Eliza Strum, a senior at Ticonderoga Central School in rural upstate NY, is one of five finalists in the Vermont Pitch Challenge, a new entrepreneurial competition that gives high school students from around the world the opportunity to develop and pitch innovative and impactful … [Read more...] about Rural Student Wins Entrepreneurial Award
CFES Leader Rick Dalton Briefs Congress on Rural Schools
CFES Brilliant Pathways President and CEO Rick Dalton spoke at a congressional briefing in Washington this month in support of The Success for Rural Students and Communities Act of 2023 that helps rural students achieve their college and career goals. “This changes the … [Read more...] about CFES Leader Rick Dalton Briefs Congress on Rural Schools
Five North Country GEAR UP Schools Earn CFES ‘School of Distinction’ Honors
For their work in preparing students for post-secondary education, five North Country GEAR UP schools have been recognized as Schools of Distinction by CFES Brilliant Pathways, a nonprofit that helps underserved young people realize college and career opportunities. “This is a … [Read more...] about Five North Country GEAR UP Schools Earn CFES ‘School of Distinction’ Honors
North Country CFES GEAR UP Students Capitalize on Educational Opportunities
Six years ago, CFES Brilliant Pathways received a GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help North Country students become college and career ready. As the first students in that GEAR UP cohort … [Read more...] about North Country CFES GEAR UP Students Capitalize on Educational Opportunities
Young Men of Talent Initiative Creates Win-Win Opportunities for Businesses and Students of Color
Male students of color can now embark on their college careers at the University of Vermont and be supported in their professional trajectories through Young Men of Talent (YMT), a new CFES Brilliant Pathways program designed to reverse the decline in college enrollment among … [Read more...] about Young Men of Talent Initiative Creates Win-Win Opportunities for Businesses and Students of Color