Carolina Youth Coalition

College fellows program*graduates of cyc's torch fellows program transition to becoming college fellows and are enrolled in the college persistence program to ensure they successfully transition to and persist through college. Services include individualized college matriculation support during freshman and sophomore year, connection to internship and job opportunities, career coaching and mentoring, and emergency financial assistance. Our goal is to ensure fellows graduate from college with strong career and postgraduate prospects and are actively engaged in making a change in their communities. The program is provided at no cost to fellows.154 college fellows were enrolled in the program for the 2023-2024 school year.results:- 94% freshmen retention rate- 96% sophomore retention rate- 97% of college fellows remained enrolled or have completed a degree program since 2018.- 25 college graduates*program funded primarily through unrestricted contributions.