Wayne Community College students recently received scholarships from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation.
The SECU “Bridge to Career” Program awarded scholarships for $500 each to 12 students enrolled in short-term training through WCC’s Workforce Continuing Education Services.
The scholarship recipients and their programs, listed by city of residence, are:
Dudley
Jordan Dy’Mere Pompey, Pharmacy Technician
Goldsboro
Beverly Artist, Medical Billing and Coding
Silvia Maritza Calnan, Real Estate Pre-Licensing
Rayn Lierra Hagans, Medical Office Assistant
Johnette Ernisha Latoya King, Nurse Aide I
Daphna Laveus, Real Estate Pre-Licensing
Mikemia Lasha Pendleton, EKG Monitoring Technician
Karolina Renee Pittman, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Greenville
Nywon Amir Bass, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Mount Olive
Kimberly Janeen Lee, Real Estate Pre-Licensing
Pikeville
Damien Raheem Foye, Truck Driver Training
Seven Springs
Matthew Foley, Phlebotomy
The SECU “Bridge to Career” Program helps remove financial barriers for students seeking to obtain state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials through Workforce Continuing Education Services. The program has supported community college workforce development and continuing education students across North Carolina since 2018.
Additionally, two curriculum students received “People Helping People” scholarships from the SECU Foundation valued at $5,000 each, to be used across four consecutive semesters.
Ana Eslyn, a Dental Assisting student from Mount Olive, and Raven Mesimer, an Associate Degree Nursing student from Goldsboro, are the recipients of this scholarship.
Two “People Helping People” scholarships are awarded annually to each of the 58 community colleges in North Carolina through the SECU Foundation scholarship program. Students are selected based on scholastic achievement, community involvement, and the demonstration of leadership, the pursuit of excellence, and integrity.
WCC Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services Katrina Lee said the SECU Foundation has been a steadfast supporter of WCC since 2005, generously investing in the success of its students.
“Through its scholarship awards, the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation has helped ease financial burdens and empowered recipients to pursue their academic and career goals with greater focus and confidence,” Lee said. “These scholarships not only recognize students’ potential but also create life-changing opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.”
About SECU
A not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members, and federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SECU has been providing employees of the state of North Carolina and their families with consumer financial services for 88 years. SECU is the second largest credit union in the United States with $56 billion in assets. It serves more than 2.9 million members through 275 branch offices, over 1,100 ATMs, Member Services Support via phone, www.ncsecu.org, and the SECU Mobile App.
About the SECU Foundation
The SECU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded 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. Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $328 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide.
About Wayne Community College
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, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.