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Federal Work Study – Choose your own availability!

Any full-time student eligible for a Federal Work Study position and is looking to boost their resume, the Upward Bound department in Conyngham Hall is seeking Tutors for the Fall semester!

Fall Semester: September 11th – December 7th.
This position is a “Choose Your Own Availability” from Monday – Thursday, 3pm-6pm

The purpose of an Upward Bound (UB) tutor is to provide academic support, guidance, and mentorship to students who may face barriers to pursuing higher education. Upward Bound is a federally funded program that aims to help disadvantaged high school students to prepare for and succeed in post-secondary education by bridging the educational gap and provide opportunities for students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Some things you might support our UB students in…

  • Academic Assistance
  • Test Readiness
  • Study Skills
  • Mentorship
  • Motivation and Confidence building
  • Personal Development
  • College Readiness
  • Community Engagement

 

 

Interested? Contact Ms. Briauna Robinson, Upward Bound’s Academic Coordinator to set up a time to talk,
or visit wilkes.edu/workstudy for more information

 

Talk soon! (:
-Ms. R

briauna.robinson@wilkes.edu
(570)408-4422