Pathways to Higher Education: Expanding College and Career Access for Rural Youth

Kelsey Romney, Celina Wille, María Burgos, Ryan Benally · 2025 · Outcomes and Impact Quarterly

Summary. Utah State University Extension hosted a two-day event that brought 31 rural youth from two Utah counties to three campuses for immersive tours and workshops. Participants gained increased confidence about college, learned more about financial aid, and developed stronger interest in careers. The program successfully improved youth understanding of higher education pathways and their confidence in preparing for postsecondary education.

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Romney, K., Wille, C., Burgos, M., & Benally, R.. (2025). Pathways to Higher Education: Expanding College and Career Access for Rural Youth. Outcomes and Impact Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.59620/2995-2220.1106

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DOI: 10.59620/2995-2220.1106
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: education, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
Added: 2026-05-01