Heartland student Veronica Swanson
named 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar
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[March 23, 2023]
A Heartland Community College student has been selected at the
Illinois recipient of a national honor for two-year college
students.
Veronica Swanson has been named a 2023 New Century
Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship.
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This
scholarship is the first of its kind to support students at
associate degree-granting institutions on a national scale as they
plan to enter the workforce upon the completion of a degree or
certificate. The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation
and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
"Every year the Honors/Service Learning program excels. Our students
have won awards at state awards at conferences and offer amazing
opportunities for the college and community.” Said Cristina Prestin-Beard,
Heartland Community College Honors Program instructor and PTK
faculty advisor. “Veronica has really grown within our program; a
true testament to the capability of non-traditional students.”
New Century Workforce Scholars are selected based on their academic
accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their
intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Over 2,400 students were
nominated from more than 1,300 college campuses across the country.
Only one New Century Workforce Scholar was selected from each state.
Veronica is seeking an Applied Associates in Science degree
concentrating on Business Technology and Administrative Office
skills.
“We congratulate Veronica for receiving this prestigious
scholarship, and we are honored to partner with The Coca-Cola
Foundation to recognize these outstanding achievements,” said Phi
Theta Kappa’s President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner.
“Scholarship programs like this are integral for creating
opportunities for students to succeed as they prepare to enter the
workforce and for putting college completion within reach.”
The New Century Workforce Scholars will be recognized in the fall.
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About The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm of The
Coca-Cola Company. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation
has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to support
sustainable community initiatives around the world.
For more information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, please
visit coca-colagivingback.com.
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About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the
academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting
colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The
Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300
chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members
in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
[Steve Fast
Assistant to the President, Public Information and Communication
Heartland Community College] |