BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI - BREAKTHROUGHU (BTU)

Description:

BreakthroughU at the University of Miami is the culmination of the Breakthrough Miami program for high school students. Breakthrough Scholars who complete the middle school portion of our program are invited to continue as BreakthroughU Scholars. Motivated, high-achieving eighth-grade students are also invited to apply and join BreakthroughU in the Summer before their ninth-grade year.

BreakthroughU is a four-year program dedicated to supporting our Scholars in graduating from high school on time and being accepted into college. There are four pillars of the BreakthroughU program: Advising and Academic Support, BreakthroughU Summer, Major & Career Exploration, and College Access Coaching.

Summer Institute: June 17, 2024 - July 26, 2024

General Information

Hours:

9:00am - 5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Intake Process:

Call for information.

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole

Eligibility:

High School Students (9th-12th grade)

Students must meet two (2) of the following criteria:
- Qualify for free or reduced lunch
- Live in a single parent household
- English is not the primary language spoken in the home
- Will be 1st generation in the family to attend four-year college
- Racial or ethnic minority

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

March 26, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Yes, call for information.

Employer ID:

262105534

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Year Incorporated:

2007

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