After extensive research into the feasibility of creating a community college in Erie County, Empower Erie presents to you a full plan for the implementation of a community college in Erie County. The plan includes historical background information, feasibility study and research details, philosophy, objectives, organization, and financial plans for the community college.
"The Community understands, and our research shows, that we need to shift from playing defense to playing offense on economic development and education. A community college would help us create a winning strategy, embracing our future and restoring Erie's reputation as a maker city and builder of America."
County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper will host a series of events featuring County Council members and members of the Empower Erie team at local high schools. The meetings will pro...
Empower Erie has created empowererie.org, and information on the community college effort can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
...Fifty years ago on April 3, the state created a system of community colleges that ushered in dramatic growth in the network of schools that now enroll 300,000 students.
...Community colleges are beginning to receive more attention as students realize they are able to receive certification and degrees in a shorter period of time for less money.
...The survey of 500 randomly-selected Erie County residents was conducted in late February and early March as part a state-required feasibility study.
...Recently I read that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged to cover tuition costs at state colleges for hundreds of thousands of middle- and low-income New Yorkers.
...Our first Empower Hour attracted more than 100 business, non-profit and community leaders in support of an Erie County Community College.
...Thursday evening event gives business, community leaders an opportunity to learn more about the community college proposal.
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