ECMC Student Success

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium - VTEC and ECMC recently came together to host a transformative "Realizing the College Dream" workshop at the invitation of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. This workshop provided educators with essential tools and resources to support students from tribal communities in their pursuit of postsecondary education.

Tailored to the unique needs of these students, along with other community-based organizations and area schools, the event offered comprehensive guidance on navigating the college application process, understanding financial aid options and managing education finances responsibly. If you are interested in hosting your own "Realizing the College Dream" event, please connect with us!

Congrats to Tomika Brown, director of ECMC's The College Place-Richmond, on being named one of the 10 honorees for PCACAC's Annual Counselor of the Year Awards, recognized for her work that goes above and beyond to support students. https://bit.ly/3xKwI1T

The Able Trust, in collaboration with ECMC, will host a virtual College Nights event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. ET. This event is designed to help high school students and their families understand the college planning process. Topics will include:

• Understanding how education can change their lives
• Choosing their education path
• Learning how to pay for college
• Identifying what steps they can take now to prepare for education beyond high school
• Q & A

Share with your network or join this Zoom event online at: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/99308778812?from=addon

We encourage you to download ECMC's Opportunities Guide and Workbook online at (www.ecmc.org/opportunities) prior to the start of the workshop. This free college planning resource provides students and families with important information and tools to guide their pursuit of postsecondary education. Opportunities guides are available in English and Spanish.

April is ! Building financial confidence is a journey, and we aim to provide a strong foundation for students as they make connections between their education and future career earnings. Check out our Financial Awareness Basics (FAB) content for resources to assist students with budgeting, understanding student loans and more. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OO7DJv