Inside Fort Valley State University’s student mentorship program [Video]

The center’s CEO, Belinda Baker, says it’s a win for both the university and their non-profit. They say this opportunity opens a door for future first-generation students who are considering furthering their education after high school.

“Some of the children are in families that have never attended college, have not gotten beyond high school education,” Baker said. “So now they get a chance to one on one talk to them and then they learn that it’s a possibility for them to even attend college.”  

Travis Barnes, FVSU junior and middle grades education major, is an aspiring middle school teacher. He said he’s looking forward to being apart of the new partnership. 

“It’ll give me exposure with kids and then also it’ll help me to understand the knowledge …