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App State Awarded $35M GEAR UP Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Appalachian State University's College Access Partnerships in the Reich College of Education has been awarded a $35 million grant as part of the U.S. Dr. Heather Norris App State is one of 18 institutions nationwide this year to be awarded a grant through GEAR UP grant, a federally funded college access program.

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Foundation Awards $116M Grant to LaGuardia Community College

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The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has awarded a grant of $116.2 million to LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens, to create the Cohen Career Collective, a state-of-the-art workforce training center. The collective will include specialized shops, labs, and classrooms for hands-on instruction and training.

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MassBay Community College to Offer Free Tech Education and Training to Unemployed and Underemployed Workers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We are extremely grateful for this grant and for the support from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development,” said MassBay President Dr. David Podell. MassBay Community College will be offering free education and training in the areas of computers and technology to unemployed and underemployed workers.

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How Data Drives Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When students are completing their workforce training programs, building trades, as they work on resumes and get ready for job interviews, the career services team in the ACE division encourages them to think about getting a degree, and the importance of a degree,” said Adams. “In In many of our ACE programs, we grant academic credit.

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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The University Innovation Alliance's Three Playbooks for Student Success

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College to Career. Completion Grants. Completion Grants. Completion grants are an emerging form of student aid. In spring 2021, the UIA concluded its four-year completion grant initiative after providing more than 5,000 microgrants (valued at $3.6 Understanding how students may use their completion grant funds.

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How to Choose a College Based on Your Major: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

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Youll want to take into account everything from faculty expertise and available electives to career services and networking opportunities. Helpful resources might include everything from research grants and advising services to specialized workshops and student groups.