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JPMorgan Chase Grant Allows ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾ Tech to Launch 1+1 Program at Howard High School of Technology

December 13, 2022

On Friday, December 9, representatives from ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾ Tech and JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) joined students, teachers, and administrators at Howard High School of Technology to celebrate its first 1+1 IT program, thanks to a $285,000 grant from JPMC.

 The partnership provides funding for up to 25 Howard High School of Technology students to earn 30 college credits in their sophomore, junior, and senior years toward an associate degree in Information Technology and Networking (ITN). Upon successful completion of these courses and graduation from high school, they will fully matriculate into ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾ Tech’s ITN program to complete their remaining 30 credits in one year to earn their associate degree.

 At this time, 21 Howard High School of Technology students are participating in the first year of the program.

 “Studies have found that dual enrollment is an effective strategy for raising high school graduation, college enrollment, and degree completion rates,” said ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾ Tech President Dr. Mark T. Brainard. “We are excited to offer the College’s first 1+1 program with Howard High School.”

 The grant supports the College’s efforts around equity for all students. The primary goal of the project is to expand the number of high school students from underserved and low-income populations who are enrolled in dual enrollment courses, and pair those courses with holistic services and supports to increase completion, enhance equity, and ultimately close the historical achievement gap for underserved students.

 “This unique partnership represents the power of ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾ and how a progressive high school, higher education, and the business community can come together to serve students,” said Dr. Joseph Jones, superintendent of the New Castle County VO-Tech School District. “We are very fortunate to be a part of this initiative and know it will provide outstanding opportunities for our students and the community. Ensuring students have a direct pipeline, complete with support, from high school to ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾ Tech in a thriving industry will change these students’ lives.”

“This initiative is another valuable example of the partnership between JPMorgan Chase and ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾ – one which continues to grow and flourish, said Tom Horne, Market Leader for JPMorgan Chase in ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾. “I cannot overstate the impact vocational education provides our students. A strong, healthy, and nimble tech talent pipeline is vital to the success of our company, our industry, and ̽»¨Ô¼Å¾’s economic future.”