four-year universities provide additional pathways for those interested in advancing to engineering or specialized manufacturing roles. PREPARING FOR GROWTH Looking to the future, Asnuntuck will continue providing opportunities for high school students while expanding its role in innovative educational programs. Dual enrollment has become a primary focus. St. James explains, “We’re getting high schoolers into the pipeline with the goal that they can graduate with substantial college credits— sometimes even close to a certificate or degree.” Students can earn college credit through programs like College Career Pathways and partnerships with local high schools as early as their junior year. Meanwhile, as part of Connecticut State Community College’s newly consolidated system, Asnuntuck is experiencing increased connectivity with other campuses. Previously, students had to make separate applications, transcript transfers, and financial aid agreements for each community college they attended. Now, the unified system offers streamlined access across multiple campuses, allowing students to take classes aligned with their schedules and 95 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 12 CT STATE ASNUNTUCK
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