To
address the issues of educational and economic disparity, Alliance for
Excellence sponsors programs encouraging African American participation
in higher education. Guided by a program director and project coordinator, each
service region plans programs and activities to meet the needs of their
communities.
Academic Excellence Awards
Alliance
for Excellence honors students who excel academically through the Academic Excellence Awards
program. Each of the four service regions holds an awards ceremony either
on the college campus or in local churches to honor those students
who deserve recognition for their various accomplishments.
Mission Trips to Belize Students
and educators from participating community colleges travel to Belize on mission trips. Groups work on construction, renovations, and
tutor Belizean children. This gives participants an opportunity
to experience another culture and a sense of accomplishment.
Leadership Development
Alliance
for Excellence sponsors leadership development activities for
participants on a yearly basis. Students from each service region
attend national leadership conferences as well as Alliance sponsored
leadership retreats.
Mentoring Program
This
program follows African American young people throughout
their college career to ensure personal and
social success. Mentees are matched with mentors
who act as positive role models and participate in Alliance sponsored motivational, educational, and cultural programs.
College Prep Workshops
Alliance
for Excellence hosts workshops to encourage African Americans
to purse higher education goals. College Day workshops introduce
students to information about continued education, and Financial Aid workshops teach students about financial and how to apply for it.
Motivational Seminars
Alliance
for Excellence sponsors speakers who discuss issues facing African
Americans.
Topics include: "Brown vs. Board of Education", "Women
in Engineering", and "Jump Off Into It: A Look at Life". These programs are often held in local churches and community members are also invited to attend.