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In this webinar, Alabama Possible introduces the newly-released 2022 Barriers to Prosperity Data Resources. After highlighting key findings from this year’s edition of the Data Sheet, we review supplemental data resources that enhance our exploration of barriers faced by Alabamians.

To further support our understanding, we examine how poverty is defined and measured. After we consider the limitations of the official U.S. poverty measure, the webinar concludes with ways to strengthen our awareness of the extent and scope of barriers to prosperity.

Guest speaker Carol Gundlach, Senior Policy Analyst at Alabama Arise, shares how her organization utilizes Census Bureau Data to inform their work.

00:00 - Welcome and Key Findings
07:45 - Overview of Resources - Data Sheet, Data Dashboard, Discussion Guides, & Toolkit
25:13 - Discussion of Poverty Definition and Measurement
34:18 - Review of the Limitations of / Improvements to the Official U.S. Poverty Measure
46:49 - Guest speaker Carol Gundlach
1:05:34 - Closing

2022 Barriers to Prosperity Data Webinar

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On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Alabama Possible in collaboration with the Alabama State Department of Education hosted the 6th annual Alabama Goes to College Celebration Day and Professional Development Workshop to celebrate and recognize high school educators statewide for the amazing postsecondary access work accomplished this year. This workshop featured the winners of our Cash for College awards and the winner of School of Excellence awarded by the American College Application Campaign. Learn from school counselors and career coaches who share the strategies they use to enhance a college- and career-ready culture.

2021-22 Alabama Goes to College Celebration Day and Professional Development Workshop

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College and Career Decision Day celebrates seniors committing to pursue education and training beyond high school, whether they’re enrolling in college, enlisting in the military, or joining the workforce. This workshop will discuss creative ways educators can celebrate the next steps of the Class of 2022.

It’s Time to Celebrate Your Students’ Next Steps: College and Career Decision Day

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Using data is key to track your FAFSA completion progress and improvement. In this webinar, learn how to utilize two game-changing tools to strengthen your high school’s FAFSA campaign. We review how to access and utilize The Alabama Commission on Higher Education’s FAFSA Student Lookup Portal and Alabama Possible’s Cash for College Data Dashboard.

Using Data to Support FAFSA Completion

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As we commence the last half of the school year, this workshop reviews the Alabama Goes to College campaign goals, timeline, and outreach resources. We revisit the Educators Toolkit and highlight resources that support a college-going culture. We hear from educators who share some of the strategies they’re using in their community.

Alabama Goes to College - Campaign and Toolkit Refresher

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A college application fee may not be the most expensive cost on a student’s journey to postsecondary education, but it is a hurdle that some students can’t overcome. While the Common Black College Application allows students nationwide to apply to over 60 member institutions for $20, Alabama students get this feature for free.

In this webinar, Robert Mason, the Founder of the Common Black College Application, will review the application features and process.

Common Black College Application Webinar

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This webinar discusses financial aid opportunities for immigrant families who are pursuing education after high school. We review how citizenship impacts federal aid eligibility and discuss practical steps for completing the FAFSA. We also cover alternative aid options, including scholarships and institutional aid. This webinar highlights resources and strategies that educators can use to have conversations with immigrant students and assist them as they pursue postsecondary pathways.

Navigating Financial Aid for Immigrant Families - 12.08.21 Update

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Enjoy a dynamic conversation with Thom and dr. joyce gillie Gossom during Alabama Possible's Coffee & Conversation.

Alabama Possible 2021 Coffee and Conversation

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