Welcome! We’re excited to launch this blog as a space to share stories, insights, updates, and inspiration from the heart of Operation Jump Start. At its core, Operation Jump Start exists to create opportunities for low-resourced, high-potential, first-generation students—students who have the drive and talent to succeed in higher education but may lack access to guidance, resources, or support systems. Since 1994, our mission has been simple but powerful: help students not only get into