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

COE

This research aims to provide a framework to help postsecondary institutions develop sustainable and equitable career pathways through strategic career exploration and development programming. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program) help students overcome economic, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education.

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The Role of Mental Health in Workforce Development

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At Handshake’s Access 2022 conference for employers and career services professionals, three students spoke about their journey with mental health. international students, students of color, and first-generation college students) that have identified increased emotional stress and concerns specific to the college-to-career transition.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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These educational institutions and technical colleges offer affordable and accessible education, which is often tailored to meet the needs of the local job market. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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The Role of Mental Health in Workforce Development

Timely MD

At Handshake’s Access 2022 conference for employers and career services professionals, three students spoke about their journey with mental health. international students, students of color, and first-generation college students) that have identified increased emotional stress and concerns specific to the college-to-career transition.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Giving all of our students access to contemporary literature that centers Black youth perspectives is not only important in decolonizing literature education but also in presenting a holistic view of Black childhood. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

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Congress created the TRIO programs because it recognized that low-income, first-generation students often face significant financial and societal obstacles to accessing and achieving success in higher education. I have long supported the TRIO programs and worked to ensure they reach the most needed students.