In 2014, the LAUNCH for Leadership Program was founded on the pillars of college preparation, social consciousness, and leadership development. Created for high school students who have been identified as having extraordinary academic and leadership potential, College LAUNCH's purpose is to promote access to higher education by increasing social consciousness and academic opportunities available. The program, offered in partnership with EY, is delivered via monthly Saturday Summits from September to May, in addition to ongoing impactful mentorship and guidance for all Scholars and Alumni.

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“One thing that I learned throughout College LAUNCH is how to be socially conscious. The College LAUNCH program has also helped me become a better student and more aware of the world around me. Participating in this program has allowed me to advocate within my - Jaye, College LAUNCH Alumni, Class of 2020 community and has prepared me for the rest of my life."

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L E A R N M O R E : W W W . C O L L E G E L A U N C H . W F U . E D U A LOOK AT 2020 - 2021 PROGRAMMING

YPAR Topics

LGBTQ+ and Discrimination in the Workplace Child Wellness in Charlotte Human Trafficking Disparities in the Criminal Justice System The Environmental and Ethical Concerns Related to Animal Testing Racism and Racial Disparities in Healthcare Gun Violence in Racial Representation in the Workplace Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Experiences of Racism Gender Bias in Healthcare The Rights, Education, and Treatment of American Prison Inmates Educational Disparities Minority Representation Collective Impact

Quarterly Workshop Topics

Q1 Scholarships (in partnership with LAUNCH Alumni)

Q2 Interview Prep (in partnership with Cheatham-White Scholars Program, Morehead-Cain Program, Park Scholars Program, Urban Promise, and Office of Undergraduate Admissions)

Q3 Thriving on a College Campus (in partnership with , , Hampton University, Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University)

Q4 Senior Year Ready (in partnership with Wake Forest University Office of Undergraduate Admissions)

Sample of Saturday Summit Topics

Building Your College List Crafting Impactful College Admissions Essays ACT Test Prep Choosing a College Major College Admissions and Financial Aid Careers in Medicine Financial Literacy Voting Rights and Voter Suppression Injustices in the United States Court System Authenticity and Self Awareness

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DONORS, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, AND OUR PREMIER SPONSOR, EY.

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2-Year 4-year Workforce College college Apprentice Accepted & Attending Accepted & Attending LAUNCHing into the Future

"College LAUNCH for Leadership equipped us for our Scholar's senior year and continued to support us even after graduating from the program. I would highly recommend this program!"

- Tonya Withers, parent of College LAUNCH Alumni

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461 LEADERS IN OUR ALUMNI NETWORK 24 ALUMNI MENTORS FOR THE CLASS OF 2021 13 ALUMNI SERVING ON OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD

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Appalachian State University Duke University East Elizabeth City State University Elon University Florida Southern College Florida State University Forsyth Technical Community College Grinnell College Harvard University High Howard University Johns Hopkins University North Carolina State University NC A&T University North Carolina Central University Pace University UNC at Chapel Hill UNC at Charlotte UNC at Greensboro Wake Forest University Wellesley College Winston-Salem State University

Entering Workforce or Apprenticeship