"Being a mentor is rewarding and allows me to make a difference in these students lives," said Sharon Cook, Willsboro resident and mentor at Willsboro Central School. Cook joined other community mentors, along with their high school mentees at the CFES Center in Essex, NY on … [Read more...] about Willsboro Mentors & Mentees Reflect at End of the Year Celebration
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GE-Published Report Identifies Steps to Close Skills Gap for Low-Income Students
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
Closing the Skills Gap: Helping Young People Become Exceptional
Fifty-five global leaders in education, corporate, government and philanthropy sectors from five nations gathered in Essex, New York earlier this week to discuss the growing skills gap and the action steps needed to reverse the trend. The summit was organized by College For Every … [Read more...] about Closing the Skills Gap: Helping Young People Become Exceptional
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)
CFES: From the Islands to the North Country (Valley News)
On a day when wind chill made the outside temperature feel below zero, six students from Hawaii made their way around the North Country and through the halls of Crown Point Central School. The visit was part of an exchange program through the Essex-based College for Every … [Read more...] about CFES: From the Islands to the North Country (Valley News)