Pima Community College Center of Opportunity received $112,000 ($192,710 over two years)

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For over 26 years, JobPath has supported the success of low-income students pursuing associate degrees and certificates leading to in-demand, high-wage careers in the healthcare, industrial trades, and IT industries. With case management services and financial assistance that helps cover both school and non-school expenses, JobPath students succeed! On average, 90% of JobPath participants complete their programs, and 85% get a job in their field within six months of graduation, earning an average of over $50,000/year plus benefits.

The Amphi ECHO (Educational Community Home Outreach) Program at Nash and Keeling Elementary Schools provides a community school-based approach to achieve student and community transformation by tackling academic and non-academic barrier through before and after school programs for elementary aged students, including new learning opportuniies for students and their families, with wrap-around services focused on health and wellness support. Nash and Keeling are in one of the most in-need zip codes in Arizona. Exciting after school programs entice students to attend classes with nearly 900 children, plus caregivers, benefitting from the program. Increased classroom attendance, higher test scores, and overall well-being; with increased financial literacy, better job prospects for their future, and greater community connection for caregivers will benefit the entire community.