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We had some of our Great Expectations students graduate with an Associate Degree…

May 14th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
We had some of our Great Expectations students graduate with an Associate Degree or Career Studies or Workforce certificate over the weekend! Now, that deserves a round of applause (or likes) on this post! Congrats ladies and gentlemen!!

Here's a scholarship opportunity you don't want to miss out on! There are a few…

May 10th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
Here's a scholarship opportunity you don't want to miss out on! There are a few more days to apply.


Apply | Shawn Carter Foundation
www.shawncartersf.com
All high school seniors, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools are eligible to apply. All applicants must be US citizens, between the ages of 18-25, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The application must be completed by the published deadline date, whi...

Here's a scholarship opportunity you don't want to miss out on! There are a few…

May 10th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
Here's a scholarship opportunity you don't want to miss out on! There are a few more days to apply.


Apply | Shawn Carter Foundation
www.shawncartersf.com
All high school seniors, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools are eligible to apply. All applicants must be US citizens, between the ages of 18-25, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The application must be completed by the published deadline date, whi...

Did you hear about our race to raise awareness for the Great Expectations? Find…

May 9th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
Did you hear about our race to raise awareness for the Great Expectations? Find out what we're doing and how you can help through this blog post.


On your mark — get set — go! | VaHigherEd.com
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Virginia’s Community Colleges are in the running… We're lacing up our sneakers to raise support and awareness for Great Expectations! The office staff,

If you're in Richmond — come “Speak Up, Speak Out, Speak Now” to promote foster…

May 8th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
If you're in Richmond -- come “Speak Up, Speak Out, Speak Now” to promote foster care awareness at the Central Richmond Region of the Foster Care Alumni of America "I Am Here" event!

We've got some new stuff up on the blog and will be adding more all month! It's…

May 7th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
We've got some new stuff up on the blog and will be adding more all month! It's an easy way to make sure your keeping up with our growing program :)

http://greatexpectations.vccs.edu/


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Came across this Facebook page and wanted to pass it along to on to you all! It'…

May 2nd, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
Came across this Facebook page and wanted to pass it along to on to you all! It's a national nonprofit organization that shares the same passion as Great Expectations. Like us, they're dedicated to helping former foster youth obtain higher education and specialized training.

http://www.facebook.com/FosterCare2Success


Foster Care to Success (FC2S)
In many states, foster youth must leave the social services system (also known as “aging out”) when they turn 18. But few young people are capable of starting adulthood on their own at the age of 18; imagine starting out as a foster child with no family or guardian to help you establish an independe...

May is National Foster Care Month. Join the campagin to raise awarness and stay…

April 24th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
May is National Foster Care Month. Join the campagin to raise awarness and stay tuned for updates from us throughout the month on our Facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/2755795595/


May is National Foster Care Month
National Foster Care Month Core Messages THE MAGNITUDE: About 424,000 children in the United States currently are in foster care because their own families are in crisis and unable to provide for...

Have you seen this video about the Great Expectations program at John Tyler Comm…

April 11th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
Have you seen this video about the Great Expectations program at John Tyler Community College? If you haven't here's a quick link to check it out:
http://youtu.be/J-P6icjTr00


Great Expectations at Tyler
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Students who grow up in the foster care system may face unique challenges that can make it extremely difficult to attend college. Created specifically for Vi...

The GE Forum photo's are up on Flickr! Now which one should I make our cover pho…

April 9th, 2012 • By: Great Expectations
The GE Forum photo's are up on Flickr! Now which one should I make our cover photo? Any suggestions!?!? We'll then comment below...


http://www.flickr.com/photos/vccs/sets/72157629411927716/


"Top of the Class" Great Expectations Spring Education Forum 2012 - a set on Flickr
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"Top of the Class" Great Expectations Spring Education Forum 2012