Opportunities and Resources for At-Risk Students
National Dropout Prevention
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The mission of the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network is to serve as a research center and resource network for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to reshape school and community environments to meet the needs of youth in at-risk situations so these students receive the quality education and services necessary to succeed academically and graduate from high school.
National Ad Council
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The National Ad Council has endeavored to improve the lives of all Americans since first creating the category of public service advertising in 1942.
South Carolina Youth Challenge
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The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School has a common theme and mission; providing educational services for those who were not served fully at the time, by the public school system.
The Youth Challenge Academy is a 17 month program that uses military structure and discipline to increase the employability and educational levels of at risk youth. The 22 week residential phase is located at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School.
Middle Colleges
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Middle Colleges are high school programs housed at institutions of higher learning and are established to help at-risk students who have potential for eventual college studies. A Middle College High School would reduce the high school dropout rate, create a seamless transition to college programs, afford you real-world work experiences and encourage collaboration between K-12 and higher education.
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
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SCVRD means business, in the rehabilitation of its clients and in its partnerships with the business community.
Classes and Training
Local Workforce Training Centers for Florence and Marlboro Counties.