Congratulations to the Rhode Island College class of 2024!

It was an honor to take part in Rhode Island College's 2024 Commencement. Wishing the #RICClassof2024 all the best as they embark on their next chapter. Your hard work and determination have brought you to this moment. Congratulations!

Congratulations to all the Hope Scholarship graduates...and all RIC graduates. Way to go!

Students who take AP/dual/concurrent courses are likely to succeed in college. In '20-'21, 11% of RI HS students took an AP test; 49% passed the exam. In '21, 33% of students took a dual/concurrent course; 94% earned college credits. From today's Factbook. @RIkidscount

COMMENTARY: The Ocean State is now a national leader in aligning post-high school education programs with high-demand, high-wage jobs. Via RIOPC Tom Giordano Shannon Gilkey

rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/05/02/wha…

RI is a national leader in aligning post-high school education programs with high-demand, high-wage jobs. Strada Education Foundation Shannon Gilkey Tom Giordano
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/05/02/wha… via Rhode Island Current

RI Commissioner of Postsecondary Education Shannon Gilkey speaks with Kim Kalunian about FAFSA completion, RI's gains in attainment and enrollment, and more. wpri.com/news/local-new…

Is college worth it?

RIC President Jack Warner & labor economist Paul Harrington say look at the data, not the news, and the answer remains a resounding yes. bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/met…

#RICNews The Boston Globe

RI set a goal to raise educational outcomes. Now we have a goal to raise incomes by 2030. Our 1st step is to align higher-wage jobs with training, including career and tech ed, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and postsecondary certifications.

More: bit.ly/44gD7OA

It’s a big day in RI!

We’re rolling out the 1st round of Community Learning Centers across our state. Using $81M+ in federal funds, we're helping communities create state-of-the-art spaces dedicated to improving edu outcomes, workforce training and physical and mental health.

One of #Learn365RI ’s main goals is to increase ⬆️ FAFSA completion rates. That means:

➖Fewer financial barriers to higher edu
➕More opportunities for students to achieve educational goals

If you need help navigating FAFSA, RISLA is ready. wpri.com/news/education…

Celebrating our Seeding for Change award from NASH for our Rhode Island Reconnect work. Commissioner Gilkey was on hand to receive the award on behalf of the team. Thank you, NASH! riopc.edu/news/opc-wins-…

We can do it, RI.

We tuned into 60 Minutes and Commerce Secretary Raimondo’s interview. Her advocacy for Westerly Education Center and GD Electric Boat job training there was a RI game changer.

TODAY: Community College of Rhode Island & RIEOC are hosting FAFSA completion sessions at the Flanagan campus in Lincoln & Newport campus from 2 to 6 p.m. Register now to get help filling out FAFSA: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

RISLA RISLA COLLEGE PLANNING CENTER RIOPC Community College of Rhode Island ¿Calificas para ayuda financiera para la universidad? Llene su FAFSA para averiguarlo, y programe una cita RISLA RISLA COLLEGE PLANNING CENTER para obtener ayuda GRATUITA para completarla. Visita collegeplanningcenter.org para programar una cita hoy.

RI’s college attainment & enrollment rates are ⬆️. The proportion of RIers with degrees & credentials is ⬆️ 3.4% (56.7%). RI ranks 6th in US for college-going persons. The proportion of RIers who are enrolled in college (5.24%) puts the Ocean State in the top 10. @swgilkey

Have you filled out your #FAFSA yet? Do you have questions about the form or need assistance filling it out? RISLA RISLA COLLEGE PLANNING CENTER offers FREE completion assistance for students & families. Visit collegeplanningcenter.org to schedule an appointment!

TOMORROW 4/18: Community College of Rhode Island & RIEOC are hosting a #FAFSA completion session at the Flanagan & Newport campuses from 2-6 p.m. Register now to get help filling out FAFSA: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Please persist. Completing the FAFSA is essential for college financial aid.