Celebrating CCV’s First Generation Students Each year, National First-Generation College Celebration Day recognizes first-generation college students across the country. At CCV, 55% of students are the first in their family to attend college.
Curtis Fund Established Scholarship Program for Early Childhood Educator Certificates The Curtis Fund Commitment: A Comprehensive Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators is a pilot program that will provide scholarships for the full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, food, and transportation) to students who wish to earn a certificate in childcare at the Community College of Vermont (CCV).
The First-Gen Story of Parwinder Grewal When first-gen students graduate, however, they are in possession of not only a degree, but also a rich experience that makes them uniquely qualified to relate to people of many different backgrounds. Parwinder Grewal, the inaugural president of Vermont State University and a former first-gen student, is an excellent example of this.
In Randolph, a Young Entrepreneur Steps Back from Business to Teach the Next Generation of Manufacturing Students When Brian Kippen decided to open up a location of his business, KAD Models and Prototypes, in East Randolph, he was excited about his proximity to Vermont Technical College and the Randolph Technical Career Center.
