The five pillars of MOCHA/WOCHA/POCHA are: 

• Ambition

• Achievement

• Integrity

• Service

• Health/Wellness

For Middle/High School Students

Students in grades 7-12 in the Jefferson District and Central VA who are interested in participating can contact Dr. Joshua Epps, MOCHA/WOCHA Program Manager, at [email protected], with questions. The 2024 - 2025 application for students in grades 7-12 can be accessed and filled out here.

Benefits of Participation for High School/Middle School Students:

• Stipends for providing mentoring (high school).
• Opportunities to earn a Chromebook or professional attire, based on meeting participation expectations.
• Access to leadership development workshops.
• Opportunities to forge relationships while making a positive impact on the greater Charlottesville Community through service. 
• Outings/trip costs covered by program.

For Undergraduate Students

UVA students can contact Dr. Joshua Epps, MOCHA/WOCHA/POCHA Program Manager, at ([email protected]) with questions about applying to the program for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. The 2024 - 2025 application for undergraduate students can be accessed and filled out here. The program is open to all UVA undergraduate students.

Benefits of Participation for Undergraduate Students:

• Stipends and other incentives for program completion and providing mentoring.
• Opportunities to earn professional attire, based on meeting participation expectations.   
• Access to executive leadership development workshops and mentor trainings.
• Opportunities to forge relationships while making a positive impact on the greater Charlottesville Community through service. 
• Outings/trip costs covered by program.