ASPIRE is expanding. ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Program In Reach of Everyone) provides information and access to postsecondary education and training to students from middle school through community college. ASPIRE is open to all students, especially those who may not consider education or training beyond high school an option. ASPIRE gets results by: Providing free […]

The Oregon Student Access Commission is pleased to introduce a series of podcasts devoted to topics of interest to students, adult learners, families, and other key audiences. Check back regularly for new podcasts on a wide range of topics, such as; finding funds for college, applying for scholarships, filing for education tax credits and refunds,

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What is ASPIRE Middle School? A group mentoring pilot project that introduces planning for training and education beyond high school to middle school students and their families.  The program is structured so that the curriculum fits within the site’s schedule in a way that best suits its existing program. Screened and trained volunteers and site staff will

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eASPIRE

What is eASPIRE? An Internet-based version of ASPIRE. Like ASPIRE, eASPIRE provides one-on-one mentoring to high school students. The curriculum is delivered by volunteer e-mentors utilizing a secure, monitored web-based system. All coordinators and volunteers are carefully screened and trained and are given specific tools and techniques to develop this unique relationship with students. E-mentoring removes the

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Who are ASPIRE Volunteer Mentors? The ASPIRE Mentor position attracts a broad spectrum of adult volunteers. Many are parents/guardians of students at the ASPIRE site, professionals, some of whom are the first in their family to attend college, or retired community members. Volunteers do not have to have attended college themselves to be effective ASPIRE mentors. Volunteer mentors

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ASPIRE is expanding. ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Program In Reach of Everyone) provides information and access to postsecondary education and training to students from middle school through community college. ASPIRE is open to all students, especially those who may not consider education or training beyond high school an option. ASPIRE gets results by: Providing free

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You may or may not know what you want to do after high school. Whether you want to be a painter or a doctor, a cosmetologist or a lawyer, a truck driver or a web designer, you will most likely need more schooling or training to successfully reach your career goals. ASPIRE is here to

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As an ASPIRE mentor, you will play a unique role in the life of a student as you help guide and assist them in pursuing education and training beyond high school. Why should I mentor a student? Mentoring helps: Create an interest in education and training beyond high school Improve classroom attendance Increase scholastic ability

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