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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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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability. They provide grants, research, and technical assistance to community colleges, prioritizing equity and student-centered approaches in their work. 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

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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 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. Other key provisions of the proposed bill include: Granting “low-income” status to Pell Grant recipients.

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President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget

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President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream. It is said that a budget reflects one’s values.