Great Expectations at PVCC

Serving Foster Youth...Giving Hope and Changing Lives

Great Expectations at PVCC is part of a statewide initiative that serves current and former foster care youth. We provide resources, tools, information and guidance to empower our participants in reaching their educational and career goals. We also assist participants overcome day to day life stressors so they are able to transition into a healthy and successful adulthood.

Benefits of joining Great Expectations:

  • Guidance in making college and career choices
  • Assistance in navigating through supportive services (Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Tutoring and Counseling)
  • Getting connected with community resources and services
  • One-on-One academic advising
  • Support to overcome the barriers to success through coaching and emergency assistance

Join Us

Are you interested in joining Great Expectations at PVCC? Here's how to make it happen.

You will be scheduled to meet with someone from Great Expectations to discuss academic, career and funding options available for you. Great Expectations at PVCC serves current and former foster youth and are also doing at least one of the following:

  • Attending credit classes
  • Attending workforce development classes
  • Working while figuring out next academic or career steps

Refer a Foster Youth

Do you know a foster youth who could benefit from the Great Expectations at PVCC program?

Please consult the foster youth before referring and scheduling an appointment for the youth to meet with the Great Expectations at PVCC staff.

Get Involved

If you would like to learn more about the Great Expectations and how you or your group can help, please contact the Advisor of Great Expectations, Maegan Bell at 434.961.5239 or Harry Stillerman, Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs at 434-961-5203 or hstillerman@pvcc.edu.

You are also invited to help make a difference by donating to Great Expectations. 
 

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