SECU Scholarships help Randolph Community College students skill up

Randolph Community College (RCC) recognized 19 students as recipients of the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation Bridge to Career Scholarships during a ceremony held Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center.

“Economic barriers should never be the reason a student stops short of reaching their full potential,” RCC President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan said. “Because of the SECU Foundation’s longstanding commitment to Randolph Community College, our students can move forward with confidence — focusing on building the real-world skills that lead to real careers. This partnership is removing financial obstacles and creating pathways to opportunity, growth, and transformation for students, families, and the entire community. We are proud to have SECU as a trusted partner in shaping a stronger future together.”

Medical Administrative Assistant student and scholarship recipient Renee Harvey spoke to those in attendance.

“This moment means more to me than words can say,” she said. “Thank you to everyone at RCC for paving the way and laying the foundation to where I am now and where I’ll be headed as well as the SECU Foundation for giving me a chance to be something bigger than what my dreams could have ever painted. Your generosity doesn’t only support education, it also fuels dreams.”

Funded by the SECU Foundation, Bridge to Career scholarships help remove financial barriers for adults pursuing short-term, state-regulated, or industry-recognized credentials that lead to sustainable-wage jobs. The program is available across all 58 North Carolina community colleges and provides $500 scholarships for eligible students at each campus.

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About Randolph Community College: Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Ranked No. 1 in North Carolina by Niche.com, the College offers affordable degrees and short-term certificate programs that start throughout the year, both in person and online. To register, visit randolph.edu/register or call 336-633-0200 and expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.