Triton College

New Partnership with Triton College Guarantees Grads Admission to North Park

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Mardi, mai 7, 2024

CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University will partner with Triton College in River Forest in a program that guarantees Triton transfer students admission to North Park.

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  • CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University will partner with Triton College in River Forest in a program that guarantees Triton transfer students admission to North Park.
  • As part of the program, North Park's admissions counselors will help assist students in transferring Triton students' credits to ensure they complete their bachelor's degrees as quickly as possible.
  • "This new partnership provides clarity and streamlines the admissions process for students at Triton looking to complete their bachelor's degree at North Park," said Anthony Scola, vice president for enrollment management and marketing.
  • North Park formed a similar partnership with Glen Ellyn-based College of DuPage last fall.

Nicole LaCognata Named Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at College of DuPage

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024

Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 23, 2024) - Nicole LaCognata brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success to her role as the new Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at the College of DuPage.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 23, 2024) - Nicole LaCognata brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success to her role as the new Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at the College of DuPage.
  • With an extensive background spanning more than 10 years in the community college sector, LaCognata has played pivotal roles in various financial capacities, focusing on enhancing student success.
  • "I've walked in their shoes, felt the challenges of college affordability and found my calling in financial aid.
  • With the federal student aid application (FAFSA) recently undergoing a major transformation, LaCognata is focusing her efforts on helping students navigate the changes.

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® Announces 2023 Spring Scholarship Winners

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Mardi, décembre 13, 2022

ELGIN, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int'l. (FMA) announced that 30 students will be receiving scholarships for the upcoming 2023 spring semester.

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  • ELGIN, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int'l.
  • (FMA) announced that 30 students will be receiving scholarships for the upcoming 2023 spring semester.
  • "We are pleased to be providing scholarships to enable these students to pursue their passion in manufacturing," said Ed Dernulc, NBT Foundation Director.
  • The official publications of FMA includeThe FABRICATOR,The Tube & Pipe Journal,STAMPING Journal,The WELDER,The FABRICATOR en Espaol,Canadian Metalworking, andCanadian Fabricating & Welding.

Inclusion Camps Create Opportunity for Disabled Community to Participate in Manufacturing Careers

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Jeudi, novembre 17, 2022

ELGIN, Ill., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new program opened new opportunities this summer as young adults with disabilities joined manufacturing camps across the Midwest.

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  • "At the heart of the NBT Inclusion Camps is the opportunity to provide real pathways to meaningful careers to those who have been underserved," said Ed Dernulc, Director, Foundation, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association.
  • "NBT's summer inclusion camps help people gain hands-on experience, strengthen their skills, and increase awareness of career options in the manufacturing industry.
  • The Inclusion Camp model is an expansion of NBT's traditional Summer Manufacturing Camps, designed for students aged 12-16.
  • Over 160 NBT camps were hosted at community colleges and technical schools across the U.S. and Canada in summer 2022.

More than an application: Common App launches its next chapter with two new senior hires

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Mercredi, février 23, 2022

Jonell Sanchez will begin on March 14 as the new Senior Vice President of Product. In this role, Sanchez will help to identify new products and services and establish strategic partnerships that will increase the number of underrepresented students who use Common App's platform--not just to apply for opportunities, but to afford them and complete them successfully.

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  • The hires come as Common App aims to expand beyond the application to empower more students to access, afford, and attain postsecondary opportunities.
  • In her new role, Dr. Rodriguez will lead Common App's college and university member, student, and counselor engagement, enabling coordination across current constituencies.
  • I'm so excited to welcome Dr. Ileana Rodriguez and Jonell Sanchez to the Common App team and look forward to working with them."
  • Common App is a non-profit organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.