Helping youth think about post-secondary options starts in middle school. The SOAR program works to broaden youth’s perceived career path possibilities through education and encourages youth to envision at least two possible post-secondary education options.

In the fall SOAR semester, staff highlighted various potential career paths for the students through lessons and partnerships. Youth competed in the Stock Market Game, learned about medical careers with visiting University of Minnesota Medical students, and researched Engineering and City Planning. The last lesson culminated in youth writing letters to council board members who preside over the Philips neighborhood. […]