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College Now speakers urge council to maintain Cuyahoga County scholarship and CTAG funding
Summary
Multiple College Now alumni and staff told Cuyahoga County Council on Oct. 28 that the County scholarship and CTAG exposure trips help at‑risk students graduate and enter careers. Speakers asked the council to preserve current allocations amid budgetary pressures, citing program outcomes and wraparound supports.
At the Oct. 28 Cuyahoga County Council meeting, College Now alumni and program staff urged council members to continue funding the County scholarship and the CTAG (College Transitional Assistance/Gateway) program.
"My name is Isaiah Orr, and I'm a proud College Now alumnus and former recipient of the Cuyahoga County scholarship," said Isaiah Orr, who described mentorship and scholarship support as decisive in his path to a career as a bank auditor. Mia Hill told the council the County…
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