At True Colors, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our commitment to helping educational institutions create, nurture and sustain a culturally inclusive environment for students while providing a college and career-ready learning experience in the fields of education, arts, athletic coaching and entrepreneurship. We believe a healthy sense of belonging will foster lifelong engagement in the school community.
– Dr. Todd M. Mealy
The Future Is Our Priority
The “True Colors” joint initiative merges the educational and nonprofit sectors to help public and private academic institutions increase student engagement by fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging in the school community. True Colors strives to help middle and high school educators inspire citizenship and service in the school community by giving their students an outlet to discuss pressing societal issues
The program’s instructional staff aims to boost academic achievement through collaborative planning with instructors and counselors in order to mentor students in an education program that builds critical life skills and practical knowledge in the fields of art, education, athletic coaching, and entrepreneurship.
Primary Areas of Focus
Education Cohort
The Education Cohort gives learners the practical knowledge needed to succeed in the field of education in the 21st century, making it a singular early-teacher preservice program for high school students
Arts Cohort
Students looking for another space to hone skills in performing or fine arts will join the Arts Cohort, where they will be taught by a national team of seasoned professionals.
Athletic Coaching Cohort
True Colors has a veteran group of athletic coaches, both current and retired, and representative of a cross-section of men’s and women’s sports that will guide students in the practical and character skills needed to coach student-athletes in the youth, interscholastic, and collegiate levels.
Entrepreneurship Cohort
The entrepreneurship cohort equips student with skills and knowledge to start a new business or work collaboratively with a team of entrepreneurs.
Health Science Cohort
True Colors provides an introductory health science course designed to prepare high school students with skills to pursue careers in the fields of nursing, health informatics, diagnostics, and support services.
I.T. Cohort
IT Technician is a professional who is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing hardware & software components of the organization’s computers. They also support these systems through remote access or site visits as needed by management teams within their company.
Engineering Cohort
Engineering is a broad work category that refers to jobs that use science and mathematics to solve a variety of problems. Engineers work in disciplines that include mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, and environmental engineering, among others.
Interested in True Colors for your school?
This new partnership not only aspires to provide students with opportunities to pursue higher education or early entry into a professional career, but it also exists as a community medium to help schools bridge existing educational gaps.
Our Founders
Kevin & Anthony Lawrence
Lawrence Brothers Promotions
Dr. Todd M. Mealy
The National Institute for Customizing Education
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Recent News
True colors host a Financial Aid workshop with PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Association Agency).
rue colors host a Financial Aid workshop for seniors' students that are having a difficult time completing their FAFSA application. We asked Higher Education Access Partner Tiffanie Taltoan DeVan to explain and breakdown the Financial Aid process so that students can...
True Colors visits Howard University (trip was sponsored by Bechtel Corporation)
True Colors program traveled to Washington DC our first stop was Howard University. Howard University, regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world, current enrollment approximates 11,000 students from virtually every state, the...
True Colors visits Penn State University (University Park) State College Pa.
Penn State is proud to educate more undergraduate Pennsylvanians than any other public 4-year university in the state, delivering world-class education in communities from Erie to Philadelphia, and everywhere in-between. True Colors program traveled to Penn State...
True Colors honors Pennsylvania State Lt. Governor Austin Davis
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 our True Colors took “TIME” to say “THANK YOU” to Lt. Governor Austin Davis at the State Capitol in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Austin Davis believed in the PCCD grant which provides scholarship opportunities to programs like True...
True colors visits Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
On the last day of January 2024, we took our first college visit of the new year to my beloved Shippensburg University. We decided to combine this field trip with members from both of our programs. We had an outstanding campus visit and the students are beginning to...
True Colors visits Central Pennsylvania Community College (also known as HACC)
True Colors (Bishop McDevitt) program to visit Central Pennsylvania Community College formerly known as HACC. On Feb. 14, 1964, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, became the first community college in Pennsylvania. Proudly YOURS, HACC IS the largest and...