October 28, 2016
Harrisburg, October 28, 2016 – Today Gov. Tom Wolf awarded $500,000 in Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to renovate Reading Area Community College’s science laboratory, State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks), Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-126th District) and Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D-127th District) announced.
“This money is so important to our county,” Schwank said. “It will allow RACC to better prepare our students for jobs in the real world.”
The grant will allow RACC to completely renovate existing labs in Berks Hall, which will result in state-of-the-art biology and anatomy labs. The chemistry and physics labs will move to the Schmidt Training & Technology Center.
“Once these renovations are complete, RACC will become more attractive to prospective students looking for a quality education,” Caltagirone said.
“As the workforce becomes more competitive, this funding will keep RACC in the race to attract students and prepare them for the future,” Rozzi said.
RACC, which is located in the city of Reading, was founded in 1971 and offers students classes to fulfill Associate degrees as well as certificate and diploma programs.
“There are more and more jobs available in the technology and healthcare fields, and now our students will be able to better compete with students from colleges around the country,” Schwank said.
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September 24, 2015
READING, Sept. 24, 2015 – Students, parents and others who have questions about paying for college will want to save Oct. 1 on their calendars so they can benefit from Sen. Judy Schwank’s annual “College Financial Aid Awareness Night.”
The free event will run from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Muhlenberg Township building, and it will include presentations by the senator and financial aid experts from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and Reading Area Community College.
“Change is a constant in the world of college financial aid and it’s important to get the best tips and ideas to ensure to best navigate this sometimes difficult task,” Sen. Schwank said. “PHEAA and RACC’s financial aid experts have been excellent and very helpful in the past, and I am sure they will help ease many worries or fears next week.”
Additional information is available by contacting Schwank’s Reading District office, 610-929-2151.
Media coverage is invited.
WHO: Sen. Judy Schwank’s “College Financial Aid Awareness Night”
WHEN: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1
WHERE: Muhlenberg Township Building, 210 George St., Reading
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October 7, 2014
HARRISBURG, Oct. 7, 2014 – Sen. Judy Schwank will host her annual “College Financial Aid Awareness Night” from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at Muhlenberg High School.
The free event will include presentations by Schwank and financial aid experts from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, or PHEAA, and Reading Area Community College.
“With the cost of postsecondary education continuing to rise, it is vitally important for students and parents to understand the financial aid resources that are available to them,” said Sen. Schwank. “Our expert presenters will provide families with information on planning for college, the types of assistance that are available, and how to apply for student aid.”
Additional information is available by contacting Schwank’s Reading District office, 610-929-2151.
Media coverage is invited.
WHO: Sen. Judy Schwank, PHEAA, Reading Area Community College
WHAT: “College Financial Aid Awareness Night”
WHEN: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9
WHERE: Muhlenberg High School, 400 Sharp Ave., Reading
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