Daniel, a North Carolina high school senior, is graduating with a diploma, an associate degree, and a paralegal certification at just 17, positioning him for a career earning $50,000. This achievement stems from the state's Career and College Promise (CCP) dual enrollment program, which allows students to earn college credits while finishing high school. For first-generation Latino students, like Daniel, CCP is a crucial pathway to educational success. His journey includes the support of his family, and he's been accepted into Vanderbilt University, highlighting the program's effectiveness in promoting upward mobility for underserved populations.
"The early college program really set me up for success because even though I'm young, I'll be able to help financially support my family," said Daniel.
"According to North Carolina educators who spoke to the Guardian, dual enrollment is one of the state's best kept secrets especially for first-generation Latino students like Daniel."
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