90% of Future Connect students are…

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90% of Future Connect students are low- income, and 56% have a household income less than $20K. 70% are students of color. 83% will be the first in their families to complete college. 70% of Future Connect students continue on to their second year of college. Students who continue have an average GPA of 2.8. Future Connect produces results that are more than 3 times the 20% success rate of college students from similar backgrounds who don't receive these services

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'Future Connect helped me in many ways. I had an amazing coach who inspired me, motivated me, helped me push myself past my limits, get through one of my toughest times and have a better understanding of where and who I want to be.' Raquel Barajas, Future Connect alumna. 'Since my freshman year in high school, I have wanted to study computer science. Before, I could never picture myself in that type of career... With the help of the Future Connect team I now see a clear road to the career I dreamed of [in] high school.' Alejandro Serna, Future Connect Student. 'When I was in high school, I did not really have anyone who believed in me. Everyone in my family told me I could not make it, I would not graduate but I did. Because of Future Connect, I am able to pursue my dream.' Meyyien Saepharn, Future Connect Student.

Future Connect helped me in many ways

Marius' Story: Marius Ibuye is a refugee of war-torn Congo who left Africa and emigrated to the U.S. to pursue a better life for himself and his family. He believes the Future Connect program guided him to where he is today: an Oregon State University student. With assistance from dedicated success coaches who mapped out a plan and stood by ready to help, Marius is reaching his educational goals. 'I really enjoyed all of my classes at PCC, and the instructors were inspiring, encouraging and supportive. It wasn’t only about getting good grades but also finding new ways to learn the class material,' said Marius, who hopes to study in the College of Pharmacy at OHSU once he earns a bachelor’s degree. Once he completes his academic work, Marius hopes to become a pharmacist in Portland near his family. 'Now Future Connect coaches are also part of my family,' he said. 'Not having the support of Future Connect at PCC and going straight to a four-year university would have been crazy. I feel I’m well prepared and now I can fly at OSU.'

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