College Preparation
Program seeks to:
- Expose students to college to encourage them to pursue
a college education and career
- Empower and prepare students for college by improving
their math and reading skills
- Expose students to career opportunities as well as
broaden their horizon by exposing them to several diverse
experiences
- Expose students to new and emerging careers through
industry visits and hands-on career exploration at the
college
- Encourage students to develop an appreciation for
the arts by exploring cultural events in Paducah and
surrounding areas
- Expose students to techniques to improve their study
skills
- Provide an opportunity for the students to participate
in the City of Paducah Summer Youth Program
- Monitor the progress of students to provide early
intervention
To see photographs from this year's recent
summer program, click
here.
For more information, contact coordinator
Johnette Mends-Cole.
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