City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees Expansion Moves Into Next Stage, Expected to Serve More than 1,000 Students This Year
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and One Million Degrees (OMD), an organization that provides wraparound services to community college students, announce they are embarking on the second year of their expanded partnership pilot, which is expected to offer the One Million Degrees coaching, mentoring, and financial and professional development model to more than 1,000 City Colleges students this coming year.
Key Points:
- Through the expanded model, the One Million Degrees program accepts City Colleges students who meet its eligibility requirements automatically, thereby achieving greater reach.
- The OMD Signature program, which requires City Colleges students to apply to OMD first, will continue to serve students at the other five City Colleges.
- "Continuing to expand the proven success of the One Million Degrees and City Colleges partnership is crucial in supporting community college students and families across the city of Chicago," said Aneesh Sohoni, CEO, One Million Degrees.
- "Addressing the equity gap in student outcomes is a top priority for City Colleges," said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado.