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…
Name: Jerry Rideout Hometown: Milwaukee, WI School: Minnesota State University, Mankato Class of 2019 When Jerry Rideout was in high school he never gave a lot of thought to attending college. “Growing up, going to college was never really in the conversation; I…
Each time I meet with an AmeriCorps candidate, I ask them about their “why” - why they wish to devote a year of service to College Possible Milwaukee, when they could earn more elsewhere as a college graduate. Their answer…
Please join College Possible Milwaukee as we celebrate National College Colors Day. Here's how to participate: 1. Wear your College Colors. 2. Post a selfie with #CPCollegeColorsDay. 3. Donate to College Possible Milwaukee. We hope to see you wearing your College…
College Possible’s Data, Analytics, Research & Evaluation (DARE) team is preparing it’s first-ever survey of Corps alumni who served with the organization five or more years ago. Since its founding twenty years ago, more than 1,500 AmeriCorps members have served…
First of all, I am thrilled to be serving as the new Executive Director of College Possible Milwaukee! By way of introduction, I thought it best to briefly share my journey and how it led to my current role with…