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New Statewide Campaign in California Helps Adult Learners Return to Higher Education at 4x National Re-Enrollment Rate

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Community college district, Public policy, San Diego City College, Organization, San Diego Miramar College, The Kresge Foundation, Golden State, Learning, Crafton Hills College, Student, CSU, Mesa College, University, School, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, Education, National Student Clearinghouse, Nursing, Tutoring

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InsideTrack, the national student success coaching nonprofit that has served more than 3.2 million learners since 2001, today reported initial progress and expansion plans from the first year of its California Reconnect initiative, a groundbreaking statewide campaign aimed at helping working adults return to college and complete their degrees. Building on its initial launch in December 2022, California Reconnect has achieved significant success in its pilot phase and is poised to expand its impact across the state.

Key Points: 
  • "These promising results will help us lay the foundation as California Reconnect continues to re-engage and re-enroll high potential learners throughout the Golden State."
  • Since its formal launch in the spring of 2023, California Reconnect has made substantial strides.
  • To date, more than 5,700 former students have been contacted through these efforts—and of those 8.4% have re-enrolled, more than 4x the national re-enrollment rate calculated by the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • California Reconnect is funded through generous financial support from ECMC Foundation , Strada Education Foundation and the Kresge Foundation.

The Suites on Paseo Student Housing Announces Rebrand as 'the Essential', Adopts A New Team, and Creates a Stronger Focus on Student Success.

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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SAN DIEGO,   Aug. 25, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As San Diego enters another academic year and college students pour in from around the country, and world, the popular Suites on Paseo student housing facility has rebranded as the Essential to fill a much-needed void in off-campus housing offerings: Affordable living focused on student success. The Essential isn't just a name change but refreshed philosophy to attract and serve high-achieving students.

Key Points: 
  • The Essential isn't just a name change but refreshed philosophy to attract and serve high-achieving students.
  • "We know Covid has been hard on all students, and many have redoubled their efforts to excel in spite of it.
  • COCM has been planning the launch of the Essential since they were brought on to manage the property in January 2022.
  • "Our goal here at the Essential is to create a diverse living-learning community of student dreamers, doers, and game changers.

San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Unite to Fill Growing Labor Skills Gap

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
California Community Colleges System, California, San Diego Miramar College, San Diego Continuing Education, Cuyamaca College, San Diego, Pacific Coast Athletic Conference, Grossmont, MiraCosta College, Southwestern College, Mesa College, Cuyamaca, California

In conjunction with this report, San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges (SDICCC) launched a new effort to prepare their students for these well-paying, in-demand middle-skill careers.

Key Points: 
  • In conjunction with this report, San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges (SDICCC) launched a new effort to prepare their students for these well-paying, in-demand middle-skill careers.
  • Additionally, Career Education at a community college in San Diego and Imperial Counties is the most affordable option.
  • San Diego and Imperial Counties haveten California community colleges that offer quality Career Education.
  • Earn More"are: Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, Imperial Valley College, MiraCosta College, Palomar College, San Diego City College, San Diego Continuing Education, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and Southwestern College.