Valencia Community College
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
PO Box 3028Orlando, FL 32802 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Valencia Community College:
Valencia provides opportunities for academic, technical, and life-long learning in a collaborative culture dedicated to inquiry, results, and excellence.
Description
Valencia Community College is a public 2-year community college operating the Take Stock in Children program on behalf of Orange County, Florida. Take Stock in Children is a comprehensive program that helps low-income children succeed by providing college and vocational scholarships, volunteer mentors, student advocates/case managers, tutoring, early intervention and long-term support. High standards, parental involvement, and community support are crucial to the program's success. It has a proven record of helping low-income children stay out of trouble, graduate from high school, attend college, and become productive citizens.