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All high school graduates in our state deserve to be successful. But success doesn’t just happen, it’s cultivated when we do things on purpose. Success for Our Seniors (SOS), is our newest initiative designed to help every high school senior in Delaware become successful to, through, and way beyond graduation.

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All high school graduates in our state deserve to be successful. But success doesn’t just happen, it’s cultivated when we do things on purpose. Success for Our Seniors (SOS), is our newest initiative designed to help every high school senior in Delaware become successful to, through, and way beyond graduation.

2022-2023
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We Cannot Leave Their Futures’ to Chance.

In Delaware, more than 8,500 seniors graduate high school each year. The navigation from high school to career or college is a daunting process. Our youth need our collective resources and help to stay on their path to success.

57% of Delaware high school graduates enroll in college (4900)*

of Delaware high school graduates enroll in college (4900)*

43% of students enter the workforce, military or other programs (3700)*

of students enter the workforce, military or other programs (3700)*

13% of youth (ages 16-24) have no career path (13,900)

of youth (ages 16-24) have no career path (13,900)

23% of our Black Youth are further disconnected from a career path than their white counterparts

of our Black Youth are further disconnected from a career path than their white counterparts

*Data has been verified through the Delaware Department of Education

Ensuring Success Requires Effort From Everyone.

Here’s a closer look at our collaborative solution to the current challenges surrounding our high school seniors. The goals of Success for Our Seniors (SOS) are to:

    We help them choose their path

    Determine Path

    Help students identify the path they intend to take after graduation.

    Celebrate their chosen path so seniors stay motivated through graduation

    Celebrate Path

    Celebrate their chosen path and encourage their persistence along that path.

    Connect students with resources and guidance so they can succeed

    Connect to Resources

    Provide guidance, resources, and direct support to ensure they stay on track past graduation.

    Stay connected with student to and through graduation by leveraging the technologies they use

    Stay Connected

    Leverage technology to streamline access to information, stay connected, and follow up after graduation.

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    Success for our high school seniors

    Today’s high school seniors are tomorrow’s workforce. The Success for Our Seniors (SOS) program is a collaborative impact initiative that ensures every Delaware high school senior has exactly what they need to graduate with a clear defined path and plan for their immediate futures. 

    Our Partners

    We are honored to collaborate with some of the state and region’s top agencies, organizations, and school districts to help build better futures for our graduates. Below is the list of organizations that are collaborating on SOS.

    Dr. Vilicia Cade - Superintendant, Capital School District
    Delaware Department of Education
    Capital School District
    Delaware Department of Labor
    Kent Sussex Leadership Alliance
    Stand By Me
    Delaware 211
    Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative
    Big Brothers. Big Sisters. of Delaware
    Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware
    Center for Structural Equity
    Children & Families First of Delaware
    DFRS
    Girls Inc. of Delaware
    Jewish Family Services
    Network Connect
    ServiceSource
    YMCA Delaware

    Tell us how you want to help!

    Please fill out the survey to let us know how you’d like to get involved in helping with our Success for Our Seniors (SOS) initiative