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Gauvin Scholars with founders Ray and Sandy Gauvin at annual Night With the Stars Gala
Gauvin Scholars
Each year, Aroostook Aspirations Initiative awards scholarships to seniors at Aroostook County high schools. Administered by Maine Community Foundation, the scholarship fund is supported through a founding endowment and directed donations. The Scholars have access to virtual college readiness trainings, internships and networking opportunities to ensure they have the funding and support they need to succeed in school and their career.
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College Success Program
Gauvin Scholars attend and participate in virtual trainings designed to help them succeed both in college and in the workforce. The College Success Program is designed to help the first-year scholars become familiar with the college environment, build self-confidence, and goal-oriented enthusiasm as they embark on a college education. This helps them discuss the challenges, excitement, opportunities, and stresses of college.
Second-year scholars attend virtual sessions of the Career Readiness Program, giving them the opportunity to develop skills that advance professional opportunities through leadership, resume building, and interviewing. Aroostook County business and community leaders host components of the weekend and provide a networking opportunity for students.
Gauvin Scholars at AWESOME weekend
Tyra Michaud, 2015 Gauvin Scholar
Community Action Teams
AAI has established Community Action Teams (CATs) in several communities of Aroostook County. Each CAT is made up of students as well as representatives from the community, businesses and the schools. The teams are focused on finding ways to get young people more invested in their communities. Areas of priorities include youth-centered events and community service efforts.
Gauvin Scholars participating in community service at Washburn District High School
Students participating in the County Service Challenge in Houlton, ME
County Service Challenge
The County Service Challenge is a county-wide community service event. All parts of the community will come together to complete local service projects. The goal of the County Service Challenge is to build community engagement in our youth, community members, business leaders and civic sectors.
The annual Night With the Stars Gala celebrates the Gauvin Scholars and recognizes our supporters. Aroostook Aspirations Initiative presents three awards during the event: Innovative Educator, Mentor of the Year and Business of the Year.
2015 Gauvin Scholar Amber Hulstrunk with Chris Rogeski, AAI Board Member
Mentoring
Scholars also receive programming that includes ongoing mentoring and professional/personal development activities.
Aroostook Aspirations Initiative
Depends On Donations Such as Yours
Ray and Sandy Gauvin have established an endowed scholarship fund to support one graduating senior from every high school in Aroostook County in their efforts to attend college. This remarkable gift reflects their values and their belief that higher education is the gateway to a promising future. This effort represents the best of Maine and challenges all of us to try and make a difference in the lives of others.
Dr. John Fitzsimmons
President Maine Community College System
