December 4, 2024
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is excited to announce the new AT&T Public Safety Scholarship for students who attend the Firefighting Certificate program in Spring 2025. The scholarship is made possible thanks to a $20,000 contribution from AT&T.
"With heartfelt gratitude, we thank AT&T for their generous scholarship grant,” said Joy Ginsburg, JCCC Foundation Executive Director. “This support is instrumental in enhancing fire safety at JCCC, enabling us to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard our communities. Together, we're building a safer future.”
The AT&T Public Safety Scholarship helps students in need to enroll in JCCC’s Firefighting Certificate program. Eligible students will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards their tuition.
JCCC’s Firefighting Certificate prepares students for employment in fire services. Students participate in specific live fire training scenarios that prepare them for their state certification skills tests through the Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute. Upon completion, they can take state certification exams in Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Emergency Medical Technician.
“At AT&T, we’ve been given the responsibility of building out the FirstNet® wireless broadband network built specifically for public safety in Kansas and across the United States,” said Laine Raitinger, Lead External Affairs manager for AT&T Kansas. “We’re also helping to inspire and prepare the next generation of first responders in Kansas, which is why we created the AT&T Public Safety Scholarship program. We appreciate those who answer the call to serve their communities.”
For more information about the JCCC Foundation and how it impacts JCCC students, visit jccc.edu/foundation.
For more information about AT&T’s other investments in Kansas, visit kansas.att.com.
AT&T is committed to advancing education, creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and improving lives. As part of their companywide commitment to address the digital divide, they launched AT&T Connected Learning® to invest in connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and education solutions to help today’s learners succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Since 2008, AT&T has committed to programs that help millions of students across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and around the world, particularly those in underserved communities.
The Johnson County Community College Foundation supports the overall mission of JCCC, its strategic goals, and its initiatives. The Foundation works to provide access to the College for all students, advance excellence through the development of community leadership, business partnerships, and financial support; and promote cultural activities to enrich JCCCC and the community.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Emma Swinney
Public and Media Relations Coordinator
eswinne1@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4949
Chris Gray
VP, Strategic Communications & Marketing
chrisgray@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 7623
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