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The Pipeline to Higher Ed: NEED's Academic Enrichment Programs
What Enrichment Programs Are Offered Through NEED?
What happens when possibility meets preparation? At NEED, the answer is transformative educational pathways for students who might otherwise never consider college as an option.
Dr. Marcia Sturdivant's passion for student empowerment shines through as she details the organization's comprehensive approach to college readiness. Their flagship ACE (Access to College and Career Education) program doesn't just help students navigate applications—it builds a complete support system that includes parents, mentors, and career exploration opportunities tailored to each student's interests and abilities.
Particularly compelling are NEED's targeted initiatives addressing critical workforce gaps. The Pathways to African American Nurses and Teachers programs respond to alarming shortages in these professions, recognizing that representation directly impacts both health outcomes and academic achievement. By bringing Black professionals into schools to share their experiences and expertise, these programs have already sent dozens of students into nursing programs, creating a pipeline that will benefit communities for generations.
The organization's culturally responsive approach extends to their popular HBCU Tour, where students visit approximately 18 Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the eastern seaboard. For many participants, it's their first time seeing campuses filled with Black scholars—an experience described as "mesmerizing." Other innovative programs include Hip Hop Robotics for sixth-graders and a PEACE gardening initiative that connects environmental science with African cultural traditions.
Underpinning everything is NEED's scholarship program, providing crucial "last dollar" funding that bridges the gap between other financial aid and total college costs. As Dr. Sturdivant powerfully states, "Our kids are brilliant and can get into any college they desire. Paying for it is a different thing."
Ready to support this vital work? Visit www.Needld.org to learn how you can help unlock the power of education for students, families, and the future of our region.
To learn more about NEED visit:
https://www.NEEDLD.org
NEED
429 Fourth Avenue, 20th FL, Suite 2000
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-566-2760
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By Dr. Marcia SturdivantWhat Enrichment Programs Are Offered Through NEED?
What happens when possibility meets preparation? At NEED, the answer is transformative educational pathways for students who might otherwise never consider college as an option.
Dr. Marcia Sturdivant's passion for student empowerment shines through as she details the organization's comprehensive approach to college readiness. Their flagship ACE (Access to College and Career Education) program doesn't just help students navigate applications—it builds a complete support system that includes parents, mentors, and career exploration opportunities tailored to each student's interests and abilities.
Particularly compelling are NEED's targeted initiatives addressing critical workforce gaps. The Pathways to African American Nurses and Teachers programs respond to alarming shortages in these professions, recognizing that representation directly impacts both health outcomes and academic achievement. By bringing Black professionals into schools to share their experiences and expertise, these programs have already sent dozens of students into nursing programs, creating a pipeline that will benefit communities for generations.
The organization's culturally responsive approach extends to their popular HBCU Tour, where students visit approximately 18 Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the eastern seaboard. For many participants, it's their first time seeing campuses filled with Black scholars—an experience described as "mesmerizing." Other innovative programs include Hip Hop Robotics for sixth-graders and a PEACE gardening initiative that connects environmental science with African cultural traditions.
Underpinning everything is NEED's scholarship program, providing crucial "last dollar" funding that bridges the gap between other financial aid and total college costs. As Dr. Sturdivant powerfully states, "Our kids are brilliant and can get into any college they desire. Paying for it is a different thing."
Ready to support this vital work? Visit www.Needld.org to learn how you can help unlock the power of education for students, families, and the future of our region.
To learn more about NEED visit:
https://www.NEEDLD.org
NEED
429 Fourth Avenue, 20th FL, Suite 2000
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-566-2760