College Possible is a national nonprofit organization making college admission and success possible for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.
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EP 6 - Better Jobs, Better Futures: Building A Workforce That Works For All
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Across the country, the number of jobs requiring workers with a post-secondary education is outpacing the number of college graduates. It is crucial to invest in the graduates needed to fill this gap and build a workforce representative of our communities.College Possible students will play an important role in our future workforce. Join R.T. Rybak…
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New research from the National Student Campaign against Hunger and Homelessness found that 22 percent of college students experience food insecurity, and among them, one in six also face housing insecurity. Listen to this discussion about the nuanced financial barriers to higher education. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab is a professor of higher education po…
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Why should our country value national service, and how can it make a difference in the lives of others? In this episode, College Possible takes a deeper look into the importance of national service and its impact on individuals, specific communities and our country as a whole. Hear from the former CEO of the Corporation for National and Community S…
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In November 2016, College Possible students in a variety of areas of their college journey participated in a panel at the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award event. In this episode you'll hear personal stories from students, and what it takes to beat the odds. Panel moderated by College Possible Minnesota Executive Director, Sara Dziuk.…
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