Mentorship is at the heart of College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program. Our dedicated mentors, many of whom are alumni, provide guidance, support, and real-world advice to help students navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

By fostering a family environment, we ensure students feel safe, confident, and empowered. Mentorship is one of the most impactful ways to shape their future.

For many high school students, college feels out of reach—a dream too far away. At College Career & Beyond |  Midnight Golf Program, we change that. We help students see their potential, believe in their abilities, and gain the confidence to pursue higher education.

Through 30 weeks of life skills training and 400 hours of hands-on programming, we equip students with the tools they need for a life-changing college experience. Each student is paired with a College Success Coach, guiding them toward the right school and a future that some never thought possible.

But it doesn’t stop there. Our dedicated mentors—many of whom were once in their shoes—volunteer over 390 hours a year, offering unwavering support at a 4:1 mentor-to-student ratio. They remind our students that they are not alone, their dreams matter, and their future is waiting. Because when a student believes in themselves, anything is possible.

Golf is more than a sport—it’s a test of patience, discipline, and perseverance. At College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program, our students are taught by PGA Professionals, learning not just the fundamentals of the game, but the values it instills: focus, integrity, and resilience.

Every swing requires precision, every setback demands persistence. The same discipline needed to master a golf course is what they’ll use to navigate college, careers, and life. Golf also serves as a powerful networking tool, giving our students access to business connections, leadership opportunities, and doors they never thought possible.

By mastering both life skills and professional networking, our students gain more than a competitive edge—they develop the confidence, character, and mindset to thrive in any career and beyond.

One of the most transformational elements of our program is the Road Trip for Success College Tour. This weeklong, out-of-state travel and learning experience combines college visits, cultural exposure, and the game of golf. The trip is open to all program participants and is one of the highlights of the program, providing a journey of bonding and learning. 

This annual trip occurs during Spring Break and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

• Travel – For many students, this is their first trip outside of the state
• Tour college campuses and meet with school administrators
• Play a round of golf at prestigious golf courses
• Explore a variety of cultural and historical sites
• Meet College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program alumni who are enrolled in college.

With the many of our students coming from low-to-moderate-income families, affordability is crucial to make this trip accessible and successful. Participants are asked to pay $400 each. Those who cannot afford it can apply for a full subsidy. Participant fees cover a small portion of the overall budget with the remaining revenue consisting of grant funding, corporate sponsorship, our annual Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser and individual donations.

When students transition from College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program, they don’t leave our support behind—they become part of a family that never stops rooting for them. Through mentorship, career development, and ongoing guidance, we stay connected throughout their college years, helping them navigate challenges, graduate, and step confidently into their future.

This lasting support system is what we call College Persistence—because no student should have to navigate their journey alone.