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National College and Career Pathways Initiative Launch Expands to 14 States with a New Investment from Salesforce

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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SILVER SPRING, Md., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance CTE, Education Strategy Group (ESG), ExcelinEd, Jobs for the Future (JFF), and New America are excited to announce the expansion of Launch: Equitable & Accelerated Pathways for All with the addition of three teams from Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia thanks to the generous support of a new initiative funder, Salesforce. The new investment will also help extend Launch into a third year, through fall 2025.

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  • "Salesforce is excited to be part of building more pathways to success for students, especially those furthest from success," said Emily Anthony, Senior Director, Philanthropy, Salesforce.
  • "The Launch initiative showcases the power of partnerships - between K-12 and higher education institutions, between the education sector and industry, and between business and government.
  • Cross-sector partnership and collaboration have been at the core of Launch initiative activities and efforts over the last year.
  • The purpose of Launch is to build the capacity of state and local sites to lead equitable, sustainable systems for career pathways.

American Student Assistance Announces More Than $6 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Career Readiness Opportunities for Youth from Underserved Communities

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The grantees' initiatives are focused on improving career readiness outcomes for middle and high schoolers from under-resourced communities.

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  • The grantees' initiatives are focused on improving career readiness outcomes for middle and high schoolers from under-resourced communities.
  • The grant will fund the launch of a youth advisory board, paid internship program, and an alumni program to support mentees post-program.
  • Big Thought envisions a world in which young people in marginalized communities have the same opportunities and experiences as their peers.
  • High school students will move through three phases, including career exploration, career launch, and youth entrepreneurship launch.

Economic Equity: A Formula for Bringing Dual Enrollment to ALL Students

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a fact. To have the best chance of gaining economic parity within our society, education and/or training after high school is a necessity. Yet for far too many high school students the vision of themselves continuing their education, whether it is at a university, community college, or in a certificate or industry-approved training program, in their minds, is beyond their reach, much less their understanding of how to achieve that goal.

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  • To have the best chance of gaining economic parity within our society, education and/or training after high school is a necessity.
  • "If we want to achieve equity, we must ensure ALL students have the same opportunity to achieve economic equality."
  • Currently, only 6% of ninth graders take dual enrollment in California during their first year in high school.
  • As the graph shows the number of high school attendees in dual enrollment courses grew from 4,216 to 34,086.

National Heritage Academies Graduates Raise the Bar, Thrive in Classroom and Beyond

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Heritage Academies is proud to celebrate the achievements of its 2023 graduates as they embark on the next chapter in their educational journey: college.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Heritage Academies is proud to celebrate the achievements of its 2023 graduates as they embark on the next chapter in their educational journey: college.
  • They use these character-based principles as a guide to tackle challenges before them and thrive academically and socially.
  • "I said yes to things that I normally wouldn't," said Ali, who will attend the University of Michigan.
  • Moorehead, one of Westfield Prep's most recent graduates, isn't planning on getting rid of that character trait any time soon.

Waterbury Public Schools Partners with BloomBoard to Address Teacher Retention Crisis

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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WATERBURY Conn. & PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Waterbury Public Schools and BloomBoard today announce a partnership to create Waterbury U. This innovative initiative addresses the current teacher retention crisis while supporting the unique needs of all students. Waterbury U offers educators on-the-job professional learning opportunities to prepare, promote and advance them in their professional journey. The program allows educators to earn graduate credit, which can lead to a full master's degree and salary advancement. In addition, Waterbury Public Schools will cover all costs associated with participation for up to 800 staff members.

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  • WATERBURY Conn. & PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Waterbury Public Schools and BloomBoard today announce a partnership to create Waterbury U .
  • In addition, Waterbury Public Schools will cover all costs associated with participation for up to 800 staff members.
  • "This partnership gives our hard-working educators a voice and a choice in their learning," stated Dr. Verna Ruffin, Superintendent of Waterbury Public Schools.
  • Waterbury Public Schools mission is to inspire and prepare every student to be successful in and beyond school.

