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Pueblo Community College Upward Bound

  • John Wooten
  • TRiO Upward Bound Academic Advisor
  • john.wooten@pueblocc.edu
  • 719-549-3465

Program Description

What is TRIO Upward Bound?

TRIO Upward Bound is a FREE federally funded program designed to assist 76 eligible students to successfully complete high school and prepare for success and enroll in college. Academic instruction, tutoring, career counseling and training, cultural enrichment, and skill-building in the areas of leadership and college preparation are the primary services provided.

The TRIO Upward Bound Mission

The mission of TRIO Upward Bound is to prepare students for college and lifelong learning; and to instill the ideas of achievement in all aspects necessary to succeed collegiately, culturally and socially. The mission also includes building an atmosphere that enhances positive self-esteem while fostering unity and collaboration. In essence, TRIO Upward Bound helps students actualize their full potential.

Services Provided

  • Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
  • Arts and cultural
  • Career exploration and counseling/internships
  • College admissions guidance and counseling
  • College fairs/campus visits
  • College transition and retention support
  • Community service/service hours
  • Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
  • Leadership development
  • Mentoring
  • SAT/ACT and other test preparation
  • Scholarships and last-dollar grants
  • Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 20%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 75%
  • African American: 5%

Education Level and
Number of Students

  • High School: 76
  • Middle School: 0
  • Elementary School: 0
  • Post-secondary: 0
  • Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

  • Academically At-risk
  • Academically High-performing
  • ESL Students

First-Generation

  • Between 50% and 75%