As part of UNO’s efforts in Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion, the CBA Prep Academy is a strategic investment in both the college and Omaha community.
History
Mission
The CBA Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the academic skills, exposure, and support necessary to succeed in college and the workplace thereafter to all students, including those who are first generation, low income, and/or underrepresented.
Vision
The CBA Prep Academy’s vision is to be an elite college preparatory program for students of all backgrounds, creating a diverse talent pipeline from high school to UNO CBA to the Omaha workforce.
Ultimately, the program aims to uplift under-resourced populations within the Omaha community, diversify the student body of UNO CBA, and create a diverse pipeline of CBA graduates who will bolster the Omaha workforce.
“Programs like this can break generational cycles of poverty and provide students the opportunity to be the first in their families to graduate from college,” said Academy Director, Rebecca Atkins. “Whether or not things like investing, the economy, and finance are discussed at home, I want students to know they belong here and that a degree in business is attainable.”
