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Making Equity a Priority

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Additionally, Curry has secured millions of dollars for student success initiatives. After he graduated from UC Santa Cruz, Curry landed a job at University of California Irvine’s Center for Educational Partnerships, doing outreach at Compton Unified School District, helping students go to college. This is it.”

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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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. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability.