A Brighter Pittsburgh

An Individual Investment

A Brighter Pittsburgh (ABP) is a program that offers a unique opportunity to qualified high school seniors and graduates (ages 17-20) to enter CUBM's business administration degree program in the summer of 2010. Through a combination of academic training, career development, mentoring, and other activities, ABP gives students the tools to succeed in the classroom, the workplace and their communities. The program features small class sizes with highly qualified instructors and customized guidance in a nurturing environment.

Bring a qualified student to CUBM for ABP enrollment June 1- June 21 and receive a $50 Waterfront Gift Card - Good at any Giant Eagle, The Waterfront, or Pittsburgh Mills

Applicants:  Graduating high school seniors and post-grads ages 17-20 Application must be complete to qualify Begin the enrollment process by completing the Request Information form.

Cost
Interested students pay a $100 application fee to enroll in the summer preparation program. The summer preparation program is free to qualifying students. CUBM will assist students with paperwork and financial aid necessary for admission. ABP students will be responsible for tuition, books, and other miscellaneous fees not covered by financial aid. However, it is CUBM’s goal that each student obtains part-time employment to help the student cover the additional expenses.

Schedules

Summer Preparation Program 2010
July 1 - July 30
Monday - Friday, 8 am - Noon

Fall Classes 2010
August 16 - December 11
Monday - Friday, 8 am - Noon

Spring Classes 2011
January 10 - April 30

(All end dates subject to change depending on final exam schedules)

Summer Follow-up Program 2011
June 27 - July 29

The summer employment schedule will depend on the employer and nature of the work, but will not conflict with daily training sessions held from 8 am - noon.

Steps for A Brighter Pittsburgh

STEP 1
CUBM works closely with the principals and counselors of local high schools to identify students who have the potential to do college work, and who could benefit from additional preparation to ensure post-secondary success.

STEP 2
During the spring and summer of 2010, CUBM will work with ABP students to prepare them for college work and life. These preparatory sessions will include study habits, career counseling and other skills necessary to succeed in higher education. In August, 2010 these students will enroll in CUBM’s fall semester taking 15 credits. The program director will monitor ABP students throughout the process.

STEP 3
ABP students will be in classes with the other CUBM students, under the careful supervision of CUBM and ABP counselors and director. The non-traditional students currently enrolled in CUBM classes will also mentor and "counsel" the younger students, while the younger students will help the older students adapt to the college classroom setting. The ABP students will then enroll for 15 credits in the spring of 2011 session and six credits in the summer of 2011. ABP students will then transfer to Geneva (or other higher education institution) the fall of 2011 as a sophomore with 36 credits, equipped and ready to succeed in college life away from CUBM and home.

STEP 4
ABP students will obtain summer employment in addition to the six credit summer classes of 2011. They will visit Geneva College campus throughout the 2010-2011 school year helping acclimate them to campus life and preparing them to transfer to Geneva College or another educational institution for the 2011-2012 school year. The ABP director will monitor these trips.

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