Experiences for the students will include registering for classes, taking classes, attending a concert and other recreational events, and living in a college setting. Classes Red Mesa and California Southwest, with whom Calvin is doing this program, typically hold an event for youth every other year, and this year Calvin was asked to co-ordinate the program. Possibilities Southwest is part of the Pathways to Possibilities program that is held at Calvin every year. Students are introduced to the concept of higher education, and made aware of the benefits of higher education upon future employment possibilities and opportunities throughout life. Our job is to really get kids on the path, living responsible lives, being role models, avoiding the negative things that society offers.
College is one way to open up many doors.
But beyond that, I think Calvin is committed to seeing young people who are ethnic minorities to come to the college because they believe that we should reach out to a diverse group of people. And that includes people of colour who are well-endowed and people of colour who are less fortunate. Rather, many non-church kids become involved through church outreach programs and personal invitations from friends. When participants reach the junior and senior level in high school, they attend seminars on taking the ACT and speak with workers involved in industry, finding out the paths taken to successful careers. They also have the opportunity to participate in on-campus programs, like the program being held in New Mexico.