Sinclair Community College Launches New Program at Hope Center for Families to Empower Students for Success

Sinclair Community College is empowering recent high school graduates with the tools they need for academic and career success. Held at the Hope Center for Families in Dayton, the program combines a fundamental college math course with personalized mentoring and support services.

This innovative initiative launched in June with eight recent graduates from Thurgood Marshall High School in Dayton. While they strengthen their math skills, Sinclair staff provide students with presentations about tutoring, success strategies, academic advising, internship and apprenticeship opportunities, diversity and library resources, student engagement opportunities.

Student La’Deja Smith wants to be a pediatric nurse. She credits the Sinclair summer math program with providing the tools she needs to be prepared for college. 

“I feel like I am already in college. This program is giving me the tools I need to be prepared,” Smith said. “I feel more confident about starting college and pursuing my dream of working in the medical field,” said Smith.

The program is hosted at the Hope Center for Families, an initiative of Omega CDC, and has been supported by members of Omega CDC's Family Resource team and Hope Zone Student Success Navigators. Rachel Ward, Vice President of Omega CDC added, "This is yet another demonstration of the value of cross-sector, place-based strategies.  By ensuring students have services close to home, we remove barriers and create opportunities for success."

“This program aligns with Sinclair’s mission to find the need and endeavor to meet it by preparing young people for a successful college experience,” said Madeline Iseli, Senior Vice President of Advancement and Regional Strategy at Sinclair. “Sinclair’s partnership with the Hope Center for Families highlights a collaborative approach to providing a strong academic foundation and essential support services to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in college and beyond.”

Sinclair Community College currently offers the Nursing Aide (STNA) program at the Hope Center. In the fall, Sinclair will launch two other certificate programs: Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and the Dining Assistant – Dietary Aide.  

Other Sinclair courses offered at the Hope Center include American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, and Heartsaver First Aid with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated or Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

To learn more about Sinclair’s programs at the Hope Center for Families, contact SinclairHopeCenter@sinclair.edu.