While it is not Mission Squash’s goal to “hold their hands” through college, our program ensures that scholars understand how to support themselves as independent young adults in college and beyond. Prior to entering college, all scholars receive assistance in managing and tracking items on their college entry checklists and complete a summer life skills course that teaches personal finance, cooking, work-study employment, managing college work and their personal lives, and wellness. Once scholars have matriculated into their respective colleges, Mission Squash staff check-in with them on their mental and physical well-being, connect them to on-campus resources, and ensure that they feel confident in their abilities to manage collegiate life. As they apply for college internships and post-collegiate professions, Mission Squash staff and volunteers support scholars in preparing resumes and practicing for interviews, and aid them in the transition from college to their next phase of life.