AT&T has continued its support of veterans and their families seeking to continue their educations with a $2,500 contribution to Wayne Community College.
Wayne Aycock, chairman of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, assisted John Lyon, AT&T regional director for external affairs, with the presentation of the check to Dr. Kay Albertson, president of the college. The funds are for the college’s general scholarship fund.
“Wayne Community College is a vital part of our city and our region,” Aycock said. “The educational opportunities they provide not only lay the foundation for future economic growth, but also impact students and families in an immediate, yet lasting, way.”
Dr. Albertson said the community support for the college and for scholarship programs is essential.
“For many of our students, the opportunity to receive a scholarship is vital for their being able to continue their education,” she said. “Contributions like this, as well as support from key leaders like Commissioner Aycock, send a strong message of encouragement that the community supports their commitment and work.”
AT&T has a tradition of supporting education, such as through its ASPIRE program, and $350 million effort to help build the workforce of tomorrow by encouraging students to continue their education to prepare for workforce success. In addition, supporting American military personnel has long been part of AT&T’s corporate heritage.
“We are pleased to be able to provide these scholarship funds as a token of our esteem for those who have worn the country’s uniform, as well as our appreciation for the families which have supported them,” said Lyon. “For more than 85 years, we’ve been dedicated to supporting active military personnel, their families and veterans through charitable contributions, event and program sponsorships, to hiring military veterans and to maintaining policies that support reservists when they are called to active duty.”
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
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