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StudentCentered Empowerment Through encouragingsense of purpose passion for learning development ofspecific study skills and cultivatingindependent selfdirected lifelong learnersCCEFsprograms events and initiatives empower students to take charge of their futures by preparing them for college AND life. Additionally The Choose College Educational Foundation conducts mass grassroots outreach efforts to inform communities on the importance of going to college and works with community organizations and partners to connect students with the resources they need to succeed. Its About HAVING CHOICES Choose College provides college going information resources and motivational events showing students they have options arrayed around them to move forward with their continuing education. CCEF facilitates informational assemblies for schools and youth serving entities informational workshops culturallyrelevant test preparation courses and professional development for educators and community leaders on integrating a collegegoing culture.