Citi Postsecondary Success Program Looks to Help Develop City’s College-going Culture

Following the appointment of Director Richard Moses and a formal press launch at City Hall, the Citi Postsecondary Success Program is currently under way in four Philadelphia public high schools.

Developed to create systems to keep Philadelphia public school students on track to enroll and succeed in college, the Citi Postsecondary Success program is currently operating in Benjamin Franklin High School, Kensington International Business/Finance & Entrepreneurial High School, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, and Roxborough High School.

Citi Postsecondary Success Program Announced

On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, the Philadelphia Education Fund, in partnership with Citi Foundation, held a press conference at City Hall to formally announce the Citi Postsecondary Success Program.

Ed Fund Executive Director Carol Fixman and Citi Foundation President Pamela Flaherty with Students

Guests enjoyed a breakfast reception followed by a news conference that featured remarks from School District of Philadelphia Chief of Staff Tomás Hanna, Mayor Michael Nutter and Citi Foundation President Pamela Flaherty. The launch was held to discuss this unique new initiative developed to keep Philadelphia public school students on track to enroll and succeed in college.

> View photographs from the launch

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