Our LAUNCH Scholars try their hands at healthcare. “MEDucation” Day has been a core part of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program since it’s inception in 2014, allowing our Scholars to discover or sharpen their interests in the medical field. This spring, we are beyond […]
Our Scholars invest in their futures at the Wake Forest School of Business It was a gorgeous spring day this past Saturday, March 21, 2026, as both cohorts of our 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholars arrived at Farrell Hall, the home of the Wake Forest […]
This past Saturday, February 21, 2026, both cohorts of our 2026-2026 LAUNCH Scholars gathered together on our beautiful Wake Forest University campus to explore all that being a Demon Deacon has to offer. We began our day with a mock admissions committee session led by […]
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 […]