Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Greenville Region of Personal Pathways to Success and SC Works Greenville Provide College Tours for In School and Out of School Youth

The tours were held at Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC and at Benedict College in Columbia, SC. The purpose of the tours was to provide in school and out of school youth with awareness and information about college. Participating in the college tours were youth from Wade Hampton HS, GEAR, AHEC and Greenville Housing.


The youth were provided with:

• Information on both colleges

• High School Seniors and out of school youth received college applications with a fee waiver

• The youth went on a campus tours led by college students

• The youth were provided with information on how to complete college applications, financial aid, student life and scholarships


College Tour Youth on the campus of Claflin University




College Tour Youth on the campus of Benedict College

Tour Guide speaking with youth, Benedict College