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Students of Color in High Wage Programs Project Work Team
A cross-functional team was formed to begin the work of increasing the recruitment , enrollment , and completion of students of color in high wage programs . A high wage program is defined as > 45,500 Median Wage Salary .
Current pilot projects include :
• Alumni Ambassador Program Create ( Student Pipeline to Employee )
COHORT AIDE *
ALUMNI AMBASSADOR *
• Electro-Mechanical Technician Program Cohort Offering
• Hispanic ( Spanish speaking ) cohort ( Taught in English with Spanish speaking coaches )
• Establishing a Green Bay West High School Collaboration
LAB AIDE / PART TIME INSTRUCTOR
• Conduct a holistic review of admissions and enrollment processes / policies
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Student Support Services
Responds to student barriers by providing non-academic support and access to resources to help students succeed . Services include :
• Financial coaching resources .
• Student emergency funding .
• Child care funding .
• Housing assistance .
• Shared Harvest Food Pantry .
• Community Connections .
• Foster youth student support .
• Non-traditional occupational support .
• Pencil Box .
• Events , workshops and collaborations . Learn more at nwtc . edu / StudentSupport .
Veterans Services
Military veterans and their families can access resources for educational success . Learn more at nwtc . edu / Veterans .
We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture for students , employees , and community members . As you strive to soar higher , you have access to a variety of helpful College and community resources . Learn more at nwtc . edu / DiversityResources .
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