401+
Participants
WIT serves more than 401 students annually, interest in this program is growing rapidly in Southern Oregon
83%
Graduation Rate
WIT boasts a high school graduation rate of 83%. This is for our most disadvantaged students who are at risk of totally disengaging from the academic system.
88%
School Credits Earned
88% of our students earned missing credits toward on-time graduation. This includes 32 credits retrieved!
The Whatever It Takes (WIT) program offers personalized mentoring and support to students at risk of disengagement, credit deficiencies, or delayed graduation.
Advisors work one-on-one with students to create tailored plans for academic and vocational success, providing academic monitoring, behavioral support, home visits, scholarships, career events, college tours, internships, and leadership opportunities. Annually, WIT assists students, helping them stay on track for graduation.
Key Numbers
88 Afterschool tutoring sessions to support youth and ensure academic success.
30 Industry Certifications were completed and obtained by youth through WIT Resources to advance their future
Staff Spotlight: Lili Vargas
Community Resource Specialist, Lili Iracema Vargas, was honored with the Toni Drew Service Award from the Josephine County Food Bank! Lili has transformed how we serve our community. Offering just under 400 food boxes a month to our families, among many other critical services.
Key Partners
Schools:
Armadillo Community Charter
Butte Falls Charter School
Crater HS
Grants Pass HS
Gladiola Alt. School
Innovation Academy Medford
North and South MS
Southern Oregon Success Academy
REACH Charter School
Eagle Point HS
Rogue River HS
Community Partners:
AllCare
Jackson Care Connect
Department of Justice
SO Health-E
Community WOrks
Choices
Josephine Community Library Grants Pass Branch
White City Library
Josephine County Food Bank
Josephine County Farm Collective