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BCCC Receives $400K to Expand the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem in Bucks

 Yesterday, Bucks County Community College announced that the College has been awarded $400,000 through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant program to provide free training and placement services to 50 Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork students. The College has been the proud recipient of $700,000 in DCED funding since 2023 which has been used to create multiple awareness campaigns and will serve 90 students in the Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork programs, which boast a 90% placement rate in high-paying careers in advanced manufacturing. “The Shapiro Administration is focused on growing our economy and building a Commonwealth where all Pennsylvanians can follow their own path to success,” said Director Ross. “Manufacturing has always been the backbone of Pennsylvania’s economy, and our investment in BCCC’s Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork Training programs will provide a classroom-to-career experience for students while meeting the needs of the region’s advanced manufacturers.” The DCED grants will afford Bucks the opportunity to further strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem in Bucks County and surrounding areas through expansion of these training programs. DCED funding has enabled Bucks to have a greater reach in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region resulting in increased enrollment providing a pathway to high-tech jobs that are in high demand. “We are grateful for our partnership with Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development,” said Dr. Patrick M. Jones, Bucks County Community College President & CEO. “The Training-to-Career grant funding supports our collective efforts to prepare the next generation of skilled workers for good-paying jobs in high-demand fields.” The College’s Center for Workforce Development will continue its partnership with the Bucks County Department of Workforce & Economic Development and local manufacturers to bring quality training and employment opportunities to Bucks County and the surrounding region. Manufacturers have become dependent on the College’s graduates to fill their workforce needs. Together, Bucks will provide students with the hands-on experience to prepare graduates for jobs in manufacturing such as machinists, maintenance and mechanical technicians, and maintenance mechanics. Participants will earn industry-recognized credentials in OSHA10 and Forklift Safety. Students will also be exposed to job site tours, one-on-one career exploration with professionals in the industry, college credits, and a framework to pursue their degree, all while placing them in high-paying, long-term careers upon graduation. The current cohorts of Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork students being funded by DCED began on September 3, 2024, and multiple cohorts will run through the end of 2025. The free 12-week career training programs are held Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the College’s Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) on the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol. The CAT is a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility offering job seekers access to high-quality career training in advanced manufacturing and other programs. Requirements for the program include: Must be a U.S. Citizen or possess a Green Card Must be at least 18 years old Must have a high school diploma or GED Must pass an interview, aptitude test, drug screening and background check (determined on a case-by-case basis) Daily attendance and punctuality Must have reliable transportation to commute to training For more information about this program, contact Susan Herring at 267-685-4827 or susan.herring@bucks.edu. Image: BCCC President & CEO Dr. Patrick M. Jones and Director of Workforce Development Initiatives for PA Department of Community & Economic Development Gwen Ross pictured with BCCC manufacturing and trades students.
Riesling Row at Bishop Estate Vineyard oil on canvas painting

