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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM AUGUST 10 - 16, 2022 UCW 21 e past two summers at Fayetteville Technical Community College have been unusually quiet, as the college dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. is summer, however, the campus began to come back to life. FTCC launched a new summer program designed to transform recent high school graduates into college-ready students. e Trojan Jump Start Program is for students who graduated high school with a GPA between 2.2 and 2.8. e program bridges the gap between high school and college for students who may not have thought they could succeed in college. While the transition from high school to college is difficult for any student, these students had their en- tire high school experience shaped by the pandemic and online learning. With this program, Jump Start Program faculty and staff hope to give students a head start on college. e Jump Start program is supported by fund- ing from a Longleaf Commitment Student Support Services grant, part of the Governors Emergency Education Relief fund, allowing FTCC to offer the program to qualifying students at no cost. In ad- dition to computers, students have received free supplies including backpacks and laptops. Over seven weeks, Jump Start students take two courses: ACA 122, a student success course, and either math or English. is summer, 44 students are enrolled in the program. e students are on campus from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for classes and enrichment activities. Enrichment activities included a STEM fair with the Department of Math and Science, a tour of Fayetteville State University, a visit to the Airborne and Special Opera- tions Museum, and informative Q&A sessions with various college departments. As students progress through the program and begin to identify their academic and career interests, they are matched with a Success Coach who will help them plan their academic career and register for classes. While the primary focus of the program is aca- demic, we at FTCC realize that education requires a holistic approach. If students have a sense of com- munity, they are more likely to be successful. Pro- gram activities are designed to help students make connections and form lasting relationships. e program will be available again for Summer 2023, and FTCC hopes to expand to include more students. Rising high school seniors who believe they may benefit from the program should contact jumpstart@faytechcc.edu. e application process for the summer 2023 program will begin in Spring 2023. Whether students choose to continue attending FTCC in the fall or take another path, the Jump Start program will help prepare them for the challenges they will face in an increasingly complicated and competitive world. Do you know a recent high school graduate who is seeking the way forward? Fayetteville Techni- cal Community College has over 280 academic programs leading to the award of associate degree, certificate, and diploma. FTCC offers programs designed for seamless transfer to four-year colleges following graduation, allowing students to save money on tuition and other expenses while receiv- ing a high-quality education for their first two years. Visit us in Fayetteville, Spring Lake, or Fort Bragg or learn more about FTCC at www.faytechcc.edu. Fall classes begin Aug. 15. FTCC begins new program for recent high school grads by JOSHUA JAMES 4104 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.483.1234 www.bryanhonda.com Proudly Serving Our Community For 75 Years. Home of the Bryan Honda $3,010 Advantage! EDUCATION JOSHUA JAMES, FTCC Trojan Jump Start Program Coordinator. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200