challenges and opportunities. The Bright Partnership Program will help to build a sustainable talent pipeline that will benefit both area businesses and organizations and Bright College students alike. In addition to taking part in coursework, Bright College students will work closely with members of the Professional and Career Development Services team at Drake to secure internships and to build their professional skills portfolio. Those who choose to pursue professional employment after graduation will get help with creating resumes, writing application letters, and honing their interviewing skills. Bright College graduates who want to pursue ongoing education are also guaranteed admission to Drake University’s bachelor degree programs, with a dozen bachelor’s degrees that can be completed in two additional years at Drake. “By focusing on the integration of professional skills development into a high-impact, innovative, supportive learning environment, Bright College puts itself on the cutting edge of professional preparation, a core component of Drake University’s mission,” Owens says. Businesses, enterprises, and organizations of all kinds interested in partnering with Bright College are encouraged to contact Owens at craig. owens@drake.edu. Bright College also continues to welcome applications for its first cohort of students, which will begin in August, 2021. Interested students, their families, teachers, and counselors can contact Lisa Flynn, coordinator of Bright College admissions, at lisa.flynn@drake. edu or (515) 271-2107. Inspired by a great leader, Bright College is taking a new approach to education. Want to do school differently? So do we. Our two-year associate degrees are designed to accelerate your career. drake.edu/bright
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