Episode 52: Improving the College Success of First-generation students

<p>This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on increasing the odds of college success, especially among low-income, first-generation students. To speak on these issues is Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of College, Community Career.  Kathy founded College, Community, Career in 2012 to help low-income, first-generation students in the greater Houston area to get into college and graduate from college.</p> <p>In this episode, you will learn more about the:</p> <ol><li>What is the purpose of College Community Career?</li> <li>The definition of a first-generation college student?</li> <li>Why does it appear that poor students and youth of color make up many first-generation college students?</li> <li>How do you prepare first-generation college students to overcome the financial needs of a post-secondary college education?</li> <li>What can afterschool staff do to encourage their participants to attend college</li> </ol><p> </p> <p>Guest</p> <p>Kathy Rose has worked as a secondary math teacher, a Corporate Trainer at Chevron, a Development Director at the University of Houston, and the founding Houston Director of College Forward.  Kathy has served as a Board Trustee at numerous educational intuitions, as well as numerous non-profits.  She is the recipient of the Jefferson Award, the Katz Award and the Houston Texan Community Quarterback Award.  </p> <p>Resources</p> <p>College, Community, Career</p> <p><a href='https://collegecommunitycareer.org'>https://collegecommunitycareer.org</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Harris County Department of Education</p> <p>https://hcde-texas.org</p> <p> </p> <p>CASE for Kids</p> <p><a href='https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone'>https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone</a></p>