NEO A&M hosts 'Dogs and Degrees' event to highlight educational opportunities for older adult learners

MIAMI, Oklah. (KOAM) - ​NEO A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma hosted an outreach event yesterday to emphasize that it's never too late to pursue a degree.

The "Dogs and Degrees" event provided an opportunity for attendees to enjoy hot dogs while learning about the Reach Higher program—a degree completion initiative tailored for employed adults aiming to complete an associate's degree.

The Reach Higher program targets working adults seeking to finish their associate's degrees.

The event, which welcomed families, offered hot dogs, treats, and giveaways for both kids and adults.

Those who applied to NEO were eligible for prize drawings.

Director of the Success Center at NEO, Bobbi Pennington, highlighted the value of a college degree in today's competitive job market. She stated, "Especially in this day and age, just because our unemployment rate is low, that means you need to present yourself in a way that employers will hire you, train you, and view you as a lifelong learner."

The event took place on Wednesday, April 24th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Library Administration Building, providing insights into Oklahoma's degree completion program for adults.

For more information about the college, you can visit their website here.

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