
NASHUA, NH – Breakthrough Nashua (BTN) is excited to pilot a summer program for rising 9th graders in the Nashua community. This new program is centered around high school success and college planning, offering students – or as we say scholars – resources and mentorship that will put them on the path to success as they transition out of middle school. Partnering with Breakthrough Manchester, a similar college access program that has been highly successful in the Manchester community, BTN has a dual mission of providing high school success and college planning curriculum to rising 9th graders who face barriers to higher education while inspiring college students to become next-generation leaders and changemakers in education equity. With a “students-teaching-students” model, College Mentors, who are college students themselves, will provide lived experience and support to scholars in the program. This dynamic model, centered around mentorship, will prepare scholars with skills and confidence to enter highschool prepared knowing they have a community of support through Breakthrough Nashua.
Breakthrough Nashua aims to make a lasting impact in this community and is determined to create an environment where students can explore college in a positive, meaningful way. Additionally, it will provide an opportunity for college students to receive valuable professional development and work with students in the community. BTN will continue to connect with other organizations within the community serving students and supporting education equity in the classroom and beyond.
The application to become a scholar is OPEN! Breakthrough Nashua is so excited to welcome scholars who are currently in the 8th grade from the Nashua School District to participate in a cost-free, five day program hosted within the Nashua community. Breakthrough Nashua is offering fun skill building activities, community exploration, and mentorship with College Mentors, all supporting student success. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact breakthroughnashua@gmail.com. You can also fill out the online application to apply to participate in their program at this link. Spots are limited!
The application to become a College Mentor is OPEN! For those interested in becoming College Mentors, Breakthrough Nashua is excited to offer professional development and experience in the classroom setting, working directly with students to develop soft skills and knowledge to navigate the college planning and application process. This is not only an opportunity to make a lasting impact within the Nashua community, but also join a network and team of individuals dedicated to breaking down the barriers of education inequity. If you are interested in learning more about what it means to be a College Mentor at Breakthrough Nashua please contact breakthroughnashua@gmail.com. The application is available online at this link.