Quinsigamond Community College Receives Grant for Adult Education Program
Worcester College Awarded State Grant For Adult Education Program
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Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $38,208 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration to enhance its Bridges to College program. This initiative supports low-income adult students in transitioning to higher education by providing free summer courses in math and English.
- 01Quinsigamond Community College received a $38,208 grant for its Bridges to College program.
- 02The program helps low-income adults prepare for college-level coursework.
- 03Participants improve their skills in English and math before the fall semester.
- 04Since 2019, 70% of program completers achieved a C or higher in key courses.
- 05The program is supported by various funding sources, including the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.
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Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Massachusetts, has secured a $38,208 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration to bolster its Bridges to College program. This initiative aims to assist low-income and entry-level adult students in transitioning to higher education. The Bridges to College program offers a free summer curriculum designed to enhance participants' skills in college-level math and English, as well as familiarize them with the college environment prior to the fall semester. Kalan Lewis, the Director of Mentoring & Special Programs, emphasized that the program helps students build confidence in their academic abilities and connect with campus resources and faculty. Since its inception in 2019, the program has demonstrated success, with 70% of participants achieving a C or higher in introductory English and math courses. The program is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and various community partners.
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The grant will enhance educational opportunities for low-income adults in Worcester, enabling them to improve their skills and increase their chances of succeeding in higher education.
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