Announcements: We have built and distributed 66 desks to children so far. Our next build will be April 17th. A Board meeting will be held this coming Saturday, March 20, at 9 am.
Today the Club enjoyed a presentation to learn more about Michigan's Early Middle College program. 27% of people in Berrien county have a degree. Participating students apply to the program in 10th grade, take college courses alongside their high school courses in 11th and 12th grade, and attend community college for one year full time after high school. When they graduate at the end of that fifth year they graduate with an Associates Degree. All of the coursework that they take while enrolled in this program is free to the students. The books and fees are covered by the program as well, so that there is no cost to the student. This program especially benefits students who want to achieve an Associate's degree in one year post high school, first generation college students, students who want to take advantage of the financial benefit this program offers, and students who want an Associate's Degree to begin employment immediately after graduation from the program. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the college classes in many participating school districts. Support is provided to the students regarding resume building, interviewing, and successful strategies for being a college student. Students enrolled in the program participate in High School graduation with their senior class, but are considered ungraduated High School students during the "fifth" year when they are taking full time classes at the community college. Students are given support to receive scholarships to continue their education, letters of recommendation, as well as help with applications to transfer to university or post "fifth year" programs. Every school district in our county is participating, with about 48 students enrolled this year. The fifth year, when students are enrolled full time at the college but still considered undergraduate and high school students, the state pays the school district the per student foundation allowance, so it is financially beneficial for the district as well. About 80 percent of the students go on to continue their education in a variety of fields. This Early College Program allows the student to do the prerequisites for other programs. Students are provided guidance regarding applying when transferring to help them qualify for scholarships, both in state and out of state. You can learn more about the program at: https://www.berriencte.org/5th-year-emc/
Announcements: We have built and distributed 66 desks to children so far. Our next build will be April 17th. A Board meeting will be held this coming Saturday, March 20, at 9 am.
Today the Club enjoyed a presentation to learn more about Michigan's Early Middle College program. 27% of people in Berrien county have a degree. Participating students apply to the program in 10th grade, take college courses alongside their high school courses in 11th and 12th grade, and attend community college for one year full time after high school. When they graduate at the end of that fifth year they graduate with an Associates Degree. All of the coursework that they take while enrolled in this program is free to the students. The books and fees are covered by the program as well, so that there is no cost to the student. This program especially benefits students who want to achieve an Associate's degree in one year post high school, first generation college students, students who want to take advantage of the financial benefit this program offers, and students who want an Associate's Degree to begin employment immediately after graduation from the program. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the college classes in many participating school districts. Support is provided to the students regarding resume building, interviewing, and successful strategies for being a college student. Students enrolled in the program participate in High School graduation with their senior class, but are considered ungraduated High School students during the "fifth" year when they are taking full time classes at the community college. Students are given support to receive scholarships to continue their education, letters of recommendation, as well as help with applications to transfer to university or post "fifth year" programs. Every school district in our county is participating, with about 48 students enrolled this year. The fifth year, when students are enrolled full time at the college but still considered undergraduate and high school students, the state pays the school district the per student foundation allowance, so it is financially beneficial for the district as well. About 80 percent of the students go on to continue their education in a variety of fields. This Early College Program allows the student to do the prerequisites for other programs. Students are provided guidance regarding applying when transferring to help them qualify for scholarships, both in state and out of state. You can learn more about the program at: https://www.berriencte.org/5th-year-emc/