--- title: Polk County Open Campus & Juntos Oregon State University description: Polk County Open Campus & Juntos Oregon State University image: https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/hubfs/Dundee.jpeg --- ![site-logo](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/451937/hubfs/Oregon_State_University_Theme2019/Images/site-logo.png?width=190&name=site-logo.png "site-logo") OSU Open Campus, Juntos, and NBTS ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/451937/Oregon_State_University_Theme2019/Images/Search.png) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/451937/Oregon_State_University_Theme2019/Images/search-close.png) ![Dundee](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/hubfs/Dundee.jpeg "Dundee") # POLK COUNTY ###### Open Campus and Juntos offers local programming and educational support for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students, university and community college students, adult learners, and members of the Polk County community.  ## Polk County Featured Programs ### Juntos & Open Campus Program Services **Juntos Family Engagement Workshop Series**: Our workshop series, designed to include the entire family, is for students in grades 6–12 provides information, resources, and support to help participants navigate the education system and strengthen family engagement. [Learn more here](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/juntos-polk?hsLang=en). **Juntos Family Day: **These one-day events are** **designed to bring Juntos students and their families from across the state to experience OSU, learn about student resources, and hear about the various pathways to higher education.  **Juntos Academia**: Juntos Academy is a fun and inspiring overnight summer camp on OSU’s campus that engages high school students from around the state through hands-on activities and workshops. [Learn more here](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/academia-juntos?hsLang=en).  **Student Advocates/Mentoring: **Our coordinators provide personalized support for high school students, families, community college students, and adult learners. **Pre-Transfer Support**: We offer personalized one-on-one support to help students explore and navigate their transfer options from community college to any four-year university. **Community Outreach and Engagement: **We connect with communities to co-create meaningful programming opportunities tailored to each community's unique needs, ensuring programming is relevant, inclusive, and impactful**.**   **PASOS Colegiales | College STEPS:** We support high school seniors on their journey to higher education through a structured curriculum that helps students stay organized and on track. The content can be provided in English or Spanish. [Learn more here.](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/pasos-steps?hsLang=en) **College Access Workshops and Programming: **We collaborate with local partners to deliver dynamic workshops that support students in confidently navigating their post-secondary educational journeys. Workshop topics include paying for college, exploring post-secondary options, and campus visits. **Career Exploration Events: **We partner with local organizations to offer immersive career exploration events for various age groups, including career days and career-focused camps. **Career and Technical Education (CTE) & Trades Support**: We support students in exploring Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways through personalized one-on-one guidance and hands-on career exploration activities.  [Learn more here.](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/workforce?hsLang=en) **Scholarship Texting Series**: Our texting series keeps students and parents informed about college scholarship opportunities. [Learn more here. ](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/scholarships?hsLang=en) **Community Vibrancy:** Serving as neutral conveners, we collaborate with communities to address local challenges related to education, workforce development, and quality of life.     ### [ View a Full List of our Statewide Services Here ](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/services?hsLang=en) --- ## Coordinator ### ![Tania_Mendez](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Tania_Mendez.png?width=205&height=205&name=Tania_Mendez.png)Tania Mendez Open Campus and Juntos Coordinator [![Visit Tania's Page](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4645932/interactive-186083319322.png) ](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLVdJkHPdkqqe4WWpBcMRdZzDgfjlcuyGmkGrls2VBzQzAbN4QyISRGL4CF04UXayW2oEGaIu03Qg3%2BZ1iRNrFqSwyDPNfpJ%2FHkTVylhDHiTRSy2KPquD%2Bvtf6wRrKchdcWxgRmpvmxUzZnjyDH8up52TKZpoapR6Daa5T2BI7pl%2FKJMS8%2Bo3NjGamo9w6a99iMKA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=186083319322&portalId=4645932&hsLang=en)    ![Design_02](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/451937/Oregon_State_University_Theme2019/Images/Design_02.png "Design_02") ## MORE INFORMATION ON OPEN CAMPUS AND JUNTOS Follow the link below to*** Resources*** such as videos about college and careers, information about attending OSU, and our social media.  And if you'd like to find out more about participating in any of our programs, select ***Get Involved*** to learn more!  [Resources ](https://gateway.oregonstate.edu/resources?hsLang=en) [Get Involved ](https://gateway.oregonstate.edu/get-involved?hsLang=en) ![OSU_ES_horizontal_2C_O_over_W](https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/OSU_ES_horizontal_2C_O_over_W.png?width=2000&height=619&name=OSU_ES_horizontal_2C_O_over_W.png "OSU_ES_horizontal_2C_O_over_W") #### Mission Open Campus and Juntos provide local access to education through community-based partnerships and unique programming, meeting needs of the Oregon communities we serve #### Equal Opportunity and Access Oregon State University Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) #### Get Involved Want to get involved? Whether you are a student, family, or community member, educator, organization, or leader who shares our commitment to educational access and community connection, we’d love to talk!  [![Get Involved](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4645932/4d08af15-180e-44d2-b64d-8934b02bcceb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4645932/4d08af15-180e-44d2-b64d-8934b02bcceb)   © Oregon State University | All Rights Reserved