C-CREO HUB
C-CREO Hub is a college and career access center funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Gear Up Grant. The Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office was awarded a seven-year partnership grant in the amount of $4.25 million to follow a cohort of students from the year 2018 – 2025. C-CREO Hub, located in the Santa Cruz Center, is designed to assist students and their families with post-secondary awareness and readiness. The Hub offers services and activities in various formats: one-on-one appointments, walk-ins, school and community groups, and outreach. All C-CREO Gear Up and Hub services are free of charge. Services include college and career awareness lessons, parent workshops, peer mentoring, college and career field trips, and summer programs. Topics involve financial planning, applications and resumes, career identity, life skills, and adolescent development. Visit the C-CREO Hub, our friendly staff will address your questions and concerns geared toward college and career.
A College & Career Access Center for Students and Parents
Working with program partners, the C-CREO Hub will help students develop the skills and spirit required to overcome the challenges they’re likely to encounter as they progress through educational programs. The C-CREO Hub gives students and families the knowledge and skills to succeed in life.
CAREER PLANNING
Students find resources and tools to assess career options and interests, and compare different aspects of careers.
COLLEGE ENROLLMENT
Students explore campuses online, gain interview skills, build resumes and complete enrollment requirements.
FINANCIAL AID
Students identify expenses and assistance resources, and complete financial aid applications.
GOAL SETTING
Students set clear goals, learn how to effectively manage time and develop problem solving skills.
The C-CREO Hub is a College and Career Access Center located at the Santa Cruz Center that provides services and work stations for students and parents to plan all aspects of post-secondary readiness.
Job shadowing and mentoring are essential activities as are tours of businesses and colleges where all students can interact with professionals they can relate to. Activities at the C-CREO Hub are planned so that students are introduced to all types of higher education and believe themselves to be future college students.
The Santa Cruz Center is located at 2021 N Grand Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621. For more information call 520-394-7181.