Project Avance

Project Avance was developed to increase student success, enrollment, and retention through experiential learning. Our mission is clear: to provide unwavering support, cultivate valuable partnerships, and enrich the learning journey.

We offer a variety of programs, such as Summer Bridge Camps, Lunch and Learns, Career Fairs, and off-campus Career Tours, where students can explore career paths beyond the classroom. Through these initiatives, we aim to inspire and empower our students to explore their aspirations, connect with industry leaders, and embrace a future filled with opportunities.

 

Project Avance Summer Bridge Program

The Project Avance Summer Bridge program is a 2-week experience for incoming STEM freshmen. It offers classes in chemistry and biology, campus tours, advising, faculty and industry talks, hands-on activities, peer advisor engagement, and local industry tours to explore STEM careers.

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STEM & Agriculture Experiential Learning Center

Project Avance will create a STEM and Agriculture Experiential Learning Center focused on hands-on learning for upcoming meat processing courses at Palo Alto College.

More information coming soon

Meet the Team

Laura Furst
Grant Director
Lfurst@sydotnet.net

Dr. Jeff Koch, Director
Agriculture, Horticulture Sciences, Healthcare Administration, and Welding
jkoch2@sydotnet.net

Michelle Treviño
Grant Program Specialist
Mtrevino602@sydotnet.net

David Segovia
Grant Data Specialist
Dsegovia29@sydotnet.net

Lazaro Gonzalez
Multimedia Specialist
Lgonzalez680@sydotnet.net

 

Contact Information

Project Avance

210-486-3940

Rio Grande Building Room 252