Liberty Partnerships Program

Students in the Onondaga Community College Liberty Partnerships Program enroll in grades 9-12 with a commitment to maintaining enrollment in the Program through graduation and the first year of post-secondary education or career. Throughout their tenure in LPP, students benefit from comprehensive academic support services and special programming to ensure a successful transition from high school to post-secondary education or a meaningful career. Graduating LPP students are also able to earn scholarships from selected LPP-sponsoring colleges and universities.

Workforce preparation programming, which is overseen by trained staff, includes year-round grade and age appropriate activities to prepare students to make positive, informed career decisions; resume development, and interviewing workshops; career site visits; guest speakers; and job shadowing and internships at the eleventh and twelfth grade levels.

 Academic support services provided: 

• Tutoring in basic skills as needed
• Homework assistance
• SAT examination preparation and review
• Study skills
• Academic support workshops
• Placement/Diagnostic testing
• Individual Learning Plans

Onondaga Community College LPP activities:

• Guest speakers both at the high schools and on campus
• Workforce preparation and academic enrichment activities
• Transition strategy workshops as students prepare for college or careers

College and career readiness:

• Career-awareness strategies
• College field trips
• SAT/ACT preparation
• College credit courses

Contact Us

Mark Vazquez - Liberty Partnership Program Director  
Whitney Applied Technology Center - W112 
(315) 498-2887
[email protected]