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Competitive Advantage

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Sharpening your focus — tips to stay on track for multi-taskers!

Multitasking is often seen as the solution to managing our busy lives, but the real key to time management is focusing on the task at hand, one at a time. This article suggests that multitasking may be the PROBLEM, not the solution.

Read on for simple strategies to help you make the most of YOUR time, ease the stress of returning to school, and manage your multiple roles and responsibilities so you can achieve academic and life success.

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Speaking up for yourself when you need accommodations in college

Barriers to returning to college can include factors that restrict your access to college. Many adults confront varied health or physical conditions that impair their ability to pursue getting higher education. Today, colleges recognize the need to provide greater access to a college degree by providing accommodations that serve to level the playing field. Accommodations are an important civil I think you did everything right! of college life. Read more to learn about why providing accommodations is important, the types of accommodations that exist and how to apply and qualify for them. Maybe you or someone you know can benefit from accommodation too.

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C2C Extends Support so You Can Go Further!

Beginning on Jan 1st, 2023, the Complete 2 Compete Program expanded the support it provides to qualifying returning students. C2C makes it possible for qualifying returning adult learners who complete an Associate’s Degree to qualify for C2C coach support and the $1,000 renewable grant to also complete a bachelor’s degree! Get complete details and see how YOU can qualify for this Life-Changing Turnaround!

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Career Spotlight: Management Jobs in Mississippi

Mississippi needs managers! Management positions are important for every industry, so this career pathway is a promising opportunity for anyone interested in moving up in the workforce. Discover your options for management careers and what it takes to develop your skills for leadership positions.

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How to Return to College & Graduate — Follow Kasi

Whether you attended for a few semesters or a few years, you might be wondering what it would take to return to college to FINISH. This article will answer that question by sharing Kasi’s story. Kasi is a fictional character whose story will guide you through the steps to returning to college and graduating with the help of C2C.

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Mindset Do’s and Don’ts for going back to college

Madison only heard negative comments while growing up: “You’re a failure.” “You can’t.” This feedback should have fueled a negative mindset and made it really tough for her to face the challenges of college, but she overcame and cultivated the thoughts of a winner. If you also face detractors and negative thoughts, this article shares practical tips to help you THINK WELL so you can go back to college with a healthy mindset!

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Ground-Breaking Careers for Mississippi Women

Every girl should have the chance to dream about becoming a bank CFO, senior computer, programmer, or electrical engineer. Even if you’re a “grown-up,” you can STILL take the chance to pursue a career that’s traditionally dominated by men. This article is your invitation to consider something new and a toolbox for pursuing your career dreams… even if they’re unexpected!

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Uncovering who’s behind C2C and other programs inspiring self-sufficiency

The team at Complete 2 Compete (C2C) is committed to helping Mississippi adults experience a better future by removing common barriers that keep adults from returning to college and finishing their degrees. We could not do it without the support and funding received from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). Discover the funding partners who make C2C possible and learn about other programs that could help YOU and your family!

Read More

Sharpening your focus — tips to stay on track for multi-taskers!

Multitasking is often seen as the solution to managing our busy lives, but the real key to time management is focusing on the task at hand, one at a time. This article suggests that multitasking may be the PROBLEM, not the solution.

Read on for simple strategies to help you make the most of YOUR time, ease the stress of returning to school, and manage your multiple roles and responsibilities so you can achieve academic and life success.

Read More

Speaking up for yourself when you need accommodations in college

Barriers to returning to college can include factors that restrict your access to college. Many adults confront varied health or physical conditions that impair their ability to pursue getting higher education. Today, colleges recognize the need to provide greater access to a college degree by providing accommodations that serve to level the playing field. Accommodations are an important civil I think you did everything right! of college life. Read more to learn about why providing accommodations is important, the types of accommodations that exist and how to apply and qualify for them. Maybe you or someone you know can benefit from accommodation too.

Read More

C2C Extends Support so You Can Go Further!

Beginning on Jan 1st, 2023, the Complete 2 Compete Program expanded the support it provides to qualifying returning students. C2C makes it possible for qualifying returning adult learners who complete an Associate’s Degree to qualify for C2C coach support and the $1,000 renewable grant to also complete a bachelor’s degree! Get complete details and see how YOU can qualify for this Life-Changing Turnaround!

Read More

Career Spotlight: Management Jobs in Mississippi

Mississippi needs managers! Management positions are important for every industry, so this career pathway is a promising opportunity for anyone interested in moving up in the workforce. Discover your options for management careers and what it takes to develop your skills for leadership positions.

Read More

How to Return to College & Graduate — Follow Kasi

Whether you attended for a few semesters or a few years, you might be wondering what it would take to return to college to FINISH. This article will answer that question by sharing Kasi’s story. Kasi is a fictional character whose story will guide you through the steps to returning to college and graduating with the help of C2C.

Read More

Mindset Do’s and Don’ts for going back to college

Madison only heard negative comments while growing up: “You’re a failure.” “You can’t.” This feedback should have fueled a negative mindset and made it really tough for her to face the challenges of college, but she overcame and cultivated the thoughts of a winner. If you also face detractors and negative thoughts, this article shares practical tips to help you THINK WELL so you can go back to college with a healthy mindset!

Read More

Ground-Breaking Careers for Mississippi Women

Every girl should have the chance to dream about becoming a bank CFO, senior computer, programmer, or electrical engineer. Even if you’re a “grown-up,” you can STILL take the chance to pursue a career that’s traditionally dominated by men. This article is your invitation to consider something new and a toolbox for pursuing your career dreams… even if they’re unexpected!

Read More

Uncovering who’s behind C2C and other programs inspiring self-sufficiency

The team at Complete 2 Compete (C2C) is committed to helping Mississippi adults experience a better future by removing common barriers that keep adults from returning to college and finishing their degrees. We could not do it without the support and funding received from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). Discover the funding partners who make C2C possible and learn about other programs that could help YOU and your family!

Read More