Future Connect helped me in many ways

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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.

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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

90% of Future Connect students are…