Bucks to Host 2024 Bucks County Wine and Art Trail Exhibition

 The Arts and Communication Department of Bucks County Community College is pleased to announce that the 2024 Bucks County Wine and Art Trail Exhibition organized by the Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County in partnership with Visit Bucks County will be presented at Hicks Art Center Gallery from September 25 to October 27, 2024. The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, October 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. to meet the participating artists and sample wines from the vineyards featured in the artworks. Must be at least 21 years old to sample wines. For the 2024 Bucks County Wine & Art Trail Exhibition, the Arts and Cultural Council is thrilled to share some exciting changes. The incredible Hicks Art Center Gallery at Bucks County Community College will host this year's exhibition, as the Arts and Cultural Council sets its sights on promoting their members outside of Freeman Hall, their home gallery space. “We have always believed in finding new opportunities for our creative members and this partnership with Hicks Art Center Gallery is just the opportunity,” said board member Ashara Shapiro. This collaboration with Hicks Art Center Gallery and Visit Bucks County will bring the vibrant works of our talented artists to a larger community, ensuring even more visitors can enjoy the exhibition. The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County has partnered with Visit Bucks County for this special exhibition, showcasing 39 regional artists who have created paintings, drawings, and photographs inspired by Bucks County wineries. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy and purchase over 50 framed works of art on view at the Hicks Art Center on the Newtown campus. Portions of the proceeds benefit Bucks County Community College student scholarships. The following list of artists made artworks in 2023 on vineyard grounds “en plein air” or made preparatory drawings or photographs to complete the finished pieces in their studios after they visited Bucks County wineries of their choice: Sandy Askey-Adams, Sally Bishop, April Ann Bohmler, Jean Broden, Meg Constable, Susan Daily, Matt DeProspero, Daniel DuBravec, Sandra Eliot, Monica Etz, Christina Franklin, Seana Gallagher, Jennifer Gorman-Strawbridge, Linnie Greenberg, Lynn Holl, Sharlene Holliday, Amy Iversen, Kathie Jankauskas, Erick Kinsel, Hayley Kinsel, Michael Kuyper, Charlene Lavinia, Thomas Mallon, Helene Mazur, Helen Lee Myers, Nancy Miller, Pearl Mintzer, Anita Nolan, Lori Parsells, Amanda Penecale, Sara Pinkus, Sue Ann Rainey, Sonia Rinker, Nancy Saladik, William Shoop, Carolyn Shoop, Susan Thistle, Lisa Thorsten and Helena van Emmerik-Finn. Participating vineyards include: Bishop Estate, Buckingham Valley, Crossing, Rose Bank, Rushland Ridge, Sand Castle and Wycombe. Exhibition Dates: September 25 - October 27, 2024Opening Reception: October 4, Friday evening, 4 - 7 p.m. Hicks Art Center Gallery275 Swamp RoadNewtown, PA 18940 For more information please contact exhibitions@bucksarts.org or gallery@bucks.edu. Image credit: Lisa Thorsten, Riesling Row at Bishop Estate Vineyard, oil on canvas, 2023
Bucks County Community College and Thomas Jefferson University

BCCC and Thomas Jefferson University Sign Articulation Agreement

Bucks students who earn an associate degree in Business Administration can seamlessly transfer into one of five different business majors at Jefferson University. Officials from Bucks County Community College and Thomas Jefferson University are pleased to announce a new enrollment partnership agreement providing students at the public, two-year college several pathways for guaranteed admission to the baccalaureate degree-granting institution. The agreement allows Bucks’ Business Administration associate degree graduates to transfer seamlessly into the Jefferson School of Business with junior status in one of the following five majors: Accounting, Fashion Merchandising & Management, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Jody Seutter, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Vice Provost said that this agreement is Bucks’ first articulation agreement with Jefferson University’s business school at the East Falls Campus. “The addition of the business school pathways is a welcome development as Jefferson has been a valued educational partner for quite some time and we look forward to further opportunities to strengthen our partnership and provide such valuable benefits to our graduates.” Thanks to this enrollment partnership agreement, eligible students will have access to the following benefits to help them navigate the transfer experience and support their success: Guaranteed admission with junior status Academic advising and course planning with Jefferson Transfer Admission Counselors Consideration for merit scholarship awards ranging from $16,000 to $22,000 per academic year, subject to eligibility requirements Financial aid Waived application fee Philip Russel, Jefferson’s School of Business Dean, notes “We are thrilled to begin a formal partnership with Bucks County Community College [BCCC], and to welcome the school’s students to our East Falls campus. I am sure that this opportunity will create exciting pathways for BCCC students to continue their education and succeed in their future professional careers. It will also encourage collaboration among the students at the institutions through shared co-curricular programming.” Bucks County Community College has more than 125 transfer agreements with 56 colleges and universities, making Bucks a high quality and affordable choice for students to complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree and keep student debt to a minimum. For more information, please contact transfer@bucks.edu or call 215-968—8183.