CS Upward Bound students learned about college options at Transfer Fair

Ten Cincinnati State Upward Bound students from Mt. Healthy Junior/Senior High School attended the Transfer Center’s College Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 23.

The visiting students, in grades 9 to 12, used the opportunity to conduct research for their future college plans.

Sophomore Avrie Woods said she “had a breakthrough” in talking with one of the representatives about exploring a major in health sciences.

Shelia Bratcher, Interim Director of CState’s College Access Programs, thanked Transfer Center Manager Dr. Myshamil Walker for welcoming the high school students to the event.

“It made an incredible impact,” Shelia said.

Cincinnati State Upward Bound is a federally-funded TRiO program that assists promising high school students from first-generation, low-income families to successfully graduate from high school and pursue college education.

The Upward Bound program provides the participating high school students with career counseling, academic assistance, and guidance in making informed educational choices.

To learn more or partner with Upward Bound, contact College Access Programs Interim Director Shelia Bratcher at shelia.bratcher@cincinnatistate.edu or Academic Specialist Allyson Knue at allyson.knue@cincinnatistate.edu.

(Photos provided by Sheila Bratcher)