My job at The Care Center is to help young parents get to and through college. And I know how difficult college can be with small children and a limited income. I was one of Bard Microcollege Holyoke's first four graduates. I'm the mother of two great kids, Hector, 14, and Adrian, 6. Without The Care Center's support when Hector was younger, getting to and through college would have been much … [Read more...] about My Journey from Student to Staff Member
Student Profiles
Care Center Graduate Earns B.S. in Biotechnology
Kathleen Martinez has always loved school, particularly STEM subjects. But shortly after having a baby boy at age 16, she made the difficult decision to leave high school. When she learned that The Care Center had a GED program and a daycare, she signed up right away. Today, Kathleen has a bachelor of science degree in biotechnology from Northeastern University and works at a pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about Care Center Graduate Earns B.S. in Biotechnology
Sheynatais Rivera on How College Impacts her Baby
Sheynatais “Shey” Rivera is the first in her family to attend college. She is thriving in her first year at Bard Microcollege Holyoke. Shey is currently taking a sociology course and is fascinated by the way false stereotypes can lead to real consequences in life. Shey, like so many other young mothers and women of color, has dealt with others’ negative stereotypes. “I have had a lot of people … [Read more...] about Sheynatais Rivera on How College Impacts her Baby
Priscilla Daniels on the Power of a Small Group of Women
Priscilla Daniels first found The Care Center when she was sixteen years old. Unsure whether or not to fully commit to the educational program, she carefully observed her classmates. Priscilla watched as some of her peers left, while others took advantage of The Care Center’s supportive educational opportunities. As young mothers graduated from The Care Center, Priscilla couldn’t help but notice … [Read more...] about Priscilla Daniels on the Power of a Small Group of Women
