Mission Statement for PLAN4SUCCESS

PLAN4SUCCESS is dedicated to empowering underserved high school and college students in the Chicagoland area through comprehensive programs focused on college preparation, career development, and civic engagement. We strive to bridge educational gaps by connecting students with essential resources, skills, and an ecosystem of community support.

Vision Statement for PLAN4SUCCESS

Our vision is to create a supportive and transformative ecosystem where every young person, irrespective of their background, has access to the tools and opportunities needed to thrive academically, professionally, and personally, thereby fostering resilient communities enriched by their success and engagement.

Goals for PLAN4SUCCESS Over the Next Year:

Increase Scholarship Impact:

-Goal: Award scholarships to a higher number of college-bound students (237 Scholarships Awarded since 2016)

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Expand Workshop and Conference Reach:

-Goal: Reach a broader audience with workshops and PLAN2LEAD TEEN SUMMIT with life skills, career development, and college preparation for our teen cohort.

-Support Needed: Sponsorship, partnerships with educational institutions, and marketing assistance to promote events

Enhance Wrap-Around Services:

-Goal: Strengthen wrap-around services to better support students in overcoming challenges

-Support Needed: Volunteer mentors, additional resources, and partnerships with organizations offering complementary services. Become a mentor for our PLAN4SUCCESS CONNECT Initiative

Promote Civic Engagement:

-Goal: Increase student participation in civic engagement opportunities

-Support Needed: Community partnerships, volunteers for initiatives, and awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of civic engagement

Empower College Advisory Board and Ambassadors:

-Goal: Provide more leadership opportunities for the College Advisory Board and Ambassadors network students. Also, continue the development of our PLAN2THRIVE Mental Health & Wellness initiative

-Support Needed: Insights from industry experts, networking opportunities, internships, and resources to help students effectively fulfill their roles

Expand Teen Advisory Board programs, PLAN2LEAD TEEN SUMMIT, and COMMUNITY CHAMPION Initiative

-Goal: Fully develop our city-wide program initiatives to serve the Chicagoland communities

-Established support from a Parent Advisory Board and communities around the city