Starke County Career and College Success Coalition Awards Grants to Local Organizations

Posted on June 27, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI 

An organization with the goal of improving Starke County residents’ access to higher education is touting its efforts so far this year. The Starke County Career and College Success Coalition says it’s given over $5,000 in grants to help out some local organizations.

Among those receiving funding is the Starke County Youth Club for its summer career and college programs. Knox High School was provided funding for its Freshman Mentoring Program, as well as its leadership development efforts. The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation also received a grant, which it will use for the development of its band program. The goal is to increase the number of student leaders, raise students’ level of achievement, and provide student mentoring.

Additionally, the Starke County Career and College Success Coalition says it will once again have a booth at the Starke County 4-H Fair next month. Residents will have the opportunity to learn about the coalition itself, as well as get information about college, trade schools, vocational programs, the military, and the 21st Century Scholars program.

1/16/2013 Paying For College

There will be a "Paying for College" meeting on January 16th at Knox High School starting at 6 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Mrs. Kathy Mills, director of financial aide at Ancilla College. The topic of federal student aide (FAFSA) will be discussed in addition to the whole financial aide process.

All high school students and their parents are encouraged to come.