About Us

Goals

• Establish 15 “Prepping for College” Community Volunteer Student Groups who will participate with the CAI “Prepping for College” curriculum in each targeted Central Indiana public high school community. Purpose is to help student's regain their Hope, Enthusiasm and Self Worth. Building a strong student resume is necessary before high school graduation.
• Establish Community Volunteer Student Groups - in each targeted public high school community.– Qualified Vetted students will assume Leadership roles in overseeing and providing supplemental educational curriculum.
• “Early Bird” Transition to STEM Programs - Include female students beginning with Grade K2 - K8 students. A participating STEM Business License can be applied for and reserved by parents/grand parents of children in Grades K2-K8. Applications for a reserved space are now being accepted.
• CAI is an approved organization for implementing the national Girls Who Code Program.
• Student Eligibility – CAI accepts pre-qualified high school students from any public high school class up to December 31 of their senior year. – Initial preference is for CAI to recruit high school freshmen who desire a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) career
• Purchase Business Licenses From College Funding Solutions – CAI to submit minimum orders for 10 CFS licenses per month.
• Establish 10 Marion County Volunteer Student Groups (2 per Year) by 2024....... Projecting 150 Student Volunteers
• Solicit funding for a Community Learning Center in Indianapolis – Preliminary research notes a need to raise $12,000 for first years rent, Space will be used by students after school. The center will provide a place to hold community presentations to train participating students
• Achieve a 65% STEM college graduation rate by 2028 – Work with staff at I-STEM – Purdue University to insert programs that will help to improve college graduation rates.
• Appoint five (5) students to a Student Governing Board of Directors. Will manage and oversee all established Central Indiana Groups

For Parents

College Literacy – Includes the following tools

• Family Consultation – Identifies and suggest strategies for paying for college
• Textbook Materials
  • Online - “Understanding the College Admission Process”
  • Online - “College Planning 101”
  • Online - “College Financial Aid Made EZ”
  • “Teens – The Six Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make”
• Student Volunteer Leadership Positions – Students manage a profit center
• Career Identification – Complete job research with emphasis on STEM careers
• Summer STEM Workshops – Introduces 9th graders to STEM careers
• Email and Facebook Training Sessions - Monthly
• Certification - Student volunteers receive certification for volunteer endeavors
• Letters of Recommendation - Student volunteers receive letters of recommendation
• Website Password - Access to customized College Literacy information
• FAFSA Answer Sheet – Provided to participating families with senior class volunteers
• Access To “Naviance” website - Helps with career selections
• Access to “Prep Me” website – Tips & strategies to improve GPA and SAT scores
• Student Activity Report (SAR) – Response to FAFSA submittal - Reviewed for correctness
• College Awards Reviewed– Suggests appeals when warranted Financial Literacy – Includes the following Power Point Presentations
• Developing a Financial Plan – Where It All Begins
• Budgeting – Making the Most of Your Money
• Investing – Making Money Work For You
• All About Credit – How To Use Credit Wisely – Includes Credit Scores & Reports
• Your Money – How to Keep Safe and Secure
• Insurance – Protecting What You Have

For Students

All Important Informaiton for new students

Steps to being apart of the program

Submit Enrollment Form with Human Behavior Profile
* Schedule Parent Consultation
* Acceepted Students required to sign a Pledge of Commitment
* 10 volunteer student openings per each Community Chapter

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Our ethical principles are the values that set the ground rules for all that we do as community volunteers. As we seek to achieve responsible success, we will be challenged to balance these principles, always mindful of our promise to achieve responsible success. Our Ethical Principles Are:
HONESTY : WE will not say things that are false. We will never deliberately mislead. We will be as candid as possible, openly and freely sharing information as appropriate to the relationship.
PROMISE KEEPING: We will go to great lengths to keep our commitments. We will not make promises that can't be kept and we will not make promises on behalf of Carel Associates unless we have the authority to do so.
FAIRNESS: We will create and follow a process and achieve outxcomes that a reasonable person would call just, evenhanded, and non-arbitrary.
RESPECT FOR OTHERS: We will be open and direct in our communications and receptive to influence. We will honor and value the abilities and contributions of others, embracing the responsibility and accountability for our actions in this regard.
COMPASSION: We will maintain an awaremess of the needs of others and act to meet those needs whenever possible. We will also minimize harm whenever possible. We will act in ways that are consistent with our commitment to social responsibility.
INTEGRITY: We will live up to our ethical principles, even when confronted by peraonal, professional, and social risks, as well as economic pressures