Urban Breakthrough Enterprises, Inc. offers college and financial aid workshops and mentors.  UBE, Inc. seeks to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. It is our belief that youth who develop a positive self-identity, educational, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies, a commitment to community and civic involvement, health and well being, and a strong moral compass will be more apt to become successful adults.

The Breakthrough 2 College (B2C) Program aims to increase the number of first-generation and/or low to moderate income high school students in Pflugerville who are prepared for and enroll in higher education.  B2C will consist of: (1) SAT prep classes, financial aid workshops, scholarship research, tutoring, mentoring, college and scholarship essay writing seminars, personal development workshops, and admission and application assistance; and (2) Parent and student workshops on the financial aid process, student loan and debt management, college admission process, and college preparation.

The Breakthrough 2 College Program will begin in the Fall of 2008.

The Breakthrough 2 College Program will consist of grade specific preparatory activities that will be built upon as they progress to each grade level. The program will bring students and their parents into the college information loop and create a model for other students to follow.  There are 5 programmatic thrusts:  

Academic Intervention Thrust- Program participants will receive on-going tutoring by volunteers and college students, academic advising, and attend a study skills workshop.

Character and Diversity Development Thrust- Program participants will be exposed to role models, community leaders, and speakers that motivate and raise their self-esteem, expectations, and sense of accountability.  Program participants will also participate in workshops and attend cultural events.

Mentor Thrust- Program participants will be paired up with a caring adult to be a positive influence in their lives. The mentor will model positive behavior and guide them to positive decision-making.

College and Career Awareness and Preparation Thrust- Program participants will participate in college admission and examination workshops, college visits, college fairs, academic advising, study skills workshops.  Program participants will participate in the Kaplan SAT Advantage Program.  Program participants will apply to at least 3 post-secondary institutions.  Program participants will participant in career exploration activities.  Program participants will participate in financial aid, scholarship, and student loan and debt management workshops.

UBE Mentoring Program -The Mentoring Program is designed to provide at-risk youth positive role models, in order for them to get a more positive view of the future. Mentees will be paired up with a Mentor that has similar interests. Mentees will meet with their Mentor once a week. Mentees will attend workshops. Mentees will do community service. Mentees will go on group trips based on participation and achievements. All Mentors will be required to complete a criminal background check.

Programmatic Areas / Workshops - motto - Yes I Can! Series

I. Personal Development
A. Self-Esteem
B. Peer Pressure
C. Gangs
D. Planned parenthood
E. AIDS/HIV, etc.
F. Drugs
G. Brotherhood/Manhood
H. Sisterhood/Womanhood
I. Problem Solving
J. Anger management
K. Leadership
L. Parenting Classes
M. Transition Classes
N. Etiquette Classes

II. Educational Development
A. College Orientation (what to expect)
B. How to apply to college
C. How to write an essay to get into college
D. Financial Aid Process, Student Loan and Debt management and Scholarships
E. ACT & SAT Preparation and information
F. Study Skills
G. Academic Advising
H. Career Guidance
I. Tutoring

III. Professional Development
A. Career Guidance/Assessment
B. Job Interviewing
C. How to use the Internet
D. Job Training
E. Vocational Training
F. Computer Training
G. Resume and Application Assistance

IV. Financial Development/Economic Development
A. How to open a checking/savings account
B. How to budget

For more information on our programs contact us at: info@ubenterprises.org