Wayne Community College Continuing Education Services is currently accepting applications for scholarships for occupational training.
Scholarships are available that reimburse up to $750 for registration fees, books, certification fees, and course supplies for courses that lead to a professional credential.
Applicants may be currently enrolled in an applicable continuing education course or seeking to take one. A current course list is posted at www.waynecc.edu/course-schedules/.
The scholarships are need-based but do not require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The application deadline is Sept. 23 for fall 2016 and Dec. 2 for spring 2017.
For more details and an application, visit www.waynecc.edu/continuing-ed/scholarships/, contact program coordinator Maxine Cooper at (919) 739-6938 or mcooper@waynecc.edu, or go to the WCC Continuing Education Services Customer Service Desk in the Walnut Building, first floor east entrance.
The scholarships are provided by the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation.
Since 2004, SECU Foundation has supplied scholarships to each of the 58 North Carolina community colleges, with an annual commitment of more than $1,000,000.
About SECU and the SECU Foundation
A not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members, SECU has been providing employees of the State of North Carolina and their families with consumer financial services for nearly 79 years. The Credit Union also offers a diversified line of financial advisory services including retirement and education planning, tax preparation, insurance, trust and estate planning services, and investments through its partners and affiliated entities. SECU serves 2 million members through 255 branch offices, over 1,100 ATMs, 24/7 Contact Centers and a website, www.ncsecu.org.
The SECU Foundation, a 501c (3) charitable organization funded solely by the contributions of SECU members, promotes local community development in North Carolina primarily through high impact projects in the areas of housing, education, healthcare and human services.
About WCC
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As the college works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 70 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves. More information about the college can be found at www.waynecc.edu.