The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
NCCC announces Team Success Scholars
WINSTED — The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board recently committed $281,197 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds for the 20192020 academic year to sponsor Team Success Scholars, a college success program at Northwestern Connecticut Community College.
The program helps young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 to achieve their educational and career goals. In its 16th year at NCCC, the program has brought in over $2.2 million in grant funds to the college. Northwest Community Bank, recognizing the value and success of the program, continues to support five returning students, donating $1,500 per year per student.
Key elements of the cohortmodeled program include mentoring and internships, along with financial support to help students overcome challenges encountered along the way. Spearheading the cohort model includes an overnight camping trip before classes start, engaging in teambuilding challenges and leadership activities. The program offers college and career exploration, obtainment of workplace recognized credentials, and support towards their associate’s degree and beyond. Upwards of 80 percent of students graduate within 3 years, a substantially higher rate than the typical student. The majority will transfer on to 4year universities.
First Year Cohorts: Evan Cole, General Studies, Winsted; Kit Fitch, Engineering Science, West Cornwall; Brianna Hamel, Psychology Studies, New Hartford; Elijah Lovejoy, Liberal Arts and Science, New Hartford; William Lovejoy, Art Studies, New Hartford; Inez Ortiz, Liberal Arts and Science, Torrington; Peter Pavlidis, Computer Systems Technology, Torrington; Erin Sullivan, Liberal Arts and Science, New Hartford.
Second Year Cohorts: Madeline Boutot, PreNursing/Allied Health, West Hartland; Laysa Camilo DeLeon, Allied Health, Torrington; Brianna DeFrancesco, Early Childhood Education, Torrington; Leah Frazier, Criminal Justice, Torrington; Tommy Le, Technology Studies, Torrington; Julianne Little, General Studies/ Early Childhood Education, Riverton; Melissa Mallem, Psychology Studies, Kent; Isabella Martinez, Business & Management Administration, Winsted; Cristina Peguero, Medical Assisting, Torrington; Kirsy Perez Goris, PreNursing/Allied Health, Torrington; Nicole Rogers, General Studies, Torrington; Gemilssy Romero, Liberal Arts and Science, Torrington; Indigo Summa, Medical Assisting, Torrington; Tyrik Wright, Medical Assisting, Torrington; Shelby Cote, General Studies, Torrington; Maegan Clark, Early Childhood Education, Torrington; Sarah Kruse, Early Childhood Education, Norfolk; Cynthia Pitcher, Biology, Torrington; Katharine Seabury, Liberal Arts and Science, Sharon; Ian Severson, Liberal Arts and Science, Winsted.
The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board seeks to develop and sustain an effective labor market system that facilitates economic development and business growth in our region. WIOA youth funds are targeted for young people who are both in and out of school to assist them in their career and educational development. These funds are allocated to the states by the US Department of Labor.
For more information, contact Susan Dichter, Program Director, Team Success Scholars at sdichter@nwcc.edu.