If you are an adult educator working in a community college setting, this upcoming grant opportunity might interest you and your college partners. *New from NCTN:* *College Success for Single Mothers* Education and training have the potential to reap life-changing benefits for single mothers and their children across employment, quality of life, and children’s outcomes. Investment in childcare, additional financial aid, and case management pays off through increased tax returns and reduction in public benefits costs. With a powerful motivation to improve the lives of their families and set a positive example for their children, many single mothers pursue education and training that will lead to better-paying work and a meaningful career. The National College Transition Network <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F62D&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1> (NCTN) at World Education launches College Success for Single Mothers, a three-year project funded by ECMC Foundation <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F62E&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1>. Building on the findings from NCTN’s 2019 report, *No Matter What Obstacle is Thrown My Way* <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F62F&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1>, the project will assist eight community colleges to identify the needs of single mother students on campus and develop and expand key practices and services to enhance their success in college and careers. To achieve the project goals, NCTN will partner with the Program Evaluation and Research Group <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F630&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1> at Endicott College, developers of the Family Friendly Campus Toolkit <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F631&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1>: Using Data to Improve Outcomes <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F631&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=2>, and Achieving the Dream <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F632&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1> (ATD), a national leader in the community college reform movement. ATD recently launched a Community College Women Succeed initiative to support the 277 institutions in the ATD Network. These two organizations complement NCTN’s expertise designing effective college and career pathways for adult learners. <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5FA52&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1> Consciously and specifically addressing the needs of single mothers is an essential part of any equity and completion agenda for colleges. Single mothers make up an increasing part of the postsecondary student population in the United States, and a growing movement has emerged to better understand and address their unique set of challenges and experiences. NCTN will release a call for applications in the spring of 2020. Community colleges interested in participating should contact Sandy Goodman, NCTN Director, at sandy_goodman@worlded.org for more information. Read the Full Announcement <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F62F&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=2> [image: Facebook] <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F370&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1> [image: Twitter] <http://worlded.benchurl.com/c/l?u=9B5F371&e=F9847E&c=A72D&t=0&l=2ABC71E5&email=JkyEz0kkvP4Vb4mWlvN2K1ChLVqEDDIg&seq=1> Judy Mortrude | *Senior Technical Advisor* WORLD EDUCATION, INC. 2733 Crystal Drive, 4th floor Arlington VA 22202 | (c) 651-276-7067 (w) 703.310.5238 Follow Us www.worlded.org | WorldEd <https://www.facebook.com/worlded> on Facebook |@WorldEd <https://www.twitter.com/worlded> | @WorldEdUS <https://twitter.com/WorldEdUS> | @Bantwana <https://www.twitter.com/bantwtana> on Twitter [image: World Education, Inc. Educate, Engage, Inspire.]