Jumbe Prep is a program that partners with community colleges to provide a comprehensive academic planning and support program for African American males ages 17 - 24.

The program includes:

• Room & Board

Students will live in fully-furnished homes near a partnering college. Each house will consist of five (5) students. Meals are provided daily.

• Tuition, Books & Supplies

Tuition, books and supplies are included. Each student will receive a laptop computer.

• Academic Planning

OnTrack is our academic program. It is designed to:

(1) assess the student's current academic level;
(2) develop a curriculum to strengthen his weaknesses; and
(3) map out an educational plan that will result in acceptance into a major university.

Personal Skills Training focuses on developing the student's personal skills.  

Topics include:

• Leadership
• Personal Finances
• Goal Setting  

Professional Skills Training exposes the students to different professional opportunities and teaches them how to be self-sufficient.

Topics include:

• Career Choices
• Interviewing Skills
• Entrepreneurialship – each group will be required to start-up and maintain a business.

Support System

All students will have a full support system consisting of the following:

• Academic counselor (college staff member)
• Jumbe mentor
• Roommates
• Skills training instructors
• Teachers
• Jumbe partners