P.A.V.E. the Way is a program dedicated to supporting refugee students navigate the college application process!
- A collaboration between Catholic Charities, Assumption High School & Sacred Heart Academy (and soon St. Xavier & Trinity High Schools).
- A student-initiated program
- Includes student mentoring, which connects native born high school students with those resettled in the United States
- Workshops led by college counselors
- Assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Provides communication and education about local resources
Our goal: to help each student attain his or her educational goals and reach their fullest potential!
INSPIRATION THROUGH CONNECTION:
P.A.V.E. the Way began with a simple interview. Emma Bartley wanted to learn about the experience of being a refugee resettled in the United States. Through the help of Alix Davidson at Catholic Charities, she had the opportunity to meet an intelligent and talented refugee girl, Malkia Wakuika. Malkia aspired to go to college and Emma wanted to ensure she had the resources she needed to make that dream a reality! And so it began! Read more about the program launch HERE!
THE FIRST ACCEPTANCE LETTER HAS ARRIVED!!
Congratulations to Malkia! She has received her first college acceptance letter from Hanover College! We are so proud of you Malkia!
P.A.V.E. Workshop Schedule:
January 20, 2018 – PROGRAM LAUNCH
Feb 17, 2018 – MENTOR ORIENTATION
Feb 24, 2018 – WORKSHOP 1 – A college overview
Mar 24, 2018- WORKSHOP 2 – Tackling the ACT
May 12, 2018 – WORKSHOP 3 – Writing the College Essay
Jun – Oct, 2018 – ACT tutoring
Aug 2018 – Individual Meetings: Planning for the Application Process
Oct 2018 – Individual Meetings with KHEAA rep: Filling out the FAFSA
Nov – Dec 2018 – Individual Meetings: Planning for future
Leadership Team:
Alix Davidson, Refugee Youth Services Coordinator, Catholic Charities
Shaali Singogo, Refugee Youth Services Coordinator, Catholic Charities
Emma Bartley, Student, Assumption High School
Kate Harty, Student, Sacred Heart Academy
Student Mentors:
Eleanor Hinkebein (Sacred Heart Academy), Lainey Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy), Lilly Masterson (Assumption High School)
Workshop Leaders:
Leslie O’Connor, College Counselor, Sacred Heart Academy
Leigh Jackson, College Counselor, Assumption High School
Kerry Charron, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Louisville
Community Assistance:
Candice Johnson, Outreach Counselor, KHEAA
TorchPrep ACT Preparation Class Scholarship Donors:
Torchprep ($75 per student) – see more about Torchprep @ Torchprep.com
Sharon & Thomas Hester
FOR PAVE STUDENTS ONLY: APPLY FOR THE TORCHPREP SCHOLARSHIP HERE!
