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Short, Affordable College Alternatives Lead to Careers with Upward Mobility

February 28, 2023 Less than a 1-minute read
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In this Future U. podcast episode, Merit America and Marcy Lab School founders talk about how their organizations train learners facing financial and other barriers to postsecondary education and connect them with careers in the technology sector. Merit America’s program is designed for and supports working adults while the Marcy Lab is an alternative to college for those who either never enrolled or dropped out. Organizations like these are creating opportunities for low-income learners to pursue careers leading to upward mobility.

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