The November Summit on Saturday, November 22, 2025, was a huge success, centered on College Readiness, Civic Engagement, and YPAR (Youth Participatory Action Research). After a high-energy start with icebreakers, the core of the morning session was dedicated to deep dives into YPAR work, where […]
Charlotte College LAUNCH Scholars built their colleges lists, participated in a Generation Nation session, and worked on their YPAR projects at the November Saturday Summit.
This month, Winston-Salem Scholars flexed their volunteer muscles and helped out at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Responsible for 18 counties in Northwest NC, this Second Harvest site provides mobile pantries, Meals on Wheels, job training, summer meals, nutrition services, and […]
Photos from the October Saturday Summit in Charlotte. Scholars met with their project groups for the first time, sharing a cause they’re passionate about. They will continue to meet with their groups to begin taking action steps and work with a community partner. Additional thank […]
On September 27, College LAUNCH Scholars from the 2025-2026 Winston-Salem cohort, arrived on campus for their first Saturday Summit. Scholars had the opportunity to connect with staff, Youth Executive Leadership Board (YLEB) mentors, and fellow Scholars. The day featured a variety of engaging activities, […]
The Charlotte LAUNCH cohort joined the professional staff and YLEB team at the Charlotte Center to kick off the new College LAUNCH year. Our photo story shows the Scholars coming together and bonding with their peers as well as diving into instructional programming.
In partnership with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program hosted another successful MEDucation Day. Current Scholars learned about the Medical School admissions process, participated in hands-on demonstrations including an ultrasound lab, suturing workshop, anesthesiology simulation, and preserved […]
College LAUNCH for Leadership Saturday Summit with the Wake Forest University School of Business. This month, Scholars participated in an engaging Summit where they explored the different areas of business. To begin the day, Scholars took on the various roles such as CEO and project […]
This month, College LAUNCH Scholars and their families traveled to Wake Forest University for their Saturday Summit. With guidance from Assistant Deans of Admissions Grace Sanabria and Rose Brown, guests learned what college admissions officers look for when reviewing applications and received a firsthand look […]
This month, Scholars embarked on a day of scientific discovery hosted by the Wake Forest Physics and Engineering Departments. The January Summit featured interactive science demonstrations, hands-on telescope-building activities, and a guided tour of physics research laboratories. This immersive experience aimed to broaden students’ understanding […]