Opening students up to Close the Deal
Every time I attend a Close the Deal event, no matter where in the state, I hear the same thing from the adults there. “I wish they had something like this when I was in school.”
Close the Deal helping students map college, career course
Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson Starr Roberts is just the kind of smart young woman you’d want as a friend, a neighbor, or a coworker. She’s a senior at St. Catharine College, completing degrees in business and early childhood studies, and was elected student body president. But she almost didn’t go to college at all. As a student at [...]
Close the Deal opens doors for students
Event gives high school seniors important college connections.
Lt. Gov. Abramson joins Campbell County officials to launch ‘Close the Deal’
Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson joined local officials, educators and the business community yesterday to launch a state pilot program challenging Campbell County High School seniors to pursue additional education after they graduate. The Close the Deal initiative creates a college-going culture in high schools for students who aren’t yet considering higher education. The program supports high school counselors, and [...]