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Walking Shield and the Journey to College
According to the U.S. Department of Education in 2002, the college graduation rate for American Indians is 38.3%. This rate is 17% less than the national average and is significantly lower than the rate of other minority groups in the U.S. including Blacks, Hispanics and Asians. Through the generosity of Southern California Edison, Walking Shield is poised to address these barriers. Walking Shield has partnered with local educational leaders that work with Indian youth to make the dream of a college education a reality. In collaboration with the Centers for Educational Partnerships at both California State University Fullerton, and the University of California, Irvine, Walking Shield is developing innovative ways to attract American Indian students to the college experience. Walking Shield supports students and families with the identification of financial aid opportunities and assists with the application process. Walking Shield helps potential college students with essay writing, preparing resumes, requesting letters of recommendation and other college preparation needs. Walking Shield also assists students with the application process for the Gates Millennium Scholarship, or GMS. Recipients of the GMS obtain significant financial support for their college education. The scholarship is also designed to develop leadership skills so that recipients can utilize their education to improve their respective communities. Walking Shield works with specific tribes in the identification of students that may be eligible for the GMS. If you are interested in Walking Shield’s Education Program, contact John Castillo. Harvard e-learning Program In partnership with the US Department of Agriculture, Walking Shield also offers on-line, capacity-building, management training for professional development. Participants of the on-line professional development effort are able to enroll in programs that sharpen skills in:
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