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Five AmeriCorps alumni share career success in the field of higher education

College Forward

Upon joining AmeriCorps to serve with College Possible, many coaches express their intention to utilize their service term as a valuable opportunity for self-reflection and career exploration. Former college access coach Jerry Jones served with College Possible Omaha during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Athletics and Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Educational programming Armory College Prep helps student-athletes attain a college degree at no cost to participants. In 2002, the Armory Foundation launched Armory College Prep (ACP) to help students training at the Armory Track attain a college degree at no cost to participants.

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College Possible Washington board visits Decatur High School

College Forward

Decatur also has many notable alumni, including Iam Tongi, who won last year’s 21st season of American Idol, when he was still a senior at Decatur! Briana and Julie not only support students in reaching their college goals but also try to make the process fun.