Program Components
Arizona Quest for Kids partners with schools and community groups to administer the four components of our program.
Mentoring: Students are matched with a positive role model whom they meet with weekly from fifth through twelfth grades. In addition to providing support and guidance, mentors work with students on setting and achieving short-term and long-term goals. Mentors also participate with their mentees in enrichment activities, community service projects and program events.
Enrichment: College and career-focused opportunities are the foundation of AQFK's enrichment program. Students visit college campuses throughout the state and explore a wide range of careers through workshops, field trips, and guest speaker events. Throughout the program, AQFK students also participate in community service activities and attend arts, cultural and recreational field trips.
College Guidance: Beginning in middle school, AQFK.s college guidance inspires students to begin thinking and planning for college. In the sixth-eighth grades, the focus is mainly on career exploration and preparing for high school. Once the student reaches ninth grade, AQFK adds critical college guidance services, including academic advisement, college exploration and individualized support to help students access a wide variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Parent Resources: Arizona Quest for Kids partners with parents to help their children achieve a college degree. Through a series of workshops, we educate parents on creating a home learning environment, navigating the school system and supporting their child.s pursuit of a college education.
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