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BCCC offering free career training

PA residents who were previously enrolled in a degree/certificate program and unable to complete it may be eligible for the Aim & Attain: Near Completer Grant

Thanks to a grant awarded to the Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development, Pennsylvania residents who were previously enrolled in a degree or certificate program and were unable to complete it may be eligible for the Aim & Attain: Near Completer Grant at Bucks County Community College. Provided all eligibility criteria are met, students may complete their degree or certificate at no cost by enrolling at Bucks County Community College. Applications are being accepted through June 30. 

To qualify, students must have exited their degree or certificate program with a minimum 2.0 GPA or higher after June 1, 2021. They also must enroll in a program that will be completed prior to June 30, 2024, and be interested in seeking employment within 12 months of program completion. The Aim & Attain program is open to unemployed individuals, as well as currently employed individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge in their current field or gain skills to transition to a different field. 

Benefits of the grant-funded program also include free books and education supplies, mentorship, tutorial services, technology resources, guidance from a career services specialist, and job placement resources and assistance for in-demand careers. Additionally, support services including childcare, transportation or internet access reimbursement may be available. The grant funding is provided from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. 

The college offers a variety of short-term occupational programs, including Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Building and Construction Trades, Electrical Training, Industrial Maintenance, and fully online Bookkeeping, Education and Information Technology courses. 

Those interested can request more information at bucks.edu/attain. 

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