J.U.M.P. Nation addresses the desperate situations the youth face within Secondary Educational Systems. Our mission is to decrease H.S dropout rates while increasing the enrollment into institutions of higher education. Each year, a group of 8th grade students from NYC and JC area are selected to participate in our JUMP Weekend. The students are brought to campus for a 4 day weekend full of forums and workshops and are paired with college students who serve as mentors/positive role models.