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PRS Tips: Strengthening Postsecondary Support Networks 🎓 Supporting students through their first year of college is key to persistence and success.

Try these strategies:
🔹 Peer mentorship
🔹 First semester resource guides
🔹 College success workshops
🔹 Accessible support channels
🔹 Campus-based peer connections

When graduates stay connected, they’re more likely to thrive.

🌱 Photo from The Urban Assembly Maker Academy’s Junior College and Career Workshop, where students are building the skills and connections that support postsecondary success.

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While the national average for postsecondary advising is just 41 minutes per year, students using CounselorGPT engaged for an average of 20 minutes per week. 📉📈

We are thrilled to see the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) highlight the impact of CounselorGPT in their latest field report. By acting as a 24/7 co-pilot for counselors and students, CounselorGPT uses large national datasets to help students explore careers and colleges.

With embedded labor market data, 80% of students are discovering high-wage, high-growth career paths they might have otherwise missed. We’re excited to showcase how our advising tool create more equitable outcomes for all...

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Meet our Director of Postsecondary Readiness and Success: Michael Manipakone!✨

Mike brings years of experience in the postsecondary success field, with a strong background in the CUNY system and higher education. He leads with collaboration, values feedback, and is always striving for growth—both for himself and the teams he supports. Outside of work, you can find Mike painting, engaging with his gaming community, or getting back into martial arts.

Thank you, Mike, for all that you do! 🎉