Through the generous time and support of our community, the Citizens for Educational Excellence is able to offer two major programs that benefit students, educators, business leaders and community members. The programs help advance our mission to strengthen educational opportunities and build a stronger workforce. Learn more about some of our programs below:
Coastal Compass Education and Career Resource Center
Located at Corpus Christi's La Palmera Mall, Coastal Compass serves the public by providing information about education and career programs, certifications and job placement services. Advisors from Corpus Christi ISD, Corpus Christi Literacy Council, Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend, Del Mar College, Education Service Center Region 2, Education to Employment Partners, Saint Leo University, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend assist clients with information and resources ranging from adult literacy to higher education—all completely free of charge. Coastal Compass offers "Direction for Success" to students, adults, the unemployed, the underemployed, veterans, and those seeking to improve their quality of life by providing information regarding:
- Adult literacy
- Job placement
- GED
- Financial aid
- Associate's degrees
- ESL Programs
- Bachelors and masters degrees
- Options for Veterans
- Certification programs
- Skills training
- Reverse Transfer Programs
- Early Leadership Initiative (ELI) for youths
Coastal Compass is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and welcomes walk-ins. For more information, please visit www.coastalcompass.org.
Education to Employment (E2E) Partners
The Citizens for Educational Excellence (CEE) leads and serves as the fiscal agent for the regional P-16 council, Education to Employment (E2E) Partners. This partnership serves 11 counties, 42 school districts and five postsecondary institutions in the Coastal Bend. E2E focuses on creating a continuum of education from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary education and careers. E2E is supported through membership dues, donations, sponsorships, service fees, and grants. Major projects include the following:
- iDiscovery Safari Career and Education Fair
- Ready for College and Career Conference for High School Seniors
- Education to Employment Conference for Counselors
- Generation Texas (GenTX) Signing Day
- Leadership Luncheons
- AVATAR (Academic Vertical Alliance Training and Renewal)/College Preparatory Courses
- Million-Dollar Maker Award Program
- Generation Texas (GenTX) Scholarship Program
For more information, please visit www.E2EPartners.org