In Texas, career and technical education is relatively new. Districts are intensifying their efforts to prepare students for well-paying employment opportunities that may not require a college degree, given that many families cannot afford to pay for higher education.
Harmony School Innovation in Euless has adopted an alternative methodology. Increasing efforts to find methods to send children to college who may not be able to afford it without requiring them to repay loans until they turn 50.
When I was younger, we did not have a college fund. One could argue that the shoebox located in my closet served as a college fund. However, in all honesty, it’s not exactly substantial,” schoolmate Danny Huynh stated.
Huynh was aware that he had earned his high school grades and had the motivation to pursue his ambition of becoming a nurse by working diligently.
“Throughout my upbringing and education, my parents have consistently instilled in me the value of exhibiting benevolence and courtesy towards others.” Huynh added, “I feel that nursing gives me the opportunity to develop a personal connection with individuals.”
However, the container under the bed was insufficient; therefore, Harmony counselors contacted Questbridge, a non-profit organization that connects them with students who have the grades but not the green light for higher education and works with colleges and universities nationwide.
“The estimated value of the scholarship is approximately $250,000.” “The journey to the institution of your choice will take an entire four years,” he stated.
