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Prior Learning Assessments for 2- and 4-year Schools
Tuesday December 9, 2014 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

In this workshop you will: Learn how certifications, work experience as well as volunteer experience can earn you college credits Learn what both 2-yr community colleges and 4-yr colleges and…

Financial Aid 101
Thursday October 9, 2014 - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

On October 9, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., join us at the Raleigh Library for a workshop that will help you: Learn how to apply for federal funding Learn the…

Education Fair
Saturday September 20, 2014 - 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The education fair follows our Setting Career Goals workshop. Our education fairs are designed to provide an opportunity for adults to speak directly to admissions counselors at local colleges and…

Setting Career Goals
Saturday September 20, 2014 - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

In this workshop you will learn which careers are in demand in the Memphis area. We’ll help you determine your current skill set based on your work experience and see…

How to Plan Your Education as an Adult
Tuesday September 16, 2014 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

This workshop will determine if you should pursue a college degree or industry certification based on your career goals. We will teach you the step-by-step process for going back to…

It still pays to go to college, new data suggests

The high cost of college has left some Americans questioning whether it pays to pursue a higher education, especially at a time when jobs remain scarce. A new batch of government data suggests…