Four Directions Summer Pathway Program
What is the Four Directions Summer Pathway Program?
The Four Directions Summer Pathway to Saint Paul College is a culturally responsive program for American Indian students who would like to consider college as an option. Through strategic collaborations, we use the Medicine Wheel as a program model to prepare students mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically towards their transition from high school to college or career.
During our summer program, students have an opportunity to participate in activities that can aid them along their post high school journey. Themes include introducing students to study skill strategies that lead to college academic success; examining how identity, personal, and cultural influencers connect to life purpose; establishing a safe, trusted & supportive cohort of peers to earn a comfortable sense of belonging; and evaluating financial aid packages and establishing a student budget during college.
The goals of the Four Directions Pathways Initiative include:
- Expand culturally relevant student services to span from high school through college.
- Increase college and career readiness of American Indian students.
- Provide native language and supplemental academic programming at Saint Paul College.
- Increase student success as measured by enrollment and retention.
- Contribute to decreasing the achievement gap of American Indian students in Minnesota.
Why Join?
- Free Summer Bridge Program
- Paid Internship (area of your interest)
- Direct Support from an American Indian College Navigator
- Mentorship and Tutoring
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Support
- Conversations with Knowledge Keepers
- Transportation Assistance
- Meet like-minded individuals
- Career Exploration
- Wealth Justice and Financial Empowerment Course
- AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) Financial Cents Adventure
Who Should Apply?
High School Students completing 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in Spring of 2024.
Complete an Interest Form
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