It All Starts Here.
Our 3 Year Strategic Plan
Our Why
Black and Latinx boys face the largest education disparities in Chicago and nationwide. Research indicates a strong relationship between ninth-grade GPA and achieving post-secondary success. According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, a student who completes their 9th grade year “on track” and with a 3.0+ GPA is 3.5x more likely to graduate high school in 4 years and live a choice-filled life. However in Chicago only 39% of Latino boys and 27% of Black boys achieve this 3.0 metric. Which is significantly lower than any other freshman group. This contributes directly to the racial disparities in Chicago Public School students’ college outcomes. We aim to change this.
Project OneTen provides essential and holistic programming for boys of color during the critical transition to high school. Through targeted coaching, community building, and our research based curriculum, we create intentional spaces for them to cultivate their strengths, innate brilliance, and unique identities as they build a solid foundation for success in high school and beyond. Our program aims to ensure that each student completes their freshman year “on-track” achieving a 3.0+ GPA with the tools, resources, and supportive adults to self determine their futures.
Our Success
Since 2019, Project OneTen has worked with over 200 students in Chicago through our Freshman Success Program and in-school programs. Our students have engaged in over 2,000 hours of quality mentorship and academic coaching.
100% of our alumni have graduated from high school prepared for their next step in life.
The Next Chapter
Our Executive Director and Board Chair sat down to share insights into the key elements of our strategic plan, discus the vision, goals, and initiatives that will shape the future of Project OneTen.
“As we look ahead to the next three years, we remain committed to building the intentional spaces and communities of champions that boys of color rightfully deserve during the critical transition to high school.”
Dom McKoy, Project OneTen Board Chair
Our Strategic Plan
Fuel Our Mission
You have seen a glimpse of what is ahead for Project OneTen. Now the ball is in your court, choose to be a part of it! You won’t want to miss what’s ahead. Below are your next steps!
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Be a part of our mission and become a volunteer mentor for our upcoming cohort.
Reach out to us and let’s explore creative ways to make an impact.