Destination Graduation

Destination Graduation is sponsored by Orange County United Way. This program aims to increase the high school graduation rate by helping students and parents understand that higher education is attainable and accessible.

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We’re empowering students to explore colleges, develop leadership skills, learn how to navigate the college application process, and more. Together, we’re striving to ensure all students, regardless of their background, have equitable access to these opportunities. Destination Graduation helps both students and parents understand that higher education is attainable and accessible.

Our goal is to ensure our students graduate prepared for college, career, and beyond. Contact us to learn more.

Explore what destination graduation has to offer College Knowledge Workshops College Campus Exploration Community Service Activities Student Leadership Conference College and Career Readiness Networking and Professionalism Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities Undocumented, DACA, and/or AB540 Resources Personal Engagement & Career Exploration Identify Personal Skill Sets School-Based College Field Trips Resources for Field Trips Provided California Community Colleges and Universities Business Executives Share Experiences Students Explore Prospective Career Paths Summer College Prep Academy College Readiness and Knowledge Download the Destination Graduation program flier to learn more *Numbers since the inception of the program College Knowledge Workshops and Events Students Benefited from Our Programs Learn more or get involved If you are a student, parent, or teacher who wants to learn more or you’d like to volunteer and support, please contact: Yahaira Ortiz, Director, United for Student Success Log a moment of impact and help us reach 4 million.

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