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In response to community needs expressed by youth in Chester and Lancaster Counties, we are pleased to announce that the College Advising Corps (CAC) model will be implemented in Lancaster and Chester Counties through a partnership between the J. Marion Sims Foundation, Furman University, The Duke Endowment, the College Advising Corps, Chester County Schools, Lancaster County Schools, and the University of South Carolina Lancaster beginning in August 2017.

Founded in 2005 and currently operating in 15 states with 22 higher education partners, CAC helps high school students navigate the complex college search, admission, and financial aid processes. The CAC model places recent college graduates into high schools to help guidance counselors support high school students as they prepare for post-secondary education. Funding partners have worked to secure a $2.2 million investment in our community to help youth transition successfully into post-secondary success.

YEAR ONE UPDATE

2017 - 2018

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IN THE NEWS

$2.2M for mentoring college prospects

Sims Foundation, Duke Endowment fund program to help local students.

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College Advising Corps comes to 7 high schools

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College Advising Corps aims to assist

1 MILLION

U.S. High School Students by 2025

WHY ARE YOU AN ADVISER?

Katie Foster

Lewisville High School

Katie graduated from Furman University in May 2017 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication Studies, History, and a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She worked diligently in Furman’s Student Office of Accessibility Resources, in which she accommodated and served students with disabilities. She was also very involved in Furman’s Heller Service Corps, where she volunteered weekly at Ladies of Distinction.

Naomi Israel

Great Falls High School

Naomi graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2017 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communication Studies and Public Advocacy. She has had various internships throughout her college career. Her most recent job was as a program coordinator at UNCC’s Career Center; a role in which she mentored other students participating in internships, as she had once done.

Sarah Mohr

Andrew Jackson High School
Sarah graduated from Furman University in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. She served as a Freshman Adviser at Furman and learned mentorship and leadership skills. She was also the team captain of Furman University’s cheerleading squad.

Kaitlyn Singleton

Buford High School

Kaitlyn graduated from Furman University in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has extensive experience working with high school-aged students, as she has worked for multiple years (one year as an AmeriCorps conference facilitator) at BRIDGES in Memphis, Tennessee. She was also a committed member of Furman University’s Marching and Basketball bands.

Chelsea Warr

Lancaster High School

Chelsea graduated from the University of South Carolina in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health. She is currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA member for Communities In Schools in Charleston, SC. She has gained invaluable experience during her service year this year as a researcher, leader, and a communicator.

Tiona Thompson

Chester High School

Tiona, a Chester native, graduated from Erskine College in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She currently works as a pharmacy technician, but has experience working as a nursing assistant, as well as other employment positions. She alsovolunteered for various educational programs in and around Chester.

Katie Foster

Lewisville High School

Katie graduated from Furman University in May 2017 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication Studies, History, and a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She worked diligently in Furman’s Student Office of Accessibility Resources, in which she accommodated and served students with disabilities. She was also very involved in Furman’s Heller Service Corps, where she volunteered weekly at Ladies of Distinction.

Naomi Israel

Great Falls High School

Naomi graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2017 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communication Studies and Public Advocacy. She has had various internships throughout her college career. Her most recent job was as a program coordinator at UNCC’s Career Center; a role in which she mentored other students participating in internships, as she had once done.

Sarah Mohr

Andrew Jackson High School
Sarah graduated from Furman University in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. She served as a Freshman Adviser at Furman and learned mentorship and leadership skills. She was also the team captain of Furman University’s cheerleading squad.

Kaitlyn Singleton

Buford High School

Kaitlyn graduated from Furman University in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has extensive experience working with high school-aged students, as she has worked for multiple years (one year as an AmeriCorps conference facilitator) at BRIDGES in Memphis, Tennessee. She was also a committed member of Furman University’s Marching and Basketball bands.

Chelsea Warr

Lancaster High School

Chelsea graduated from the University of South Carolina in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health. She is currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA member for Communities In Schools in Charleston, SC. She has gained invaluable experience during her service year this year as a researcher, leader, and a communicator.

Tiona Thompson

Chester High School

Tiona, a Chester native, graduated from Erskine College in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She currently works as a pharmacy technician, but has experience working as a nursing assistant, as well as other employment positions. She alsovolunteered for various educational programs in and around Chester.

Kaitlyn Singleton

Buford High School Kaitlyn graduated from Furman University in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has extensive experience working with high school-aged students, as she has worked for multiple years (one year as an AmeriCorps conference facilitator) at BRIDGES in Memphis, Tennessee. She was also a committed member of Furman University’s Marching and Basketball bands.