Founded by Dr. Carlos N. Moore in 2003, PSU has assisted over 10 high schools and 2 elementary schools with leadership training, counseling, referrals, mentoring, job placement, and scholarship development.

 

PSU serves disadvantaged and at-risk youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who live in socioeconomically  depressed communities within Hillsborough County. These students receive coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills based on our PSU Education model.  The areas of concentration include: school attendance, school behavior, academic achievement, self-esteem, and leadership.  Parental involvement is also a requirement for student success in the program.  Services include: one-on-one mentoring, school visits, home visits, health and wellness, college tours, and finacial responsibility.

 

PSU is dedicated to helping youth and parents take responsibility for their life, family, school and community. The PSU programs are designed to teach and reinforce positive personal development and leadership skills. Upon entry into PSU's Mentoring program, our students readily identify themselves as leaders by actively participating in our program design that values them and appreciates their ideas and participation. Their personal growth is enhanced when they are cared for and mentored by adults and staff who are positive role models and by having their leadership capability frequently validated.

 

PSU is also instrumental in the fight against illiteracy amongst our youth.  Dr. Moore actively meet with Hillsborough county administrators to discuss the needs of disadvantage students. According to a recent Release from the Hillsborough County Public Schools, the county’s 2006-2007 graduation/dropout rates are among the highest in the State.  A major contributing factor to this crisis is illiteracy.

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PSU Statistics

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As of January 13, 2023, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) celebrated a graduation rate of 87.9% for the 2021-2022 academic year, a nearly two-point increase from pre-pandemic levels. This marks the first time since 2017 that HCPS students have outperformed the state graduation rate. 

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While graduation rates have declined across the state from last year, this was expected due to state officials waiving graduation requirements during the pandemic due to continued learning disruptions. HCPS students have excelled in key areas, showing tremendous growth in a five-year period: 

• African American students had a 1.6-point increase in graduation rates over the last five years. 

• Hispanic students achieved a 2.4-point graduation rate increase over the last five years. 

• Students with disabilities achieved a 4.9-point increase over the last five years, and a 3-point increase from pre-pandemic. 

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The improvement in high graduation is largely due to positive "Mentoring" and PSU is leading the charge in this area of student education. Dr. Moore is committed to see a 100% graduation rate because loosing just one student, except for some type of unavoidable event, is not justifiable at PSU.

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PSU PARENT PROGRAMS

#1 - Career Focus Program

#2 - Personal Finance Management Program

#3 - Volunteer Resource Program

#4 - Housing Assistance Program

#5 - Family Life Education Program

#6 - Health and Fitness Program

#7 - Food Pantry Program

#8 - Clothing Attic Program

#9 - Information and Referral Program

#10 - Youth Educational Services Program (YES)

#11 - Dr. Moore's Christian Education Program

#12 - Veteran Services Program

#13 - Mentally Fitness Program

#14 - Air Force / Navy / Army / Marines / Coast Guard Program

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PSU PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS