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The NOW I CAN initiative
has been developed to provide college awareness and
access resources to students in Wood County, and in
East Toledo as an extension of an existing GEAR UP relationship.
Collaborative partners have been identified, including
the East Toledo Family Center, Bowling Green State University,
area school administrators and guidance counselors and
a variety of community leadership. The first year will
focus on establishing the program in the community and
developing resources and relationships to make post-secondary
education or training a reasonable option and expectation
for students in these areas.
Goals
1. To assist students and their families become more
aware of the benefits of pursuing some kind of education
or training beyond high school.
2. To provide students and their families with information
and resources about post-secondary education or training,
such as financial aid, college selection, career planning,
etc.
3. To provide assistance with ACT test preparation.
4. To establish relationships in the community that
will provide volunteer assistance that will supplement
and complement the college awareness and access initiatives.
5. To establish follow up channels for students who
progress to some post-secondary education or training
to assess program effectiveness. Staff and Volunteers
NOW I CAN currently has a Director
who will coordinate all organizational and program matters,
including contact with the students, schools, community
and other stakeholders.
NOW I CAN will recruit volunteers
to collaborate on programs, participate in the schools
with outreach efforts, and to assist with administrative
tasks.
NOW I CAN will seek individuals who
will serve as mentors to provide one-on-one support
for students to help insure a successful transition
from high school to college or other training. Bowling
Green State University will serve as the fiscal agent
for the grant through the Center for Innovative and
Transformative Education (CITE), although the university
will not receive any of the actual grant funds.
Northwest Ohio Working to Improve College Access Now
Director Amy Fisher
P.O. Box 544
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 308-4480
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