Whatever It Takes was founded on the premise of just that – doing “whatever it takes” to support youth in completing their high school diploma or GED.   

We know that basic secondary credentials are crucial to move forward in the workforce. A variety of factors can derail youth along the way. 

Our advisors work in tandem with school administrators and students to develop a plan aligned with each student’s academic and vocational goals. Our team provides academic and attendance monitoring, home visits, scholarships, college tours, paid internships, and leadership opportunities to help students achieve their goals.

Whatever It Takes serves youth grades 6-12.

• Youth enrolled in alternative secondary education

• Pregnant or parenting youth

• Youth deficient in high school credits

• Youth with attendance struggles

• Youth at risk for dropout

• Homeless youth

• Foster youth

Dropout prevention and re-engagement services are provided to:

• Armadillo Technical Institute

• Butte Falls Charter School

• Eagle Point High School

• Grants Pass School District

• Innovation Academy

• REACH

• Rogue River Jr./Sr. High School

• Southern Oregon Success Academy

For more information about Whatever It Takes, contact Brenda Aguilera at brenda@pyplus.org.

50%

of the youth who have disengaged from school and receive Project Youth+ services re-engage.

56%

Average graduation rate for seniors who were provided intervention services who at the beginning of the year were deemed at highest risk in the school for dropout and non-completion.