‘Program Directors’ Stories

Learn how one mentor worked through the ups and downs of high school with her mentee and helped her prepare for the next chapter in her educational journey.

“College and career readiness” is a frequently used metric in schools and in the postsecondary access field. Preparing students for what comes after high school sounds like a desirable goal. But how is readiness defined? And what steps can schools take to help pave the way?

Program Director Ms. Edwards shares advice to the graduating class of high school seniors and the teachers supporting them.

The pathway from a high school diploma to a postsecondary degree is not always a straight line. For OneGoal alum in Massachusetts, Esvin Ruiz, the journey has been full of unexpected detours, including several frightening health challenges and financial setbacks.

Across the country, OneGoal Program Directors are rising to the occasion and working hard to support students in pursuing their greatest postsecondary aspirations.

Program Director Stephanie Jones had been working with her seniors to finalize FAFSA and solidify their postsecondary choices when the school closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. She shares how she’s adapted her class to this new environment.