(From Missouri Southern State University) Joplin Schools and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) formally signed the Future-Ready Joplin: A College and Career Partnership agreement on September 24, in the Black Box Theater at Joplin High School.
The partnership will strengthen the pathway from high school to college and careers by expanding Joplin High School students’ access to admissions support, financial aid resources, career exploration, leadership opportunities, campus experiences, and other programs that support the transition to higher education.
“Missouri Southern is a place of opportunity, and this agreement will help make the path from high school to higher education more accessible for Joplin students,” said Dr. Dean Van Galen, president of MSSU. “This partnership really reflects our shared commitment to investing in our students and the future workforce of our community.”
“At its heart, Future-Ready Joplin is about removing barriers, strengthening pathways, and helping our students see possibilities,” said Dr. Kerry Sachetta, Joplin Schools Superintendent. “We want our students to understand everything Missouri Southern has to offer, and we want to continue finding ways for the priorities of Joplin Schools and MSSU to complement one another. When Joplin Schools and Missouri Southern work together, our students benefit, and ultimately, our entire community benefits, so we're very thankful for this continued partnership.”
Through the partnership, MSSU will provide a dedicated admissions counselor for Joplin students, host application and enrollment events at Joplin High School, and offer financial aid programs for students and families.
Students will also have opportunities to explore career pathways through MSSU’s academic programs and meta majors, participate in leadership opportunities, visit the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center, and attend campus information sessions and Discovery Day events.
The collaboration will also include student ambassador visits, joint academic and industry programming, special events, and opportunities such as Joplin Schools Day at MSSU athletic events and a Green and Gold event at Joplin High School. During the Green and Gold event, Joplin High School juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to win two $1,000 scholarships.
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