It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” - Frederick Douglass The past year has brought enormous challenges for our communities. The pandemic has further exposed deep racial inequities in our communities and brought significant economic…
As we celebrate Black History Month at College Possible, we continue our work towards educational equity for our scholars. Elevating the untapped potential of students of color in our communities is our main priority for many reasons. Communities of color…
Are you passionate about education equity? Are you interested in empowering Milwaukee youth? We’re looking for recent college graduates and young professionals to make an impact for future generations. College Access and Success Coaches serve cohorts of students from…
I have always considered myself a “big picture” person. I like to think about the larger impact I have on the world around me. Since the landscape of our country is changing, and dangerous voices are bringing out the worst…
“When presented with injustice and inequity, my mind scales so quickly to validating pain and hurt and also how to innovate and redesign. Service requires you to both be hopeful and critical in equal measure.” – College Possible Milwaukee AmeriCorps…
At the start of 2020, I identified two words that would guide my thinking and my actions. Those words were purpose and gratitude. Now, as this year comes to a close, the word that resonates most is gratitude. We have…
As a former College Possible student, I was not 100% sure what to expect when I began my term of service. Being on the outside looking in, I did not think about how much work went into the role of…
Please welcome Carolyn Muckelberg as College Possible Milwaukee's new Development Director! Carolyn comes from Playworks where she served as Development Director for the past five years, leading the planning and execution for all local fundraising, special events, and community outreach.…
This week we begin a new school year, and we’re thrilled to get to work serving talented Milwaukee students. With 33 AmeriCorps coaches onboard, and 11 of them being returning coaches from last year, we are ready to continue supporting…
Please welcome Kevin Curley as College Possible Milwaukee's new Program Director! Kevin comes to us from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) where he has served for the past 4 years. His role included direct training and support of 35 Parent Coordinators…