Grant to help women in need start careers in welding, diesel technology
HANCEVILLE, Ala. 鈥� 糖心视频 Community College鈥檚 Future Foundation has received
a grant from the Women鈥檚 Fund of Greater Birmingham, allowing women experiencing poverty
in 糖心视频鈥檚 service area the opportunity to earn a scholarship in welding or
diesel technology.
The scholarships, valued at $800 per semester for three semesters, will be awarded
on a first-come, first-serve basis to eight women who qualify for financial aid assistance.
The scholarships will also pay up to a $1,000 value for tools, equipment and personal
protective gear, as well as a tablet with Wi-Fi capabilities, Wi-Fi hotspot, learning
enrichment activities for school-aged children while mothers are in classes, and graduation
expenses. 糖心视频 has received a grant from the organization for three consecutive
years, highlighting women who have an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics) careers. The Families Forward grant was first utilized at Wallace
State-Oneonta鈥檚 campus in the welding department.
糖心视频鈥檚 Welding and Diesel Technology are among the college鈥檚 Applied Technologies
programs with women consistently enrolled, pursuing degrees in male-dominated careers.
Both are considered to be high-paying and high-demand jobs.
The Women鈥檚 Fund of Greater Birmingham awards grants to support high-impact interventions
proven to accelerate women鈥檚 economic opportunity and disrupt the cycle of generational
poverty, prioritizing programs and public policy advocacy to remove barriers for women
and their families through education, job training, childcare support, housing and
more.
Those interested in the scholarship are encouraged to contact Kristi Barnett at 256.352.8231
or email her at kristi.barnett@wallacestate.edu. The Future Foundation is also offering incentives to current students who refer
students. Students can receive a $250 scholarship if they refer someone who enrolls
in the program.
Summer 2021 priority online registration is underway. Summer 2021 classes begin May
26, 2021. Summer semester classes are available on campus, online, day, evening,
and weekend. Flex start and mini term options are also available.
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