Empower Iowa and Illinois Quad City area minority and first generation youth with effective tools to enhance academic achievement, leadership development, social networking, and college/career exploration.

Partner with Iowa and Illinois Quad City area community school districts, colleges/universities, youth organizations, business and industry in sharing community responsibility to increase student knowledge of college preparation, community service volunteerism, social/civic  leadership, and employment/ career opportunities.

Address educational, social development  and career transition needs and concerns that impact minority and first generation  youth via  proactive culturally responsive programming.

Acknowledge the contributions of Iowa and Illinois Quad City minority and first generation youth who are committed to promoting diversity,  leadership, and academic excellence and achievement.

Model successful behaviors and actions that help youth  improve human relations skills that build strategic paths for success.