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Ongoing Initiative
Initiative Details: Close the Deal
Close the Deal – Helping High School Seniors Close the Deal on College
In the Greater Louisville region, elected officials are joining with secondary and post-secondary institutions and business organizations to help students make the transition from high school to college and other post-secondary education or training.
Many cities and towns are concerned about the ability of the future workforce to fill high-paying, knowledge-based jobs. Close the Deal is a low-cost way to make a real difference for the future of any community.
In Louisville, Mayor Jerry E. Abramson is working with three high schools – Valley, Fairdale and Iroquois – to generate excitement among students about applying to and enrolling in college. Prior work with Valley High School showed that simple steps and persistence on the part of caring adults, more than tripled the college-going rate compared to the previous year. Quite simply, Close the Deal:
- Creates a college-going culture that reinforces the connections between enhanced education and successful or accelerated career paths.
- Provides support for and creates a sense of urgency on the part of students applying for college.
- Builds “college knowledge” that helps students make informed choices about their futures.
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