AMP
College and career readiness PROGRAM AT WHS
We're excited to introduce you to the AMP Mentorship Program designed to help students envision and achieve their educational and career potential! Here's what you need to know:
Our Goal
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To help students discover their talents and create bright futures by exploring various post-graduation paths.
What We Offer
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Career exploration
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College and trade school information
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Financial aid and scholarship guidance (FAFSA/TAFSA)
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Goal-setting
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Help with college applications
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And much more!
Our Mentors
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Experienced educators from Wimberley community
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Passionate about youth development
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Dedicated to helping students plan their future
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Trained with Brilliant Pathways Curriculum
Who can attend?
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All students grades 9th-12th are welcome!
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We are particularly focused on helping first generation students (the first students in the family to attend a post-high school trade school or college—if a sibling has attended college or trade school other siblings are still considered first generation) and students who do not yet have a clear path for their futures.
When We're Available
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Weekly mentoring/meetings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during Texan Time
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Computer Lab in the library at Wimberley High School
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Available for one on one meetings after school if necessary
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We will be offering longer, themed workshops after school to delve deeper into college and career readiness topics—dates to be announced
Special Events
Throughout the year, we host "Anchor Events" including:
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FAFSA/TAFSA Workshop
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Campus tours of Texas State University and Austin Community College
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Tour of ACC Make It Center to explore trades and careers
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And more exciting opportunities!
Why attend AMP?
We understand that planning for life after high school can be overwhelming. Our free program offers personalized guidance to help your child uncover their unique talents, explore their passions, and make informed decisions about their future. We're committed to empowering every student to discover their potential and thrive after graduation.
Students who attend AMP meetings and who participate in AMP events will have higher priority when applying for Amigos scholarships as seniors in the spring.
We hope your student will join us on this exciting journey of self-discovery and future planning!
For more information, please contact: Julie Teague at amigoswimberley@gmail.com.
How AMP has helped students:
“I did not really think that college was an option for me. Now I am hopeful that I have choices.“ AMP Student 2023-2024
"I get it now. I see that I can and I want to go to college." AMP student 2024-2025
"AMP has helped me fill out the FAFSA and get enough aid and scholarships to be able to attend Texas State University. I learned about the magic of having a network. I got help filling out applications and writing college essays. AMP took us to tour ACC and Texas State. I learned how to be more comfortable writing emails and asking questions about my future." AMP student 2023-2025
“People were always asking me if I was going to college but I was hesitant to answer. Then I went to the ACC Make it Center/Highland campus tour and I felt a wave of passion sweep over me to pursue a higher education. Seeing people there share their passion for what they were studying truly relit a spark of hope that I had when I was a child.”