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Gifts $200,000 to Wake Tech Foundation to Establish Early College Suite

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Research Triangle Park, N.C., March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a world-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with experience in the development and manufacture of recombinant biopharmaceuticals and viral gene therapies, today announces a $200,000 contribution to the Wake Tech Foundation to establish the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Early College Suite.

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  • Research Triangle Park, N.C., March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a world-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with experience in the development and manufacture of recombinant biopharmaceuticals and viral gene therapies, today announces a $200,000 contribution to the Wake Tech Foundation to establish the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Early College Suite.
  • In August 2022, the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Early College Suite will welcome an initial 150 new high school students to the campus.
  • By partnering with Wake Technical Community College, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies supports the creation and development of learning experiences designed to attract and prepare next-generation talent for the high-growth biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Were extremely grateful for the support of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, said Dr. Scott Ralls, president, Wake Technical Community College.

Houghton College Adopts Aquiline Drones' Specialized Training in New 5-Year Deal

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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HOUGHTON, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Houghton College and Aquiline Drones announced a five-year partnership to offer online, instructor-guided drone pilot training to current and future students.

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  • HOUGHTON, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Houghton College and Aquiline Drones announced a five-year partnership to offer online, instructor-guided drone pilot training to current and future students.
  • Houghton is the first four-year educational institution in New York State to add an Aquiline Drones pilot course to its curriculum.
  • "Our partnership with Aquiline Drones marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for Houghton College.
  • Houghton College is a nationally ranked Christian college of the liberal arts and sciences and the best-priced Christian college in the nation.

One City Schools to Receive $1M from the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation for the Renovation of its Innovative Pleasant T. Rowland Leadership Campus

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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The Pleasant T. Rowland Leadership Campus will serve as the home of One City's elementary and secondary schools.

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  • The Pleasant T. Rowland Leadership Campus will serve as the home of One City's elementary and secondary schools.
  • One City Elementary currently enrolls 198 children in grades 4K to 4 and will add 5th grade next school year.
  • Commenting on the Foundation's recent gift to One City, Mr. Frautschi said, "I am proud to be among the many supporters of One City Schools.
  • To date, more than 2,500 financial donors and more than 300 volunteers have contributed to One City Schools growth and success.

Barclays US Consumer Bank Commits $1 Million to Delaware State University to Advance Pathways to an Inclusive Economy in Underserved Communities

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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"We are committed with our time, talent and resources to truly make a difference in the communities we serve.

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  • "We are committed with our time, talent and resources to truly make a difference in the communities we serve.
  • Delaware State University is a leader in the HBCU community, and we are glad to continue our long-standing partnership."
  • "Delaware State University's relationship with Barclays US Consumer Bank has been strong for a decade," said Dr. Tony Allen, President, Delaware State University.
  • "At Barclays, we are deeply committed to economic growth and increasing access to capital in underserved communities," said Adam Ahmad, Community Reinvestment Act Officer, Barclays US Consumer Bank.

Early College High Schools Have a Positive Impact on Postsecondary Enrollment and Success

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Early College High Schools (ECHS) enable students to earn their high school diploma and up to two years of college credits simultaneously, and research has shown that these programs have positive impacts on graduation rates as well as postsecondary enrollment and success.

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Early College High Schools (ECHS) enable students to earn their high school diploma and up to two years of college credits simultaneously, and research has shown that these programs have positive impacts on graduation rates as well as postsecondary enrollment and success.
  • Our research shows that the positive impacts of Early College High Schools continue for several years beyond high school graduation, said Kristina Zeiser , a senior researcher at AIR and director of the study.
  • By enrolling in and completing postsecondary education sooner than their peers, Early College students are able to fully enter the workforce more quickly and are more likely to increase their lifetime earnings potential.
  • Within six years of expected high school graduation, about 84 percent of ECHS students had enrolled in postsecondary education, compared to 77 percent of the control students.