In implementing our mission, ASPIRA has designed or adopted an inter-related matrix of informal education programs geared towards developing our communities’ human resource capital. These programs can be classified based on their role as follows:

Youth Development:

  • Youth Leadership Development
  • ASPIRA Clubs

Dropout Prevention:

  • Academic Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Truancy Prevention
  • Gang Prevention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Parental Engagement – ASPIRA Parents for Educational Excellence (APEX)

Cultural Awareness

Career Selection and Pre-College Programs

  • Academic Advisement / Planning
  • Math and Science Academy
  • Reading Institute
  • SAT / ACT Preparation
  • Health Careers Program
  • College Visits
  • College Application and Admission Support
  • Scholarships Application Support

Information Technology

  • Community Technology Centers
  • On-line technology literacy programs
  • Teachers information technology programs

Health and Safety Programs

  • Traffic Safety
  • HIV Prevention
  • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
  • Drugs and Alcohol Prevention

Financial Education Institute

  • Financial Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Homeownership Education
  • Insurance Literacy
  • Investments
  • Vehicle Financing

For more information about this programs visit this web site sections on “Programs”, “Resources” and ASPIRA’s Associates web pages.