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Columbus State president: Columbus Promise and Buckeye Bridge aim to expand postsecondary access and meet regional labor demand
Summary
Dr. David Harrison outlined Columbus State’s partnerships — Columbus Promise, Buckeye Bridge, employer ties including OhioHealth — aimed at expanding college access and aligning credentials with regional job growth; officials flagged financing, wraparound supports and scaling questions.
Dr. David Harrison, president of Columbus State Community College, told the Columbus City Council committee that postsecondary access and workforce partnerships will determine the region’s ability to fill high‑quality jobs. "This is a moment in time for our region," Harrison said, adding that talent will determine whether major projects succeed.
Harrison described two central initiatives. Columbus Promise guarantees full tuition at Columbus State for graduates of Columbus City Schools and pairs that promise with student supports. The program’s first phase relied on an initial $5,000,000 city investment, $1,000,000 from Columbus State and $6,000,000 in private fundraising; the city later committed $10,000,000 for a second phase. Harrison said Columbus Promise has increased enrollment of Columbus City Schools graduates and improved early measures of student…
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