2014 Ford Neighborhood Awards
Exhibit Hall A2
(Georgia World Congress Center)
The College Expo was developed in 1999 to serve as a vital link between minorities and college admissions. Our mission is to curtail the high school dropout rate and increase degree and/or certificate enrollment among underserved and underrepresented youth. Our year-round outreach program connects students directly to colleges, provides scholarships, and offers tutorial programs for college readiness. In addition, our outreach program provides guidance for students and connects them to career and internship opportunities. These comprehensive outreach activities continue to produce competitive and productive citizens who will positively influence their communities and our nation.
We have helped over 375,000 get into college and have given away over $500,000 in scholarships. I will never forget my first interview with Steve at the Beat in LA he gave me $500 in one hundred dollar bills I think in 2004 or 2005. Those dollars funded a group to come to the expo and provided a book scholarship. I will NEVER forget that. Now 10 years later here we are. For more information on our program visit www.thecollegeexpo.org