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Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students. College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.   Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.

Offers an enrichment program for students currently in grades K-8. Classes are intended to provide intellectually ambitious students with challenge, inspiration and fun, in a collaborative, supportive learning environment. They are not intended to move students ahead in the standard curriculum but rather to explore topics not usually covered in the K-8 classroom.    Classes meet for 50 minutes per week on Saturdays on the UW campus, for eight sessions each quarter; no Saturday Program in the summer. There will be no homework, though optional activities may be provided for outside of class.

Offers a two-step program consisting of one year of Transition School, an intensive college preparatory program taught at the Robinson Center, and subsequent full-time enrollment at the University of Washington, typically beginning with one or more courses during the Transition School year. Generally, students enter the program after having completed the 8th grade. Once admitted, Transition School students take courses in English, history, biology and precalculus that are fast-paced, in-depth and accelerated. Students also participate in service-learning during Spring quarter, and take a University course during Spring as well. Students intending to enter the Early Entrance Program must successfully complete Transition School before they are admitted into the University of Washington as undergraduates via the Early Entrance Program.

Offers an early university admission opportunity for 10th grade students in Washington state.   Every year, a small cohort of up to thirty-five academically advanced and highly motivated students are admitted to the UW Academy.   Students apply to the program during their 10th grade year, and if accepted, withdraw from high school at the end of 10th grade to enroll as freshmen at the University of Washington. Admission to the UW Academy is competitive.

Provides site-based literacy, academic support and family advocacy for three Highline-area apartment complexes operated by King County Housing Authority.   Services include Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups, after-school programming and summer programming.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students. College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Reconnect to Opportunity is a re-engagement program that supports young people in King County ages 16-24 years old reconnect to education and employment systems. Outreach Specialists work with youth who have experienced educational and professional barriers throughout their journey. They work within the community connecting young people to programs that support youth and young adult-centered needs and growth. Our participant referrals come from various sources: self-referred, parents/guardians, community organizations, and school staff. Our goal is to ensure youth are connected to opportunity no matter their background. Our core beliefs are that everyone deserves a second chance, positive relationships are essential, and there is more than one path to success. Some of the areas that we provide support with are: looking at different re-engagement programs that are most beneficial to the young person’s lifestyle and learning style, helping youth enroll in a program that best fits their needs, connecting youth to resources that may support other needs (college navigator, case manager, mental health services, etc.), providing initial guidance to employment services and internships, providing a warm handoff when looking into different programs, providing post-secondary resources after high school completion.

Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.   Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life. Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.   Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources. Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.  CAN's Partner Schools: -  Chief Sealth International High School -  Franklin High School -  Garfield High School -  Highline High School -  Mount Rainier High School -  Nathan Hale High School -  West Seattle High School -  Todd Beamer High School -  Decatur High School -  Lindbergh High School   -  Hazen High School

Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.   Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life. Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.   Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources. Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.  CAN's Partner Schools: -  Chief Sealth International High School -  Franklin High School -  Garfield High School -  Highline High School -  Mount Rainier High School -  Nathan Hale High School -  West Seattle High School -  Todd Beamer High School -  Decatur High School -  Lindbergh High School   -  Hazen High School

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Offers career and education assistance for young adults age 16-24, including assistance with accessing jobs, training and vocational education. Also includes job coaching, college planning, and assistance with accessing internships, tutoring, and mentorship programs. Also includes partnership with Starbucks and Food & Beverage Customer Service training focused on the hospitality, cafe̒ and retail sectors.

Helps prepare low-income and/or first-generation Seattle high school youth for post-secondary education through academic instruction and tutoring, academic and personal counseling, life skills and leadership development, career exploration and planning, college application assistance, financial aid workshops and college tours. Also requires a six-week summer academic program at Seattle University with high school credit available.

Offers help with:   -  Exploring college majors -  Planning a career path -  Finding an internship or job -  Finding resources to fund education   Educational Planning and Advising offers:   -  Transfer advising -  Schedule planning   -  Educational goal setting   Human Development Studies provides courses in: -  College survival -  Assertiveness training -  Self-esteem training -  Personal growth groups -  Interpersonal relations   -  Stress management

Partners with high school youth in foster care to invest in their education and future through youth-centered academic support programs.

Provides case management for youth to help them navigate community resources including housing, food and transportation. Also offers help with obtaining a high school diploma or GED, college and career planning as well as internships.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.   Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life. Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.   Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources. Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.  CAN's Partner Schools: -  Chief Sealth International High School -  Franklin High School -  Garfield High School -  Highline High School -  Mount Rainier High School -  Nathan Hale High School -  West Seattle High School -  Todd Beamer High School -  Decatur High School -  Lindbergh High School   -  Hazen High School

Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.   Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life. Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.   Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources. Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.  CAN's Partner Schools: -  Chief Sealth International High School -  Franklin High School -  Garfield High School -  Highline High School -  Mount Rainier High School -  Nathan Hale High School -  West Seattle High School -  Todd Beamer High School -  Decatur High School -  Lindbergh High School   -  Hazen High School

Provides education navigation and support for young people who want to pursue a GED, high school diploma or higher education pathway. Offers career and program exploration, academic support and advising, school financial planning and community resources and referrals.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.

Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.   Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.   Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources. Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation. School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.