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2023 College Promise Careers Institute to Take Place at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on November 8th and 9th, 2023

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Promise , in collaboration with TNPromise and TnAchieves, leading providers of statewide Tennessee college opportunities for students, is pleased to announce the forthcoming 2023 College Promise Careers Institute.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Promise , in collaboration with TNPromise and TnAchieves, leading providers of statewide Tennessee college opportunities for students, is pleased to announce the forthcoming 2023 College Promise Careers Institute.
  • Registration for the 2023 College Promise Careers Institute is now open.
  • "As a founding College Promise National Advisory Council member and a champion of TN Promise, we are excited to host the annual Careers Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, this year!
  • The College Promise Careers Institute unites experts in education and workforce development, working diligently on increasing economic mobility for all Americans.

College Promise Announces 425 Programs & New Student Ecosystem Report

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Each team included student representation to ensure student voices guided the work.

Key Points: 
  • Each team included student representation to ensure student voices guided the work.
  • We aim to address educational inefficiencies, shorten the time it takes students to earn a credential, and expand employment opportunities.
  • "College Promise programs are a proven means of helping students access, persist in, and graduate from higher education.
  • But because we know students aren't a monolith, we created a way to set up these design teams to help us understand – and better address – the needs of those specific populations," said Martha Kanter, CEO of College Promise.

Tuition Coin Incentives Global Educational Content With Cardano Technology

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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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Tuition Coin aims to enhance the appeal of the Cardano ecosystem through its Teach to Earn nature.

Key Points: 
  • Tuition Coin aims to enhance the appeal of the Cardano ecosystem through its Teach to Earn nature.
  • Tuition Coin is created by the Crystal Chain team and brings Teach to Earn to the Cardano blockchain.
  • That positions Tuition Coin as a leading initiative to promote equality to high-quality educational resources and materials.
  • Created by Crystal Chain, Tuition Coin forms a key part of the reward mechanism for teachers creating content and lesson plans.

BRIGHTON MARINE BOARD ELECTS ROSYE BLANCAS CLOUD AS CHAIR AND APPOINTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brighton Marine board of directors has elected a new board chair and appointed a new executive committee, creating a strategic and diverse group to govern the nonprofit as it aims to broaden its reach to meet the evolving needs of Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time, the board is chaired by a woman, Rosye Blancas Cloud, alongside a board reflecting the changing demographics of the Veterans community.
  • Blancas Cloud is a social impact entrepreneur who leads a management consulting practice specializing in transformative solutions for not-for-profit and mission-driven organizations.
  • Blancas Cloud has dedicated over 20 years to public service, leading policy and program initiatives that increase access to education, employment, and critical social services for all Americans.
  • The new Executive Committee members include:
    Robert "Bob" C. Ballard is serving as the Chair of the Finance Committee and Treasurer.

Dream Award Scholarships Open for Students Overcoming Barriers to their Educational Goals

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit scholarship and education support organization, is accepting applications for the 2023 Scholarship America Dream Award through Oct. 15, 2022. Dream Awards are made to students from across the nation who have overcome significant barriers to make it to college, and have completed at least their first year of study. Students can apply for the Dream Award here. Those who apply will also be directed to additional scholarships for which they may be eligible. Scholarship America provides access to more than 1,400 scholarship programs.

Key Points: 
  • Dream Awards are made to students from across the nation who have overcome significant barriers to make it to college, and have completed at least their first year of study.
  • "We believe in tearing down the barriers to obtaining a college degree," said Mike Nylund, president and CEO of Scholarship America.
  • Dream Award Scholars have overcome incredible challenges that include family tragedies, health and financial struggles, and systemic inequities.
  • The organization works with partners to lower barriers to a college education and give students the support needed to succeed.

College Promise Launches MyPromise, Connecting Students with Millions in Funding for Postsecondary Education and Training

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine if college was as universal, free, and accessible as a high school education – for anyone, at any age. To make this a reality, College Promise today released MyPromise (MyPromiseTool.org), the first student-centric, comprehensive, searchable database of Promise programs nationwide. We believe data needs to be placed directly in the hands of students, families, counselors, and community organizations that are advising learners and influencing their decisions about pursuing their education beyond high school.

