One Million Degrees accelerates community college students’ progress on career pathways to economic mobility.
THE CHALLENGE
65% of Illinois public college students attend community college, but only one in four of them will graduate with a degree within three years. OMD changes that.
THE SOLUTION
One Million Degrees is the only organization in Illinois providing wrap-around supports to highly motivated community college students to help them succeed in school, in work, and in life. From tutors and coaches to financial assistance and professional development, OMD offers the support that empowers scholars to transform their lives and those around them for generations.
THE IMPACT
Emerging results from a randomized controlled trial conducted by University of Chicago's Poverty Lab shows OMD substantially increases college enrollment, full-time enrollment, and persistence.
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