 The Central Lakes College Upward Bound program was awarded over $3 million in federal grants. Over the next five years, the money will be spent helping area high school students achieve their future education goals. The program equips local students with educational services for modest income and first generation high school students who could potentially become first generation college students. Having the upper bound grant is significant in terms of a relationship that we have here at Central Lakes College in the Brainerd School District. That's very important. It's one that we haven't had as it relates to TRIO programs in the past. So we're really excited to galvanize that relationship that these two educational institutions have in our community. Upward Bound serves high school students during the school year as well as during the academic summer program at Central Lakes College. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.