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Success of the CUNY Reconnect initiative for adult learners
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The CUNY Reconnect initiative, introduced by Speaker Adams, has become a transformative force in expanding educational access for adult learners seeking to return to college. The program removes barriers to reenrollment and provides comprehensive support services.
- Enrolled over 47,000 students across the university
- More than 8,400 graduates now contributing to the city's workforce
- Particularly benefits Black, Hispanic, and female students who make up the majority of enrollees
Alicia Alvero
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The CUNY Reconnect initiative, the brainchild of speaker Adams, has quickly become a transformative force in expanding educational access for adult learners seeking to return to college to complete a degree or earn a credential.
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CUNY Reconnect removes barriers to reenrollment including forgiveness of prior balances and provides comprehensive support services including academic advisement, career counseling, and other critical resources.
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Now in its third year, CUNY Reconnect has enrolled over 47,000 students across university with more than 8,400 graduates now contributing to the city's workforce.
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But this initiative is not just about degrees, it's about empowering everyday New Yorkers, particularly black, Hispanic, and female students who make up the majority of enrollees with opportunities that lift their families and communities.