TRIO Upward Bound

• TRiO Café
  An open-style virtual space to engage in group dialogue, coaching, and support with academics, employment, scholarships, life, etc. Invest at least once a week when school in session
• Wolfpack Wednesdays
  An optional community session during WPS Academic Enrichment Class. Participate as often as possible or necessary.
• PEEPS - Participants Emotionally Engaging with Peer Support
  Our optional engagement opportunity to meet peers, make connections and receive support. Join as often as possible.
• Individualized Coaching
  Personal advising and support with academic and career planning. Schedule individual appointment at least once a semester, ideally monthly, as often as necessary.
• Personal and Leadership Development Opportunities 
  Gain access to specialized curriculum, resources, and field trips. Invest in personalized opportunities as often as possible.
• Stipend and Work-Study Opportunities 
  Engage collaboratively with staff to earn while you learn with the possibility of co-creating summer leadership and work-study role during summer prior to and after senior year. Be an active and engaged participant in good standing with the program to be eligible for annual stipend

• Summer Academy
  (June 1 – July 9, 2021 - Virtual)
  Project Based Learning TBD 2021

• Summer Bridge
  (June 1 – August 9, 2021 - Virtual, unless required by course selection)
  College enrollment and job placement support; graduates in good standing may be eligible to take a college course at no cost during the summer term at FRCC

Participants must meet all of the following:

• Attend Westminster High School
• Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or have the intent to become a Permanent Resident
• Demonstrate need with potential for success
• Show commitment to program services

AND must meet at least one of the following:

• Be first-generation college bound (neither natural nor adoptive parent(s)/guardian(s) earned a four-year college degree)
• Meet income eligibility requirements as determined by federal guidelines (to be determined by staff

Chat with the TRIO UB Director Koreeña Montoya via phone (303) 404-5561 or email.

OR

Join an online session:

• Join AE WolfPack Community Session
• Join PEEPS
• Join TRiO Café

Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:59 pm for services during the 2020-21 Academic Year. Applicants will be considered on a first to apply, first to be interviewed basis. The application will remain open, and some may be put on a waiting list if spaces are unavailable. Applications submitted by Monday, March 22, 2021 will be invited to complete an interview during spring break.

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will complete an online interview with TRIO UB Director and/or Academic Counselor to determine eligibility and good fit for the program. Participant will be required to submit current transcripts during the interview and may be asked to complete recommendation form from assigned WHS counselor or other WHS teachers as needed to determine need for program services.

Accepted applicants must regularly participate in program activities to demonstrate commitment within 60 days during the academic year or 10 days during the summer before active participant status is granted. Once admitted and active, participants can receive services throughout high school and through the summer upon graduating from high school. 

Active participants are eligible for individual coaching sessions, specialized curriculum, annual stipends, additional resources, and leadership opportunities. Participants who demonstrate leadership are eligible for work-study roles during the summer prior to and after senior year. Participants must attend at least one offering a week during the school year and are highly encouraged to participate in summer programming. Mentorship and network connections will remain throughout college until completion of an associate's or bachelor's degree so long-term engagement with TRIO UB Program is essential to meet program objectives.