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Kern County College Night Sept. 11
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0 responses 0 comments Having a college degree can make a difference of approximately $875,000 in a person=s lifetime earnings, according to the Employment Policy Foundation. High school students and their parents are invited to attend the free, eighth annual Kern County College Night, sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, on Sept. 11 at the Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. Taking place from 6-9 p.m., it will provide information for high school and community college transfer students and anyone interested in pursuing a college education.         
Representatives from 80-100 public and private colleges, universities and trade schools from within and outside California will have booths at the event to provide information and answer questions such as: how much does college cost, what college offers the classes I need and what do I do before I enroll? Local high school and college counselors will also be available to offer advice. 
Sessions dealing with financial aid, scholarships and public and private colleges will be available in English and Spanish to aid Spanish-speaking parents at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.
High schools are communicating with their students and parents to encourage them to attend and see the many options available to students once they leave high school, said Pat Alexander, one of the event organizers. In today's work environment, it is critical that students be college-ready, even if they don't attend college immediately after high school graduation. Today's job market clearly demonstrates that training beyond high school gives students a significant economic advantage.
For additional information, contact Christine Goedhart-Humphrey, event coordinator, at 636-4330.

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