Ariel Valesco (The Dual Credit Head Start)

On this episode of The Sprout, we sit down with Ariel Valesco to explore the Dual Credit program at Richland Community College. Ariel unpacks how high school students are getting a head start on their college education, earning credits while still in high school and setting themselves up for success. We discuss the impact this program has on students, families, and the community—creating pathways to higher education that are accessible, affordable, and empowering. It's innovation in action, one student at a time.