||| FROM ARDEN AINLEY for SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE |||
Skagit Valley College is enrolling new students into the Cardinal Career Scholars program for Summer and Fall quarters. Summer classes begin July 6 and Fall classes begin September 21.
The federal program, funded by the Department of Labor, provides job skills instruction, educational opportunities, and individualized employment services for students who wish to earn a certificate. In addition, Cardinal Career Scholars provides funds for tuition, books, transportation, and more!
To qualify for the program, students must be 16-24 years old, eligible to work in the US, and in need of financial assistance. Veterans and persons with disabilities, who are over 24 years old, are also eligible.
Certificates are available in the following areas:
- Automotive
- Dental Foundations
- Marine Technology
- Multimedia and Interactive Technology
- Nursing Assistant Certificate
- Technical Design
- Veterinary Assistant
- Welding
Benefits of the Cardinal Career Scholars program include:
- Additional funding, support tuition, books, transportation and more!
- Upon graduation, students will have access to individualized employment services for 12 months.
- One-on-one support from start to finish with admissions, registration, and graduation.
- High School diploma or GED not required!
Information sessions for the Cardinal Career Scholars program are held on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. via Zoom, meeting ID: 845 4012 2452. For more information, visit www.skagit.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/cardinal-career-scholars/ or contact Mayra Ramirez, mayra.ramirez@skagit.edu.
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