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Making Equity a Priority

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Additionally, Curry has secured millions of dollars for student success initiatives. It launched a popular Farmer’s Market on campus last year, providing each student with $20 a week to access fresh foods and vegetables. Construction crews are sprawled out across the 83-acre campus just 15 miles south of Los Angeles.

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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. A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates.