Supporting Students to Reach their Goals

You are anything but on your own when you attend Mott Community College. M.O.T.T. (Mott Fostering Student Achievement) supports students on their journey to achieving their goals and through the entire college process!

This program has been created to provide supports and resources to students who are:

  • Currently a Mott Community College student
  • Ages 16-30
  • Has been in foster care, guardianship, kinship or relative placement

What we will provide:
Small Group Support for the 7 Life Domains

  • Education and Academics
  • Career Development
  • Peer support
  • Financial Awareness
  • Life Skills Preparation
  • Physical and Mental Wellness
  • Mentoring on the Mott Community Experience
  • Personal Identity Formation
  • And More

More Information / Resources

myoi - Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative

Who to Contact:

  • Mott Community College
    • Fostering Success College Champion: Jason Wilson; Vice President of Student Success Services
    • Fostering Success Financial Champion: Zena Williams; Director of Financial Aid
    • Adult Education/Gateway to College: Sounya Walker, Ph.D. Director
    • Student Champion: Michael Davis-Thomas
    • Lenore Croudy Family Life Center: Margaret Watkins
  • Community Partners
    • The New Foster Care: Karie Ward, Director of Fostering Success Michigan
    • ETV Coordinator: Alma Sykes-Edwards
    • MYOI Coordinator: Mikala Porter