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Giving children equal opportunity
If a child is coming to school hungry or they are worried because their
parents have been laid off work it isn’t surprising that they may be distracted
at school. There is significant evidence that socio-economic background has
an impact on the ability to learn and engage in the classroom. Studies have
also shown that there are links between income inequality and increased
bullying in schools.lxiii
Across the City of Windsor and in the County, United Way/Centraide Windsor-
Essex County supports afterschool programs that provide healthy snacks,
physical activity and homework help to students, at no cost to their parents.
Through programs like these we are attempting to provide a foundation to
children in Windsor-Essex and ensure that no child is left behind.
Increasing educational attainment
As the data on education attainment showed, over 44 percent of individuals
in Windsor-Essex have a high school diploma or less. Although portions
of this population are older, in the 21st century economy, education is
the foundation for success. If we don’t prepare all of our youth for post-
secondary programs, we will limit our community’s ability to participate in
the evolving economy. We need to guide young people into appropriate
college diplomas, skilled trades, apprenticeships, or university degrees
that are applicable to our job market, while making training and skills
development opportunities available to older members of our communities.
United Way is championing a new program in Leamington in hopes of
improving high school graduation rates and providing students with the
wrap around supports they need to succeed. On Track to Success is a new
pilot program that provides multi-year tutoring, mentorship and financial
incentives to high school students from low income families to achieve
educational outcomes and move onto post-secondary education in fields
where jobs are available in our community and pay a living wage.
Giving children equal opportunity
If a child is coming to school hungry or they are worried because their
parents have been laid off work it isn’t surprising that they may be distracted
at school. There is significant evidence that socio-economic background has
an impact on the ability to learn and engage in the classroom. Studies have
also shown that there are links between income inequality and increased
bullying in schools.lxiii
Across the City of Windsor and in the County, United Way/Centraide Windsor-
Essex County supports afterschool programs that provide healthy snacks,
physical activity and homework help to students, at no cost to their parents.
Through programs like these we are attempting to provide a foundation to
children in Windsor-Essex and ensure that no child is left behind.
Increasing educational attainment
As the data on education attainment showed, over 44 percent of individuals
in Windsor-Essex have a high school diploma or less. Although portions
of this population are older, in the 21st century economy, education is
the foundation for success. If we don’t prepare all of our youth for post-
secondary programs, we will limit our community’s ability to participate in
the evolving economy. We need to guide young people into appropriate
college diplomas, skilled trades, apprenticeships, or university degrees
that are applicable to our job market, while making training and skills
development opportunities available to older members of our communities.
United Way is championing a new program in Leamington in hopes of
improving high school graduation rates and providing students with the
wrap around supports they need to succeed. On Track to Success is a new
pilot program that provides multi-year tutoring, mentorship and financial
incentives to high school students from low income families to achieve
educational outcomes and move onto post-secondary education in fields
where jobs are available in our community and pay a living wage.
