risd | Project Open Door
Project Open Door (POD) is a college access and portfolio development program for teens housed in the Rhode Island School of Design’s Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design.
POD supports the artistic development of students attending public high schools in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket through free art + design programs and assistance with the college application process.
Project Open Door's Goals are:
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To encourage teens to graduate from high school.
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To provide teens attending public high schools in Rhode Island with opportunities to develop their artistic skills.
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To help teens prepare to enroll in post-secondary education by offering guidance on college selection, applications, and portfolio preparation.