CareerEdge Advocates for Pell Grants
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY FEB 18, 2017 |
Deborah Chapman, program director of CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, recently traveled to Washington, DC to meet with Florida’s congressional legislators as part of the National Skills Coalition. The Coalition is made up of US workforce development organizations and is focused on supporting middle-skilled jobs in high-growth industries. These include those requiring more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree. Chapman met with staff from Senator Rubio and Senator Nelson’s offices, as well as those of 11 House members. CareerEdge’s key advocacy focus is on expanding Pell Grant eligibility to include short-term certifications in high-demand programs. Currently, federal Pell Grants provide college students needs-based funding for certification and degree programs that are at least 600 instructional hours, or a minimum of 15 weeks in length.
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