The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has partnered with Sarasota County Libraries to make personalized advising and coaching more accessible to students who need help planning and preparing for college, career, and life. Starting September 5, Education Foundation Student Success Coaches will be available from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every other Tuesday at two area libraries—Shannon Staub, in North Port, and Betty J. Johnson, in Newtown—with plans to expand to other locations. One on one and in small groups, students will work with a Student Success Coach to identify their strengths and passions and map those to education and career pathways. Coaches will help students execute their plans so they can graduate more equipped to thrive after high school. In addition to one-on-one coaching, students can attend workshops on financial literacy, college essay writing, and related topics that will help them prepare. To learn more about student resources and to book a free appointment with a Student Success Coach, visit edfoundationsrq.org/students/

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