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Perspective | myFutureNC: Localizing the goal

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Peter Hans, president of the North Carolina Community College System, and Jeni Corn, director of strategic initiatives at myFutureNC, spoke...

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States can’t boost attainment without better serving adult learners. Here’s how.

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“She used the word,” educators behind me whisper. There is a collective gasp from the audience. Andragogy. Ever heard of...

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A vision for attainment: 2 million by 2030

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Until Feb. 2019, North Carolina was one of just a handful of states without a statewide postsecondary attainment goal. That...

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Perspective | myFutureNC Blog Series: On the path to postsecondary attainment, we must leverage community partnerships

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The establishment of the myFutureNC postsecondary attainment goal was a highly collaborative effort that benefited from contributions from stakeholders across...

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Perspective | myFutureNC Blog Series: Helping community college students cross the finish line

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North Carolina’s community college students often juggle jobs, family responsibilities, and long commutes as they work hard to finish their...

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Perspective | It’s who you know — The critical role of community college faculty and advisors

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The goal of equipping 2 million individuals ages 25-44 with a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential by 2030 set by myFutureNC...

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North Carolinian tapped as new leader of myFutureNC

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Cecilia Holden, director of legislative and community affairs for the North Carolina State Board of Education, has been tapped to...

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Perspective | myFutureNC blog series: Appalachian GEAR UP partnership advances postsecondary attainment goal

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The goal: 2 million North Carolinians aged 25 to 44 will receive a high-quality postsecondary credential or degree by 2030....

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Perspective | myFutureNC blog series: Keys to success for increased FAFSA completion – Lessons learned in Louisiana

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Louisiana ranked number one in the nation for FAFSA completion rates for the second consecutive year, according to the National College Access...

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Perspective | myFutureNC blog series: Innovative models for increasing college enrollment & completion

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“I believe in you.” These are powerful words. They are the words that can transform doubt into hope and opportunity....

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Perspective | myFutureNC blog series: Aiming for Equity

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Led by the myFutureNC Commission, North Carolina has set an ambitious goal of increasing the number of adults aged 25-44 who...

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Perspective | With support, NC’s community colleges will lead the way on attainment

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At a time of political polarization, the North Carolina General Assembly, with a strong bipartisan vote, adopted an important goal...