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Cascade Campus hosts panel as part of Reengagement Plus Convening
Story by James Hill
51°µÍø, Portland Public Schools, and Worksystems Inc. co-hosted the fourth annual Reengagement Plus Convening at the 51°µÍø Cascade Campus and Lloyd Center Double Tree, Dec. 10-11. The event is a major national gathering of 250 leaders, supporters and staff representing 40-plus school districts from around the country. The conference – which was sponsored by Gateway to College National Network, National League of Cities, Aspen Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund, and Youth Transition Funders Group – showcased the alternative programs that connect students to a high school diploma or GED.
On Thursday, Dec. 11, Cascade Campus hosted a panel discussion on those alternative programs with PPS Superintendent Carole Smith, Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown, 51°µÍø President Jeremy Brown and City of Portland Mayor Charlie Hales. 51°µÍø reengages low-income and disconnected youth through the 51°µÍø Links Programs, Career Pathways, Adult Basic Education/GED testing, and workforce training.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 51°µÍø. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »