Initiative focuses on college education

Published 11:08 am Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Great Expectations (GE) is an initiative of the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education that focuses on a college education as the best way for foster youth to succeed beyond high school. 

Make plans now to attend an open house at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) to learn more about the program. 

“The program offers a way for those 17-24 years of age to gain employment, achieve independence and become productive members of the community,” according to a press release.

“To apply for GE or to find out more, please come to one of the open houses,” officials said.

“There will be a Great Expectations open house at the SVCC Daniel Campus on Monday … in Room 20 from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.

Call Mora da Silva at (434) 736-2237 for more information.

SVCC’s Daniel Campus is located in Keysville.