An educational platform supporting first-generation college students in Rhode Island, consisting of an administrative web app and mobile app for students and families. The platform embodies a mission to prepare and inspire young people to become the first in their families to attend and complete college.
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Enrollment Management
Manage enrollment process applications
Event Scheduling
Schedule events and track student participation
Student Records
Maintain comprehensive student records
Grant Reporting
Generate reports for grants
Scholarship Management
Manage scholarships and distributions
Event Enrollment
Students can enroll in events through mobile app
Advisor Interaction
Connect and interact with advisors
Multilingual Support
Available in English and Spanish
Rhode Island’s most comprehensive college readiness program
Onward We Learn is an educational platform supporting first-generation college students in Rhode Island, consisting of an administrative web app and mobile app for students and families. The platform embodies a mission to prepare and inspire young people to become the first in their families to attend and complete college.
“We at Onward We Learn prepare and inspire young people in Rhode Island to become the first in their families to attend and complete college.”
The Challenge
First-generation college students face unique challenges in navigating the path to higher education. Without family experience in the college system, these students need comprehensive support in application processes, scholarship opportunities, and ongoing academic guidance.
The Solution
Onward We Learn provides a dual-platform approach with an administrative web app for program staff and a mobile app for students and families, creating a comprehensive support system for college readiness.
Administrative Web App
The administrative platform empowers staff to:
- Manage enrollment process applications
- Schedule events and track student participation
- Maintain comprehensive student records
- Generate reports for grants
- Manage scholarships and distributions
Mobile Student & Family App
The student and family mobile app enables:
- Event enrollment and participation
- Scholarship management
- Direct interaction with advisors
- Access to college readiness resources
Results & Impact
Onward We Learn has established itself as a critical resource in Rhode Island’s education ecosystem, providing comprehensive college readiness support to thousands of first-generation students and their families, helping break down barriers to higher education and creating pathways to success.
The platform has achieved remarkable reach across Rhode Island:
- 29,000+ total students and family users served
- 3,300 current students actively supported
- Students from 25+ schools across 7+ communities
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