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Gadsden State launches 'Cardinal Promise' discount, highlights local workforce and dual-enrollment programs
Summary
Gadsden State Community College told the Gadsden City Council it enrolls hundreds of local students through dual-enrollment, provides workforce training to city employees and is offering a "Cardinal Promise" tuition discount (50% off through March 1) to expand access for area residents.
Alan Smith, president of Gadsden State Community College, told the Gadsden City Council on Jan. 13 that the college is expanding local access to higher education through dual-enrollment, workforce programs and a temporary tuition discount called the "Cardinal Promise." Smith said the college estimates its annual economic impact in the region at roughly $270.5 million and highlighted several locally focused programs.
Smith described a continuing dual-enrollment partnership with Gadsden City High School that currently teaches about 320 Gadsden students at no cost. He said the college has awarded…
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