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AIM to Leap

Season 1 Episode 3 | 10m 25s

For the students of Atlanta's Towers High School, a gap year can make all the difference to their futures. A program is providing college bound first-generation and low-income students with the keys to higher education success by helping them envision and reach their post-secondary potential.

Aired: 10/14/18
Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate: Getting Back to Work initiative. Additional funding provided by the Wyncote Foundation.
Extras
What happens after high school? Grad Luna finds herself not knowing what the future holds.
Going to college is one challenge. Life - family, friends and financial aid - are another.
Lissette's passion is acting. But is a career possible for this Latinx college student?
Young Latinx graduates share their post-H.S. journeys and what influenced their decisions.
A preview of Carla Dauden's short narrative film, THE JUMP.
A behind-the-scenes look at Carla Dauden's short narrative film, THE JUMP.
A preview of Carlos Valdivia's short narrative film, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá.
A behind-the-scenes look at Carlos Valdivia's short narrative film, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
A behind-the-scenes look at Dez Hernández's short documentary, AIM TO LEAP.
A behind-the-scenes look at Georgina González's short documentary, PASSION DRIVES US.
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