Upward Bound
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Upward Bound
yvcupwardbound@yvcc.edu
509-834-4575
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Yakima Valley College (YVC) Upward Bound (UB) Program is funded by the US Department of Education and assists students in their pursuit of a high school diploma and prepares them to enter and complete a post-secondary education program.
YVC Upward Bound is a year-round program
Program Information
- Low-income and/or first-generation students
- Entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade
- From Wapato, Toppenish, Granger, and Sunnyside high schools
- U.S. Citizen or legal Permanent Resident
- In need of academic support/resources
- Guidance in navigating the college and scholarship process
- Online tutoring and one-on-one support
- Monthly seminars
- Assistance with class and career planning
- A unique 6-week summer residential program that provides a true college experience
- College campus tours and connections
- Computer and calculator lending system
- Monthly stipend for participation
- One-on-one advising with Upward Bound staff
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Upward Bound Staff
| Name | Job Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaias Guerrero | Upward Bound Director | iguerrero@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4958 |
| Ramiro Gonzalez | Program Coordinator | rgonzalez@yvcc.edu | 509.574.6887 |
| Liliana Rutz | Assistant Director | lrutz@yvcc.edu | 509.574.6843 |
YVC Upward Bound in the News
- Yakima Valley students get a taste of college life through YVC’s Upward Bound summer programs
- Upward Bound Program helps underserved students get into college
- YVC Stories: Kayla Villanueva talks about Running Start and Upward Bound (video)
- YVC Stories: Charlene Luna talks about Running Start and Upward Bound (video)
- YVC Upward Bound student Lupita Reyes earns NAEOP achievement award
- YVC’s TRIO Upward Bound Program is Accepting Applications for the 2020-2021 Year
- Upward Bound Pushing Students Higher