Key Points: 
  • To make this a reality, College Promise today released MyPromise ( MyPromiseTool.org ), the first student-centric, comprehensive, searchable database of Promise programs nationwide.
  • MyPromise offers every student the opportunity to learn about their options and choose the Promise program that best meets their needs," said Martha Kanter, CEO of College Promise.
  • Designed to increase equity, many Promise programs have focused their efforts to support underrepresented populations, including DREAMers, parents, Veterans, first-generation students, and adults with little or no postsecondary education or training.
  • This database includes key aspects of College Promise programs, including funding levels, eligibility requirements, and wrap-around supports.

Scholarship America® Announces 2022 Dream Award Recipients

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty exceptional students have been selected nationally to receive Scholarship America's 2022 Dream Award. The Dream Award is Scholarship America's renewable scholarship program for students with financial need, who have overcome significant barriers to make it to college.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty exceptional students have been selected nationally to receive Scholarship America's 2022 Dream Award .
  • The Dream Award is Scholarship America's renewable scholarship program for students with financial need, who have overcome significant barriers to make it to college.
  • Our Dream Award scholars represent those remarkable students who persevere despite the hardships in their lives," said Mike Nylund, president and CEO of Scholarship America.
  • The hardships that Dream Award scholars have overcome include personal and family illnesses, poverty, neglect, learning disabilities and homelessness.

'Wellness Was The Win' For Dr. Gale Gibson Ed.D

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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ESSEX COUNTY, N.J., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022. Highly accredited educator, Dr. Gale Gibson, announces focus on a new phase of her career after more than five years of litigation with Essex County College, recently concluded on 2/22/22. Dr. Gibson moves forward having amicably resolved her claims against her former employer. She now reaffirms her mission of reimagining higher education systems to bring success through wellness integration in underserved citiesand underrepresented communities.

Key Points: 
  • Highly accredited educator, Dr. Gale Gibson, announces focus on a new phase of her career after more than five years of litigation with Essex County College, recently concluded on 2/22/22.
  • Dr. Gibson moves forward having amicably resolved her claims against her former employer.
  • This has been particularly impactful, notably in communities of color" - Dr. Gale Gibson
    The coming months will beget several announcements around strategic partnerships involving Dr. Gibson.
  • The details of the case are confidential and are not public record, Dr. Gale Gibson cannot offer any comment on the details of end results.

College Promise and ETS Announce MyPromise 2022 Symposium to Explore Essential Student Supports

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, College Promise and ETS are pleased to announce the MyPromise 2022 Symposium, to take place on May 12th in Washington, DC.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, College Promise and ETS are pleased to announce the MyPromise 2022 Symposium, to take place on May 12th in Washington, DC.
  • During this event, College Promise and ETS will spotlight their new study about programmatic strategies and supports to better serve five student populations: student parents, first-generation students, students in or aged-out of foster care, students with disabilities, and students needing academic preparation.
  • These reports explore the "ecosystems" of Promise wrap-around supports (such as academic assistance, child care, transportation, food, housing, etc.)
  • College Promise is a national, nonpartisan initiative to build broad public support for accessible, affordable, quality College Promise programs across the United States.

College Promise Announced Managing Partner of New $2.8 Million Grant Initiative, Concludes Second Annual Careers Institute

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --College Promise, in partnership with several national philanthropies, concludes the College Promise Careers Institute , a 2-day summit held November 16th and 17th.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --College Promise, in partnership with several national philanthropies, concludes the College Promise Careers Institute , a 2-day summit held November 16th and 17th.
  • At this year's Careers Institute, College Promise was also named Managing Partner of The Kresge Foundation's CoPro2.0 initiative .
  • "College Promise is honored to work with The Kresge Foundation as the Managing Partner of the CoPro2.0 initiative ," said Dr. Kanter.
  • The College Promise Careers Institute is made possible by sponsors dedicated to supporting learners and workers of all ages and circumstances across the nation.