Explore Education with ACT Explore
ACT Explore is one of Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education's cornerstone programs. This program is designed to help 8th and 9th graders explore a broad range of career options by preparing students for high school coursework and assisting their decisions about post-secondary education. ACT Explore represents an $18,000 investment in the local educational community - spanning 19 districts in four counties - including Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Ashtabula. Participating 8th grade students take an exam - similar to the ACT - that evaluates strengths and weaknesses in subjects like math, English, science and reading. The results from this test help prepare students for the actual ACT exam. |
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Eastern Ohio P-16 Receives $44,000 in Grants
The Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education closed out the final quarter of 2010 with positive news by securing more than $44,000 in grant money from organizations including The Youngstown Foundation; the Warren Area Chamber of Commerce Education, Civic and Cultural Foundation; the County Education Service Centers in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Trumbull and Mahoning Counties; the Frank & Pearl Gelbman Foundation; Turning Technologies; and our local colleges and universities: YSU, Kent - Trumbull and Eastern Gateway Community College. The grant monies will be used to further the partnership's programs and educational initiatives. |
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The P-16 Partnership is looking for high school student mentors age 40 and under for the 2011-2012 school year. Mentors will help students prepare for college. Interested mentors can contact info@easternohiop16.org for additional information or call 330.393.5974.
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News in Education
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Eastern Gateway Community College is offering Career Kickoff, an Internet software-seminar program for high school juniors and seniors. The program is offered through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and can be customized to meet the specific needs of your school. To learn more about Career Kickoff or to schedule a workshop e-mail Mya Hasson at mjhasson@egcc.edu or call (330) 884-0861.
Eastern Gateway Community College is also offering free PBS broadcast programs about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers to schools in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. To participate, districts must have access to Ohio's IP network, video conferencing capabilities and an external IP address. For more information, contact John Ramicone at (216) 916-6360 or at john.ramicone@ideastream.org. |
