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In a city that is a global leader in finance,
politics and education, it should come as
no surprise that, by 2010, two-thirds of
the jobs in Washington, D.C. will require
a bachelor’s degree. But, unfortunately, only
29% of the District’s, public school students go
on to college. For our city’s low-income teens,
this failure to get a quality secondary education
means they are destined to remain in poverty.
This is an urgent and ongoing problem, not only
for the students and their families, but also for all
of us who live and work in the D.C. metropolitan
area.
Over the last 15 years, Capital Partners for
Education (CPE) has been turning college dreams
into reality for hundreds of motivated, low-income
high school students. A remarkable 97 percent of
CPE’s graduates enroll in college. Our students’
success is made possible through CPE’s unique
program model that combines private high school
scholarships, mentors and other support services.
This collaborative, comprehensive approach
ensures that each student gets not only a
rigorous college preparatory education, but
that they also receive the added support and
guidance they need to achieve their goals
and dreams. I first learned of Capital Partners for
Education (CPE) from my parents who have
been long time supporters of the program
and I am honored to serve as a member of
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The
staff, mentors and volunteers who make
this program possible do an incredible job,
but the real stars are the students. These young
men and women are motivated, passionate about
education and excited about the future. Providing
these students with the opportunity to reach their
full potential is the reason why CPE exists.
Washington’s business leaders understand all
too well the societal costs of an undereducated
workforce. To help prevent this crisis they are gathering on May
10 for a dinner
benefiting CPE
and celebrating
the organization’s
15th anniversary. Themed, Visions for the Future, the event is
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underwritten and hosted at the palatial
home of CPE board member, Ken Bajaj, in
Potomac, Md. This exclusive dinner will be
prepared by celebrity chef Michel Richard of
Citronelle restaurant. Steve Buckhantz, the
play-by-play announcer for the Washington
Wizards, will serve as the master of ceremonies. Audrey Cramer, vice chairman of Cushman
Wakefield is the auctioneer for the evening.
Special guests include Tom Davis (R – VA),
former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue,
former Washington Redskins running-back,
Brian Mitchell, and a who’s who of the area’s top
technology and private equity executives.
SAVE THE DATE
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MAY 10
Visions for the Future Gala
For more information please contact
202-675-8433 or visit www.cpfe.org
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