State Employees Credit Union Foundation awards $18,000 to WCC’s Bridge to Career Program

State Employees Credit Union Foundation awards $18,000 to WCC’s Bridge to Career Program

Wilkesboro, N.C. – The State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation has granted $15,000 to Wilkes Community College’s Workforce Development and Community Education (WDCE) for the Bridge to Career Program. An additional $3,000 was provided for administrative costs, bringing the total donation to $18,000. The donation allowed 30 students to receive a $500.00 scholarship each. We are grateful to the SECU Foundation for its dedication to supporting students and shaping brighter futures.

The SECU Foundation has established the SECU Bridge to Career Program to eliminate financial barriers for students pursuing state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials that lead to well-paying careers within their local communities through Workforce Continuing Education at their local Community College.

For more information about the scholarship, contact Heather Brooks at hn*********@wi******.edu or 336-838-6103.

Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC continues to build on a strong history of meeting the educational needs and cultural interests of our students, community, and workforce. WCC prepares learners for success in a dynamic world.