Trials, Triumphs, and a Little Tough Love
07.12.2020
Sonya Edwards has perfected her own brand of inspiration, to help Mississippi adults overcome any obstacles to finishing their degree.
Sonya Edwards has perfected her own brand of inspiration, to help Mississippi adults overcome any obstacles to finishing their degree.
Shaquita Hopson is the C2C Coach at Meridian Community College (MCC), in Meridian, MS. It’s a great fit since she also has the title of College Navigator. In that role, her job is to make the transition to college easier.
Think of an associate degree as the ground floor of higher education. It’s a degree that’s usually completed in two years, often at local community colleges, and it’s perfect for adults who want to earn a degree while they are working.
Now more than ever, an academic degree can lead to better jobs and increased salary for Mississippi adults. Today more than 54% of jobs will require education beyond high school.*
Sonya Edwards has perfected her own brand of inspiration, to help Mississippi adults overcome any obstacles to finishing their degree.
Shaquita Hopson is the C2C Coach at Meridian Community College (MCC), in Meridian, MS. It’s a great fit since she also has the title of College Navigator. In that role, her job is to make the transition to college easier.
Think of an associate degree as the ground floor of higher education. It’s a degree that’s usually completed in two years, often at local community colleges, and it’s perfect for adults who want to earn a degree while they are working.
Now more than ever, an academic degree can lead to better jobs and increased salary for Mississippi adults. Today more than 54% of jobs will require education beyond high school.*
Complete 2 Compete (C2C) is a state program designed to help Mississippi adults complete their college degrees and create a brighter future.
The C2C program and grant are funded by the Mississippi Department of Human Services and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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