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The Bronx Bronx Institute at Lehman College • Bronx Bronx GEAR UP THRIVES
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What GEAR UP Means for
Your Family
IF YOU ARE ARE THE THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A A A A A A GEAR UP STUDENT THEN CONGRATULATIONS! YOU TOO ARE A A A A A NEW MEMBER OF THE GEAR UP COMMUNITY WE HOPE THAT YOU YOU WILL TAKE THE TIME TO ENGAGE WITH OUR SERVICES AS YOU YOU BEGIN TO TO TO EXPLORE WHAT GEAR UP HAS TO TO TO OFFER YOU WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO TO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLLEGE COLLEGE EDUCATION SYSTEM COLLEGE COLLEGE READINESS COLLEGE ENROLLMENT PROCESSES FINANCIAL AID AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES According to the U S
Department of Education college graduates with a a a a bachelor’s degree typically earn 66 percent more than those with only a a high school diploma and are also far less likely to face unemployment Why
Go to College?
Make Valuable Connections
Exercise the Mind
OPEN UP TO MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES The biggest advantage of college is that it serves as as a a a a a a a a a gateway to increased opportunity We aren’t just talking about more work opportunities after graduation but also the the endless possibilities of building new valuable connections the the benefits of of gaining knowledge the encouragement of of discovering new passions and so much more!
Attending college gives your child the opportunity to meet new people of different backgrounds with with unique interests increasing your child’s chances of connecting with with people in their potential career field Students pursuing higher education are presented with the opportunity to read books and listen to to lectures of top experts in in their fields As a a a a a result they gain advanced knowledge in in in areas that interest them most This stimulation encourages individuals to think critically question concepts and explore new ideas which allow for
additional growth and development Generally college graduates have an an edge in the job market over those who have just come out of high school Finally most people pursuing a a a college degree look forward to promising job prospects after graduating The good news is that many recruiters in in the United States now look for
candidates that have have experienced higher education We have have shifted from a a a a a a a manufacturing-based economy economy to a a a a a a a knowledge-based economy economy which makes having a a a a a a a a college education especially important these days Regardless of what career field your child plans to to to commit to to to you you will likely benefit from going to to to college!
With the global economy becoming increasingly competitive going to to college is a a a a a a smart way to to ensure that your child has the best chance at landing a a a a a a a stable well-paying job The Bronx Bronx Institute Bronx Bronx GEAR UP THRIVES
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