FLACS launches first CCPI event at Maestro's!

COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION INITIATIVE

On September 23, 2017, FLACS launched the College and Career Preparation Initiative (CCPI). The special event was held at Maestro's Caterers in the Bronx. Over 70 guests were in attendance which included Mr. Yearely, Trustee for the Yearely Family Foundation, Board Members, staff, parents, and FLACS Alumni. Among the speakers presenting was Janice Vasquez a FLACS Alumni. She spoke on the topic of 'Seeking Enrichment & Planning for the Future,' and the importance of a program such as CCPI, for high school students seeking

assistance when it comes to planning for College. Students were given packets with resources that included college and financial planning, lists of open houses and college fairs, drop in dates for one-on-one assistance in filling out applications and more.

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THE YEARELY FAMILY FOUNDATION

Mr. Andrew Yearely
Trustee for the Yearely Family Foundation

Funding through the Yearley Family Foundation has gone towards the expansion and enhancement of current services provided through the school's high school placement program, so as to increase enrollment of students who are academically and socially prepared for the most competitive high schools in the region. This funding is also being used to include services such as the College and Career Preparation Initiative to support the FLACS Alumni Program.