DiscoverU Fantastic Learning Opportunities
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DiscoverU Fantastic Learning Opportunities-
George Vander Veer CEO at DiscoverU
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Top 5%
Joshua Pardo Student at Sam Houston State University-
Huntsville, Texas, United States
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Rising Star
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Overview
DiscoverU is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that equalizes access to high-quality, out-of-school learning experiences for all youth. Through experiential learning, DiscoverU assists youth in developing a vision for their future and gaining the social-emotional skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and in life. In addition to supporting youth directly, DiscoverU builds robust support systems that involve families, schools, communities, and learning-opportunity partners. 98% of FLOsters experienced academic and/or social development as a result of their FLO. 86% of FLOsters consider their FLO experience to be a significant positive impact on their future success. 75% of FLOsters matriculated to a two or four-year university and boast a six-year graduation rate of 41%. 67% of FLOsters who matriculated to college are still working toward their degrees.