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Salem Schools, Colleges Provide Head Start for High Schoolers

For the seniors at Early College High School, graduation means more than new cars and big parties. They walk out the doors for the final time with something they’ll carry into the next phase of their life: an associate’s degree, a trade certificate or a determination to enroll in a four-year university. “School districts have realized that many students have difficulty transi­tioning from high school to college,” says Cheryl Roberts, president of Chemeketa Community College. “Some students have... Read More »
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Salem Residents Seeking Higher Education Enjoy an Array of Choices

Want to brush up on your European history while knocking out that welding training course? Chances are you can do both, maybe even on the same campus, at one of the dozens of colleges and universities in and around Salem. Four-year and two-year institutions provide an array of credit and non-credit classes while also offering job-training and certificate programs. There’s also a strong connection to the area’s public-school system, allowing rising juniors and seniors to get early college... Read More »