Tuesday, November 25, 2014
YOUNGSTOWN
To prepare for college or career, children and their parents have to start thinking about it early.
That was the idea behind the first College and Career Readiness Luncheon Tuesday at Harding Elementary School.
“We’re hoping it becomes an annual event,” said Mary Boyd, school guidance counselor.
Representatives from Youngstown State University, Eastern Gateway Community College and Choffin Career and Technical Center attended, providing information about their respective institutions and programs. Choffin, part of the city school system, offers courses and certifications for both high-school students and adults.
Boyd said the school wants parents to take the information back to their children to talk about it at an early age. Some students wait to think about what they want to do after high school until their senior year. That’s too late, she said.
Read more about the program in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.