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SCHULENBURG – On Wednesday, April 19, the Alliance for College and Career Student Success will host an Open House at Blinn College – Schulenburg Campus in room #120 of the Liberal Arts building.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a barbecue meal provided for all attendees. Families of students who are presently in eighth through eleventh grade are invited to come out and learn more about ACCSS opportunities.
According to a release, ACCSS is a collaborative partnership that includes the Blinn College District and the Columbus, Fayetteville, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and Weimar Independent School Districts. Since ACCSS was launched, there has been a 21.8% increase in academic dual credit course enrollment with a 98.9% passing rate this Fall! Considering academic and technical dual credit courses (which run yearlong) in Spring ‘23, the increase is 16.9%.
Students are currently selecting Fall 2023 courses, therefore having a good understanding of ACCSS programs is beneficial as parents approve course selections. Additionally, community members interested in learning more about ACCSS and how they can be involved as business partners, volunteers or donors are invited.
The ACCSS program helps eliminate barriers that might have kept students from participating by providing scholarships, minimizing the need for transportation, and helping students be more prepared. Preparation is encouraged by providing resources, guidance and support. This solidly prepares students for university study or a career in a high demand field. The pathways students have to choose from include: 42 Texas Core Curriculum, Allied Health/Nursing, Construction & Building Trades, Welding, Teaching, and Agri-Business.
A 2019 report from the Georgetown University Center on Education indicated that 70% of jobs will require some form of postsecondary education or training by 2027, according to a release. Postsecondary refers to completion of industry-based certificates, associate degrees, and/or bachelor’s degrees. ACCSS in South Central Texas is a new initiative in our rural communities that includes creating work-based academic programs for our rural, young people that lead to marketable credentials that contribute to building a competitive workforce, better lives, and stronger Texas communities.
The program will include ACCSS leadership and staff sharing about the background of ACCSS and the plans for its community impact, Blinn staff will share information on both dual credit and workforce training, and successful Blinn graduates will also be featured.
To RSVP, contact Regina Schramek at the Blinn College- Schulenburg Campus at 979-743-5214.
For more information on ACCSS, contact Susie Shank at 979-743-5239, [email protected] or visit myaccss.net.
The ACCSS program helps eliminate barriers that might have kept students from participating by providing scholarships, minimizing the need for transportation, and helping students be more prepared.
