BLOOMINGTON — The Growmark Foundation is offering 55 scholarships totaling $2,000 each to students pursuing agricultural and business-related degrees or certificates at universities and colleges in the United States and Ontario, Canada. .
At the time of application, students must be high school seniors or equivalent, enrolled in a university, community college, or technical school for the fall 2024 semester, or enrolled in a university, community college, or technical school in good standing. must be contained.
“At Growmark, we want to support students pursuing careers in agriculture and business-related fields,” said Mark Orr, CEO of Growmark. “These students will be the future workforce of the agricultural industry, and we believe it is important to help them achieve their academic goals.”
The scholarship application can be accessed at https://form.jotform.com/240305301619142 and the deadline is April 15th. Students who win the scholarship will be notified on May 15th.
St. Mary’s University Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List
WINONA, Minn. – Erie College's Mikayla Morrissey has been named to Saint Mary's University's Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester. This list includes 465 undergraduate students who earned her 3.60 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 point scale.
Kishwaukee College celebrates Career and Technical Education Month
MALTA – February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Kishwaukee College joins community colleges across the state in celebrating its role in preparing the workforce for high-demand jobs. CTE programs offered at community colleges provide students with hands-on training and real-world experience in multiple industries, including health sciences, manufacturing, technology, and more.
Kish is tailoring its CTE program to local workforce demands. Kish's programs offer flexible scheduling, work-based learning, and stackable credentials that provide a pathway from education to employment. The university models its courses based on the needs of the local community and provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-demand careers. According to the Technology Graduate Survey, in 2023, 70% of Kish CTE graduates will be employed in related fields, and 93.6% of graduates will be employed within Illinois.
“Illinois Community Colleges are one of the state's leading workforce developers and continue to expand access and opportunity to numerous high-paying careers,” said Brian Durham, executive director of the Illinois Community College Board. ” “Community college CTE programs are an important part of the state's workforce development strategy, and we are proud to help prepare the next generation of workers.”
In 2023, nearly 37,500 students across the state will graduate from the more than 4,600 approved CTE certificate and degree programs offered by Illinois community colleges. The National Skills Coalition says nearly two-thirds of jobs in the U.S. economy require education beyond high school, but not a four-year degree. University degree. Many of these jobs are in CTE fields such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, which are among the fastest-growing occupations by 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. is.
