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FCC Continuing Education and Customized Training Staff Scholarship
FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 2 -- Frederick Community College issued the following news release:
The staff of Frederick Community College's Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT) department has created a scholarship together as an extension of the department's mission to strengthen the community by educating its citizens. The CECT staff seeks to empower students by helping them move forward in their personal and professional lives by taking a course of study for career training, professional development or personal enrichment from a varied and accessible menu of programs.
"We believe
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FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 2 -- Frederick Community College issued the following news release:
The staff of Frederick Community College's Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT) department has created a scholarship together as an extension of the department's mission to strengthen the community by educating its citizens. The CECT staff seeks to empower students by helping them move forward in their personal and professional lives by taking a course of study for career training, professional development or personal enrichment from a varied and accessible menu of programs.
"We believethat the community is enriched by individuals who participate in meaningful education throughout their lifespan. Therefore, we wanted to create this scholarship to help make education available to students with financial need," said David Croghan, associate vice president of learning and dean for CECT.
Scholarships will be available to residents of Frederick County enrolled in a Continuing Education course or program at FCC. The amount of the scholarship may be adjusted according to the recipient's class or program, as CE programs vary in requirements of time, number of classes and costs. Scholarships will be awarded to students with financial need as determined by the application process. Recipients enrolled in a multi-course CE program must be in good academic standing.
Continuing Education and Customized Training programs include classes in adult basic education, allied health, business, child care licensing, construction and building trades, driver education, gerontology, green and LEED construction and exam training, information technology, motorcycle safety, personal enrichment, professional licensures, Kids On Campus and the Institute for Learning in Retirement.
The Continuing Education and Customized Training division includes 23 full-time employees and more than 250 part-time instructors who teach classes over the course of each year.
To apply for scholarships at FCC, students should go online to http://www.frederick.edu/register_now/finaid.aspx or contact the Financial Aid Office at 301.846.2480.
To contribute to the CECT scholarship or others, donors should go online to https://www.frederick.edu/support_fcc/onlinegiving/index.php or call the FCC Foundation Inc. at 301.846.2438.
Daniel Wins Prime Minister's Award
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 2 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Former year 12 student Daniel Donlic, from Glenroy, has won two prizes for his achievements while undertaking a vocational program at RMIT University.
Mr Donlic won a 2009 Australian Vocational Student Prize and a Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School, receiving $2,000 for each.
He undertook a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) through the School of Engineering TAFE while completing VCE at Penola Catholic College in Broadmeadows.
He has
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 2 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Former year 12 student Daniel Donlic, from Glenroy, has won two prizes for his achievements while undertaking a vocational program at RMIT University.
Mr Donlic won a 2009 Australian Vocational Student Prize and a Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School, receiving $2,000 for each.
He undertook a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) through the School of Engineering TAFE while completing VCE at Penola Catholic College in Broadmeadows.
He hasnow articulated to the Diploma of Construction program.
Mr Donlic said studying at RMIT had confirmed his interest in a career in construction.
"Coming to RMIT while at school helped me advance my studies and maintained my dedication throughout the year.
"Having one day per week in an adult learning environment encouraged me to take my studies seriously.
"The 'real life' experience and 'learning by doing' assisted me with linking learning and employment opportunities."
Elise Toomey, VET in Schools Manager in RMIT's Office of Director TAFE, who nominated Mr Donlic for the awards, congratulated him on his achievement.
"He is driven by his passion for the construction industry and has a remarkable mature and smart head on his shoulders.
"He realises this is his time in life to shine and that what he does today will have a massive impact on his future.
"Daniel unwittingly was the leader of the class and his peers both in his academic abilities and in his behaviour and maturity."
For interviews: Daniel Donlic, 0432 290 336, or Elise Toomey, (03) 9925 3801 or 0410 208 420.
David Glanz, 039/925-2807Daniel Wins Prime Minister's Award
Former year 12 student Daniel Donlic, from Glenroy, has won two prizes for his achievements while undertaking a vocational program at RMIT University.
Mr Donlic won a 2009 Australian Vocational Student Prize and a Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School, receiving $2,000 for each.
He undertook a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) through the School of Engineering TAFE while completing VCE at Penola Catholic College in Broadmeadows.
He has now articulated to the Diploma of Construction program.
Mr Donlic said studying at RMIT had confirmed his interest in a career in construction.
"Coming to RMIT while at school helped me advance my studies and maintained my dedication throughout the year.
"Having one day per week in an adult learning environment encouraged me to take my studies seriously.
"The 'real life' experience and 'learning by doing' assisted me with linking learning and employment opportunities."
Elise Toomey, VET in Schools Manager in RMIT's Office of Director TAFE, who nominated Mr Donlic for the awards, congratulated him on his achievement.
"He is driven by his passion for the construction industry and has a remarkable mature and smart head on his shoulders.
"He realises this is his time in life to shine and that what he does today will have a massive impact on his future.
"Daniel unwittingly was the leader of the class and his peers both in his academic abilities and in his behaviour and maturity."
For interviews: Daniel Donlic, 0432 290 336, or Elise Toomey, (03) 9925 3801 or 0410 208 420.
'Go Green for Big Red,' Volunteers Sought for Recycling for Husker Games
LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 2 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news release:
For the second year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Landscape Services will partner with Recycling Enterprises to encourage recycling on Husker football game days. The effort will focus on parking lots and walkways on property around Memorial Stadium -- and you can help.
UNL is seeking volunteers to help walk parking lots offering green recycling bags for fans to recycle plastics and aluminum. The fans then leave the bags for volunteers to pick up after the game begins. Recycling bins will also be located
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LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 2 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news release:
For the second year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Landscape Services will partner with Recycling Enterprises to encourage recycling on Husker football game days. The effort will focus on parking lots and walkways on property around Memorial Stadium -- and you can help.
UNL is seeking volunteers to help walk parking lots offering green recycling bags for fans to recycle plastics and aluminum. The fans then leave the bags for volunteers to pick up after the game begins. Recycling bins will also be locatednext to waste containers along high-traffic pedestrian walkways leading to Memorial Stadium.
"We think it will allow people to be environmentally responsible with their game day celebrating," said Rich Wahl, construction manager for Landscape Services. "This is a positive way Big Red fans can contribute to recycling and support a sustainable campus environment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln."
The effort still needs volunteers. To arrange to volunteer and find out where to meet to get supplies and instructions, contact the recycling coordinator at (402) 472-9139 or by e-mail.
WRITER: Prabhakar Shrestha
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