The college completion crisis has received unprecedented legislative attention in recent years. Launched in 2022, the College Completion Fund – a first-of-its-kind federal investment focusing on narrowing the degree gap – received nearly $5 million in funding for grants supporting…
A recent report from AmeriCorps revealed that 60.7 million Americans volunteered in 2021. This volunteer service equates to about $123 billion in economic value for the United States. It’s no surprise, then, to learn how often College Possible AmeriCorps service…
For college students about to enter the workforce, salary and benefits are usually the deciding factor in whether an opportunity is feasible or not. This comes as no surprise, as 58% of students at four-year public universities finished their bachelor’s…
The transition from college to career can be both exciting and overwhelming. While today’s job market offers a wealth of options – including the allure of generous salaries and perks – knowing which option will best kickstart your career can…
My greatest fear is being a problem identifier, not a problem solver. College Possible has allowed me to identify systemic issues while also acting as a remedy for them. I was once an at-risk youth that did not have guidance.…
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible, the pioneering nonprofit that connects high school and college students with near-peer coaches, today announced a $300,000 grant from Travelers, a leading property and casualty insurance company. The grant will support the…
Black History Month traces its roots to 1926, when Harvard-trained historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, established Negro History Week. This week was intentionally chosen to align with…
BG joined College Possible on December 19, 2022, as the Senior Director of Program Operations. I see the purpose of my role as a position where I can help identify ways to make higher education more open, inclusive, and supportive…
Over October and November, College Possible Omaha held career panels across our nine partner high schools: Bellevue East High School, Benson High School, Millard South High School, North High, Northwest High School, Papillion La Vista High School, Ralston High School,…
Family comes first for Papillion La Vista High School senior Jonathan (he/they). When they started to think about college, it was a no-brainer because Jonathan watched their sister and mother attend college. Looking at his family members' accomplishments, he knew…