SY25 CPS Compact Transition Symposium: Transition and Connecting to Student Supp: Full Schedule

11:50am CDT

CCC

Friday June 13, 2025 11:50am - 12:20pm CDT

Speakers

Will Barefield

Vice Chancellor, Student Enrollment Management, City Colleges of Chicago

Daniel Brumbach

CPS Moderator, Chicago Public Schools OSCPA

Friday June 13, 2025 11:50am - 12:20pm CDT

Session 5

11:50am CDT

Chicago Scholars

Friday June 13, 2025 11:50am - 12:20pm CDT

Speakers

Bridget Guerra

Associate Director of Scholar Supports & Wellness, Chicago Scholars

I've been with Chicago Scholars for 6 years, where I serve as the Associate Director of Scholar Supports & Wellness. We're a non-profit that provides support to first generation college students as they transition into college, persist through college, and begin their careers. My... Read More →

Monique Moore

CPS Moderator, OSCPA

Friday June 13, 2025 11:50am - 12:20pm CDT

Session 5

11:50am CDT

Last Mile Education Fund

Friday June 13, 2025 11:50am - 12:20pm CDT

Last Mile Education Fund invests in financially vulnerable college students residing in the United States who are pursuing tech-related degrees and careers. Awards can be used to cover expenses often excluded by scholarships such as laptops, groceries, car repairs, or even unexpected medical bills.

Speakers

Paloma Blasio

Program Administration Coordinator, Last Mile Education Fund

Dedicated to ensuring tech students facing financial obstacles can complete their final semesters of college. We empower students to achieve their degrees and launch meaningful careers.