College Speaker Series
This fall, INSPIRE Academy is bringing in guest speakers to walk our scholars through the college process step by step, from telling your story to paying for it. Every session is virtual and open to INSPIRE students, and links are shared directly with students before each session.
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INSPIRE Mentorship
Career Exploration Speaker Series
Mental Health & Wellness Series
Our mentorship program pairs scholars with dedicated mentors for personalized guidance through the college process — from applications to interviews. Every participating scholar secured college admission.
A deep dive into corporate and creative industries, giving scholars direct exposure to professionals, career paths, and real workplace skills through guest speaker sessions.
Scholars engaged in holistic workshops covering mental health advocacy and stress management for sustainable success.
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HIGHLIGHTING STUDENT GROWTH
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Starbound Scholars Celebration 2026
INSPIRE Food Drive & Volunteering Event
Future events will be posted here.
In June 2026, we celebrated the incredible growth, dedication, and achievements of our scholars at our first-ever Starbound Scholars Celebration. This event marked the close of our first full year of programming, honoring every student who showed up and invested in their own future.
Help us stock the shelves! Donate non-perishable food or volunteer by November 23 to support local families alongside Little People Big Hearts Day Care to collect non-perishable food items for families in Mount Vernon. Students, mentors, volunteers, and neighbors are welcome to join.
