The STRIVE CommitmentAccept STRIVE by signing the commitment form.
Attend classes regularly. Report to classes on time. Bring appropriate learning materials to class. Participate in the learning activities. Treat others with respect and dignity. Obey reasonable requests of the teachers. What happens at STRIVE “Power Meetings”? There is a lead facilitator at each school. We try to have a minimum 1-to-5 ratio of volunteers to students to facilitate small group discussions. After the short presentation of the topic of the day, we break up into small groups as often as possible to help get all students involved. "Power Meetings" Topics: Introductions and expectations. Improvement requires change: Attitude 1. College check-in, grants and scholarships. Goal setting. Time management. Career Day. Making good choices, decision making. Improvement requires change: Habits. Building self-confidence, overcoming obstacles. Improvement requires change: Attitude 2. Friend raising, networking. Improvement requires change: Organization. Stress reduction. Ethics and morality. Positive & negative influences Setting priorities – family, friends & work. |
STRIVE ScholarshipsScholarships awarded varies every year. Last year, over $6,000 was awarded!
To date North Hennepin Community College, Hennepin Technical College, and Anoka/Ramsey Community College match STRIVE scholarships. More will be added in time. Testimonials from Students “You get ideas of how to improve grades and habits.” “I like the free food.” “I think it helps kids realize you don’t need to be really smart to succeed. You just need to apply yourself.” “Helped me to set goals and plan.” |