S.T.A.R.T

Tohono O’odham Community College’s Students Thriving, Achieving, and Rising Together (START) Initiative engages 9 –12 grade students in college and career readiness programming. The programming provides exposure to higher education and the workforce, providing students with tools and opportunities for success. The program includes in-school workshops, the Dual Enrollment Program, and the Tohono O’odham Summer Achievement Program (T O S-AP).

The S.T.A.R.T. Initiative connects past, present, and future students of Tohono O’odham Community College with alumni, local organizations, and resources. This initiative aims to empower high school students as they navigate their academic and professional career paths. It is rooted in the O’odham cultural values of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a community-focused approach.

In School Workshops

Tohono O’odham Community College’s S.T.A.R.T. Initiative has partnered with Tohono O’odham High School, Ha:ṣañ Preparatory & Leadership School, and Baboquivari High School to offer in-school workshops throughout the academic year aimed at college and career exploration and exposure. Workshop content is developed based on student data and feedback to address our Tohono O’odham students’ specific needs and concerns.

Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment Program allows students to take college courses for both high school and college credit. Please visit our Dual Enrollment page to find out more about the dual enrollment program admissions process and partnered schools.

Summer Institute

The Tohono O’odham Summer Achievement Program (TOS-AP) is designed to immerse students in a college environment, focusing on academic and professional development. Participants engage in college courses, cultural experiences, and community-based activities that reflect our core values. This program prepares students for their next steps in life, whether that means entering college, joining the workforce, or advancing to the next year of high school.