At Many Mansions, we prioritize access to higher learning and vocational training as a pathway out of poverty. With programming that spans from kindergarten to higher education, we have the benefit of supporting a young person’s growth and development over many years.
We aim to start early and stay consistent. Young teens, who just last year were Many Mansions campers themselves, go on to volunteer as Junior Counselors. They gain valuable employment skills as young educators and participate in an official interview process, as well as in post summer debriefs and resume writing workshops where they articulate and document their experience. Teens also go on field trips to visit college campuses and participate in various events throughout the year that are meant to build community and provide exposure to continuing education options.
During junior and senior years of high school, staff reaches out to teens and their families to discuss college and career options and to offer support in applications and financial aid. Staff also serve as the bridge between parents and college counselors at the local high schools to reduce barriers and ensure access.
All residents – teens and otherwise – are eligible for Many Mansions’ financial aid support, Vicky’s Scholarship Fund. Many of them go on to build successful careers—sometimes at Many Mansions itself.
See this year’s Vicky’s Scholarship Fund photo gallery!
Thank you to our College & Career Program Sponsor!
