Today, the GE Foundation released a solutions-driven white paper, titled "The Skills Gap and the New Economy: Implications for Low-Income Students," that outlines strategic steps needed to help low-income students succeed in college and career. According to the white paper, … [Read more...] about GE-Published Report Identifies Steps to Close Skills Gap for Low-Income Students
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Former NY Governor George Pataki to Keynote The Skills Gap and The New Economy Global Summit in Essex NY (Portions to be Live Streamed)
Former three-term New York Governor George Pataki will keynote a global summit in Essex, New York that will convene leaders in education, corporate, and philanthropy sectors from the United States, Ireland, England, and Finland on April 21 and 22. The summit will address the … [Read more...] about Former NY Governor George Pataki to Keynote The Skills Gap and The New Economy Global Summit in Essex NY (Portions to be Live Streamed)
Local Rick Dalton Featured in STRICTLY BUSINESS
Rick Dalton, Essex resident and CEO of College for Every Student (based in Essex, NY), was recently featured in an article appearing in Strictly Business written by Meg LeFevre. The article focuses on Dalton's civic involvement in Essex and beyond, particularly concerning his … [Read more...] about Local Rick Dalton Featured in STRICTLY BUSINESS
A Better Way to Climb the Ladder to College Success
The sit-ins, die-ins, marches and other demonstrations sparked by the tragic deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner are not just about law enforcement and our judicial system. The real cause is deeper and even more troubling: a generation of American youth has been denied hope, … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Climb the Ladder to College Success
HuffPost Features Upcoming CFES National Conference
The Huffington Post recently published the article, "CFES Conference Aims to Share Best Practices for Guiding Low-Income Students Toward College" highlighting the upcoming 18th annual College For Every Student (CFES) National Conference taking place in Burlington, VT on November … [Read more...] about HuffPost Features Upcoming CFES National Conference