One of the Tampa Bay area’s greatest educational resources isn’t meant for current students. Instead, it’s designed specifically for those who began working on their degree and never finished it.
Complete Tampa Bay, a part of the Leap Tampa Bay college access network, is a program helping former students get back in school and finish their education. The service provides locals with extensive guidance no matter where they are in their journey, offering one-on-one coaching, consistent support, and access to necessary tools.
And the best part: it’s completely free for students with prior college or technical training experience. Complete Tampa Bay’s completion coach, Matt Smith, works with students as he teaches them how to find available education and training options, discover what financial support may be available, access tutoring, and get connected to local college partners that can support their credential completion.
“There is so much to think about when you are going back to school after a significant amount of time,” Smith said. “As a Completion Coach, I assist students with reviewing transcripts, past work experience and future goals. I also help locate resources and act as an advocate as students transition back to college to complete their degree or work certification. My goal is to help adult students return to college and ultimately be successful!” Read more at ilovetheburg.com
