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Discover Wake Forest University’s College LAUNCH for Leadership Program. Download and share LAUNCH resources, read the latest Leadership Blog posts, and more.
College LAUNCH strives to prepare high school juniors in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC for the college application process while encouraging them to become social justice advocates and community leaders. Discover our program and the incredible impact our Scholars make on their communities.
College LAUNCH Resources
Download our updated flier and quick guide to learn more about the program and share with your students or peers.
Missed a College LAUNCH Workshop?
View the recorded sessions via our Google Folder. Workshops are held quarterly. Information and invitations are sent via email to Scholars, alumni, and parents.
Leadership Blog
Read the Leadership Blog to discover more about Saturday Summits, our Scholars and alumni, and the latest College LAUNCH news.
- November Saturday SummitThis month, Scholars learned about civic engagement, built their college list, and began working on their group YPAR projects. Scholars learned from campus and community partners, Generation Nation and Deacs Decide, who shared more about civic leadership in their communities and ways to create change at every level. Scholars participated in interactive activities to […]
- College LAUNCH 10th Anniversary CelebrationOn October 19, 2024, community members and alumni gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the College LAUNCH for Leadership program. During the event, we reminisced about past Saturday Summits, alumni shared the impact that the program has made on their lives, and our current YLEB members showcased their Youth Participatory Research Action […]
- College LAUNCH September 2024 Saturday SummitThe 2024-2025 College LAUNCH year has begun. 55 Scholars in Winston-Salem and 60 Scholars in Charlotte joined us for their first Saturday Summit. This is the 10th anniversary of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program and the largest cohort to date. The summit started with an introduction to the program and icebreakers, allowing Scholars […]
- MEDucation Day 2024College LAUNCH Scholars traveled to the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC to learn about various careers in the healthcare field and participate in hands-on activities. View the photo story below to get a glimpse of the day. Scholars rotated between ultrasound, anesthesia, suture, and medical research stations. They attended a WFU student […]
- College LAUNCH Saturday Summit with the Wake Forest School of BusinessFor the March Saturday Summit, Scholars joined us for a day of networking and exploration with the Wake Forest School of Business. Scholars collaborated with their peers to complete a case study activity in which they came up with creative ideas to solve a lack of diversity and innovation on TikTok. Students networked with […]