Photo caption: Kalamazoo Valley Community College students love the library at the Texas Township Campus, as its wall of glass windows overlook a picturesque wooded area.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College invites graduating high school seniors and adult learners to a FREE three-week summer program called the Valley Advantage. Students who attend can earn up to $550 for participating.
Valley Advantage will focus on what is needed to start college in the fall and is designed to help students build confidence and navigate college. The state-funded program is intended to counteract learning loss among recent high school graduates who experienced interruptions to in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A high school diploma or GED is the only requirement.
“Kalamazoo Valley is focused on student success,” said Paige Eagan, Ph.D., provost and vice president for instruction and student services. “This is a great opportunity for students interested in sharpening their skills – both inside and outside of the classroom – before beginning classes in the fall.”
During this three-week program, students will:
- Boost their skills in English and mathematics
- Explore college resources
- Learn valuable life skills and success strategies
- Engage in team-building exercises
The Valley Advantage offers:
- Opportunity to earn up to $550 cash during the program
- Assistance with transportation costs
- Loaner laptop computer
- Classroom supplies
- Free breakfast (a.m. sessions) and lunch (p.m. sessions) each day
There are four sessions available and space is limited. Registration is now open at www.kvcc.edu/valleyadvantage.
- Session I: July 10 – July 27 | 8 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 4:30 p.m. | Texas Township Campus
- Session II: July 31 – Aug. 17 | 8 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 4:30 p.m. | Arcadia Commons Campus
The fall semester at Kalamazoo Valley begins Sept. 6. Registration is now open at www.kvcc.edu/register.
ABOUT KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Established in 1966, Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers certificate programs in more than 50 areas of study and associate degrees in 60 others. These include business, healthcare, human and public service, and technical occupations, culinary arts, and brewing training. The college has four Kalamazoo, Michigan locations, including the Texas Township Campus, the Groves Campus, the Arcadia Commons Campus, and the Bronson Healthy Living Campus. Classes are available during the day, evening, online, and weekends.
