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VCU Boosts Career Bridge with $2.3M Grant | Richmond News
Virginia Commonwealth University just landed a $2.3 million grant to supercharge its Career Bridge Program, designed to lift Pell Grant-eligible students with tuition aid, career coaching, and real-world experience. Targeting 25 first-years, each gets $10K toward tuition and $3K for essentials—helping them graduate faster, debt-free, and career-ready. Building on last year’s success that supported 500+ students, this funding also links the program with Richmond’s Talent Pathway to support students from high school through college. Early results show higher retention and fewer academic…
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