TRIO - Upward Bound

The Reedley College Upward Bound Programs are highly successful, precollege programs for predominately low-income and first generation college bound high school students. Reedley College has two Classic Upward Bound Programs: PRO and SD.  Students who participate in PRO must attend Parlier, Reedley, or Orange Cove High School. SD participants must attend Selma or Dinuba High School. The general purpose of Upward Bound is to generate excitement and increase the rates of college enrollment and graduation among high school students. 

Reedley College’s Upward Bound Math and Science Programs are designed to strengthen the math and science skills of the students in the program. Reedley College has two Math and Science Upward Bound Programs. MS1 is for students attending Reedley, Sanger, Sanger West, or Fowler High Schools, and MS2 is for students attending Selma, Dinuba, and Kingsburg High Schools. The goal of these programs is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue post-secondary degrees in STEM fields.

Academic Year 

Summer Program

*Live in Reedley College Dorms
*Classes with College Professors
*Career Planning
*Participation Stipend/Check
*Field Trips to Colleges and Universities

Who is eligible?

Classic Upward Bound PRO/SD
*Be enrolled in one of the following high schools:
    Parlier, Reedley, Orange Cove (PRO); Selma, Dinuba (SD)
*Have an interest in attending college upon high school graduation
*Commit to the program through high school graduation
*Be from a low-income family 
*Be a first-generation college bound student (Parents do not have a 4-year degree)
*Be a US citizen or permanent resident

Upward Bound Math/Science
*Same as above, plus the following...
*Be enrolled in one of the following high schools:
   Reedley, Sanger, Sanger West, Fowler, Selma, Dinuba, or Kingsburg
*Have an interest in pursuing a college degree in Math and Science Fields

Upward Bound is a Federally Funded TRiO Program

Purpose:

Students who have completed their junior year and have been participating consistently in Upward Bound are given the opportunity to work in professional areas and learn new and innovative skills.

Goal:

The goal of the Summer Internship Program is to encourage higher education through productive work experiences in a field related to the student's academic and career goals. 

Guidelines for Potential Employers: 

An organization that participates in the internship education program must agree to the guidelines provided:

1. The employer must understand and be committed to the concept of internship education.
2. The employer should provide appropriate notification to the student/employee of rules and regulations, working conditions, and company policies and procedures, as with any new hire.
3. The job must provide educational experiences in an area directly related to the student's course of study or career goals, as determined by Upward Bound in conjunction with the employer.
4. The job must provide meaningful and challenging experiences that will increase student learning.
5. Provide an opportunity for students to work a minimum of 40 hours during the course of five weeks.
6. Cooperate with Upward Bound and the student to jointly develop specific learning objectives for the internship period.
7. The employer agrees to evaluate the student's performance and progress toward meeting specified learning objectives.
8. The employer must practice equal employment opportunities, and must provide a safe and secure work environment for the student.

Upward Bound is a Federally Funded TRiO Program

Dr. Diana Tapia-Wright
Director of Grant Funded Programs
diana.tapia-wright@reedleycollege.edu  (559) 494-3535 ext. 3668

Shawna DiQuirico
Budget Technician
shawna.diquirico@reedleycollege.edu  (559) 494-3535 ext. 3667

Beto Carbajal, Assistant Director
Upward Bound PRO – Serving Parlier, Reedley, & Orange Cove High Schools
beto.carbajal@reedleycollege.edu  (559) 494-3535 ext. 3242

Kevin Jow, Assistant Director
Upward Bound Math and Science 1 – Serving Reedley, Sanger, & Fowler High Schools
kevin.jow@reedleycollege.edu (559) 494-3535 ext. 3149

Channie Phantharath, Assistant Director
Upward Bound Math and Science 2 – Serving Selma, Dinuba, & Kingsburg High Schools
channie.phantharath@reedleycollege.edu (559) 494-3535 ext. 3663

Marisol Patiño, Assistant Director
Upward Bound SDF – Serving Selma, Dinuba, & Fowler High Schools
marisol.patino@reedleycollege.edu (559) 494-3535 ext. 3695

We are located at:
Reedley College

Upward Bound Program

Building CSS-2
995 N. Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654

P: (559) 494-3535
F: (800) 643-0821

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• Upward Bound Student Application
• Job Description and Tutor Application for Upward Bound