College Prep & Connect Clinic

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105-year-old walks at graduation to receive master's degree from Stanford Virginia Hislop first began her journey to obtain her master at the school in the 1940’s.

What advice would you give?
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Graduating high school seniors prepare for ‘college’ graduation Many Drew Charter graduates will be first-generation college students, so they appreciate a little advice on what to expect once they get there.

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Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers.

What support systems do you have in place to nurture selfcare of first generation college students? Community Empowerment

I'm a first-generation HBCU graduate. I'm now broke and lonelier than ever without my college friends for support. A recent college grad found a community among the other Black women at her college. Now, she's jobless and lonely, wondering if college was her peak.

https://hechingerreport.org/aging-states-to-college-graduates-well-pay-you-to-stay/

Aging states to college graduates: We’ll pay you to stay Many states are using student loan repayments to lure college graduates with skills in high-demand fields.

Such an empowering story

‘I am very proud’ DeKalb school custodian goes back to high school, graduates On Friday evening, a DeKalb County school custodian accepted his high school diploma during a district adult education ceremony.

Interesting read https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/05/15/college-student-gap-between-black-white-americans-worse/70195689007/

Happy giving Tuesday! Community Empowerment Foundation of Decatur, GA is honored to give educational support like College Prep and Connect Clinic workshops throughout the year as we continue to provide spaces for Education Advocacy Awareness and give people what they ask for! Donate to continue help us provide more free educational support to those who want to defy the odds! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R4DLDUWDKQVL4

Don't forget to join us for free support at the writing clinic. We have experts on stand by to give feedback and advice. Here's the link to join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83904410555

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Coming in November. Stay tuned for dates and registration information.