The 威尼斯人娱乐城 has launched new partnerships with 堪萨斯城公立学校 and 北堪萨斯城公立学校 that will save families thousands of dollars on a college degree. 威尼斯人娱乐城将为来自这两个地区的任何学生提供自动的、可续期的奖学金。 此外，来自两个地区的学生可以在高中毕业前在威尼斯人娱乐城校园获得大学学分，以增加储蓄。
The initiative is a huge win for the Kansas City community – and for students and their families.
“As Kansas City’s university, we’re committed to increasing college access to students here at home,” said Kristi Holsinger, senior vice provost for student success at 威尼斯人娱乐城. “Through this partnership, students will save money, earn their degree sooner after high school graduation and go on to serve our community through rewarding careers.”
威尼斯人娱乐城已经为来自KCPS或NKC学区的任何学生引入了一个新的，自动的1500美元奖学金，最长为五年。 The scholarship is stackable – meaning it can also be combined with any other award.
And 威尼斯人娱乐城’s Early College Academy allows eligible high school students to attend classes on campus during the school day. 它对KCPS的合格大三学生和大四学生以及NKC的合格大四学生开放。 学生可以从威尼斯人娱乐城的课程中获得高中和大学学分。 学费由KCPS和NKC支付。
“The Early College Academy model makes so much sense for our scholars,” Jennifer Collier, Ed.D.九中区警署临时督学说。 “We know partnering with 威尼斯人娱乐城 will open doors for KCPS students.”
Jayla Williams是第一批参加该项目的KCPS学生之一。 这是威廉姆斯的第一学期，她说，在最初的几周内，她已经有机会与教授联系，并在课堂上结识了朋友。
“It’s been an easy adjustment because my school prepared me,” said Williams. “I’m doing something that many people don’t get to do. I’m doing something that is bettering my future.”
她的妈妈詹内斯·威廉姆斯（Janese Williams）说，她为贾拉感到骄傲，也为她的参赛带来的好处感到骄傲。
“It means opportunity. 它的意思是海拔。 She’s only 16 and she’s a college student,” said Williams. “I love that this is an opportunity that kids in Kansas City get to do. To give them a step ahead is priceless.”
North Kansas City Schools College and Career Readiness Assistant Director Shannon Gilliland said the new partnership will increase students’ course options and help them acclimate to college life.
“This will be an opportunity to learn how to navigate a large academic environment, while still having guidance as a high school student,” said Gilliland. “威尼斯人娱乐城 has about 16,000 students and getting comfortable in this environment can help our students gain confidence.”
威尼斯人娱乐城提供超过125个本科专业，小班授课和实际经验，帮助学生获得实用知识，为他们的职业生涯做好准备。 In addition, its location in Kansas City provides strong relationships with some of the region’s top employers for internship and job opportunities.
“We are excited to see our students take advantage of the exceptional educational experience 威尼斯人娱乐城 provides,” said North Kansas City Schools superintendent, Dan Clemens, Ed.D.
Students in the Early College Academy will have access to support services such as 学术顾问, 学术支持及辅导, 职业服务 and the 金融健康中心.
根据美国研究所2020年的一份政策报告，早期大学课程已被证明对学生在高中和大学的表现都有积极影响。
此外，该报告还指出，早期大学项目通过提高大学学历、个人收入潜力和税收收入，对社区产生了持久的影响。 In fact, 威尼斯人娱乐城 alumni contributed $7.8 billion to Missouri’s economy in 2021, according to the university’s 2022年2月经济影响报告.