Over the last several years, schools have been trying to show the importance of STEM-- science, technology, engineering and math-- to students. Now, College for Every Student, a nonprofit in Essex, New York, is pairing up with West Point to work with students interested in … [Read more...] about North Country Program Helps Kids Interested in STEM Careers (WCAX)
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$11.6 Million Grant Awarded to Essex Organization to Help Disadvantaged Students Go to College (THE SUN)
An Essex organization that has helped more than 100,000 young people attend college since its inception in 1991 stands to build appreciably on that number after receiving an $11.6 million GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will target seven area … [Read more...] about $11.6 Million Grant Awarded to Essex Organization to Help Disadvantaged Students Go to College (THE SUN)
College For Every Student to Become CFES Brilliant Pathways
Success is about more than getting to college – and College for Every Student is changing its name to CFES Brilliant Pathways to reflect that. “Our goal is to help students forge their own route to success not just in college, but career and beyond,” said Rick Dalton, the … [Read more...] about College For Every Student to Become CFES Brilliant Pathways
Inspirational Speakers to Keynote CFES National Conference
Join over 400 educators, corporate leaders, and students from across the country for the annual CFES National Conference on October 27-28 and hear from our keynote speakers: Leland Melvin, a former astronaut, Scott Pioli, assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, and … [Read more...] about Inspirational Speakers to Keynote CFES National Conference
Adirondack Educators Gather to Build Readiness Plan for their Students
Last week 60 educators from 12 Adirondack schools gathered at the CFES Center to plan their 2017-18 CFES programs that will build college and career readiness for some 3,000 students. This gathering for Adirondack educators at the CFES Center was one of 12 planning and … [Read more...] about Adirondack Educators Gather to Build Readiness Plan for their Students