Open Doors Academy seeks to ensure that every child have the opportunity and support needed to graduate high school and obtain entrance into a college institution or trade school. High School/ Alumni programming consists of providing tutoring twice a week for two hours in the afternoon, opportunities for volunteering in the community, summer paid/unpaid internships, weekly evening apprenticeships focused on developing 21st century work skills, college tours, national service learning trips, and individual mentoring and support. Youth enrolled in the program must commit to maintaining a minimum GPA, meeting bi-weekly with their mentor, participating in the weekly apprenticeship, and giving back to the community. In return, each youth will receive complete support, guidance, and the tools necessary to obtain successful post-secondary admittance into a University, trade school, or unsubsidized employment.
On-line registration is open to any youth who completed their middle-school years in one of our program sites and earned alumni status. If you are interested in enrolling, but did not attend our middle school programs, please contact Jeff Harrell, Alumni Director at (216) 229-1900.