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About the Webinar

Students experiencing homelessness face significant barriers transitioning from high school to higher education. This webinar features the success story of Cincinnati Public Schools’ Project Connect and the University of Cincinnati as they share their groundbreaking collaboration that’s transforming college success for students experiencing homelessness. When Project Connect discovered their students were getting into college but struggling to stay enrolled, they partnered with UC’s student support services to bridge this critical gap.

From this webinar, participants:

• Learn how to identify and address the unique barriers students experiencing homelessness face during the transition from high school to higher education
• Discover practical strategies for building collaborative partnerships between K-12 district sand higher education institutions
• Explore the key components of effective wraparound support services that improve college retention rates for students experiencing homelessness

Presenters:

• Jillian Sitjar – Director of Higher Education, SchoolHouse Connection
• Caleb McKay, FAAC – FAFSA Completion Senior Manager, SchoolHouse Connection
• Suzette Combs – Director, Gen-1/Chaudhry Scholars/1MPACT House, University of Cincinnati
• Danielle Rains – Project Connect School Counselor and Homeless Liaison, Cincinnati Public Schools

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