LaunchPad4U is a comprehensive community resource center available for students, teachers, parents, and community partners. Designed as a learning lab where innovative pilot programs can be launched, it also serves as an extension of the College Career Life Readiness work being done in the Student Success Centers. 

 Above all, it is a place where 16- to 24-year-olds can find mentors, advisers and practical resources that enables them to optimize their full potential by creating an actionable plan beyond high school.

 LaunchPad4U is a haven for teachers as well, where they are valued as high-level professionals, have choice in their professional learning, and can enhance their excitement about teaching.

 It also serves as a convening place for community partner work groups from the collective, PLANit Sarasota; providing students and volunteer mentors with meeting space where they can build relationships with one another; and using workshop space for experimental learning activities.

 More information is available at EdFoundationSRQ.org/LaunchPad4U and 941-927-0965. 

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