The past year has been a big year for scholarship funding for the University of Cincinnati Clermont College, as the school saw almost $600,000 in scholarship funding. Multiple recipients spoke at the annual Community Celebration Luncheon event.

David Willey, who serves as the director of the Construction Trades Academy at Tri-Rivers Career Center, has been awarded the Life Changer of the Year Award for his work with his students.

Terra State Community College was recently approached by Autokinition about its need to train 125 new welding employees. As a result, it expanded its welding training facilities to accommodate the growing need for skilled workers in the area.

Students interested in studying engineering have the chance to get a preview of Southern State Community College’s engineering program at an open house at the school’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

The American Association of Geographers has recognized the Geography/Geospatial Technology Department at Sinclair Community College with the 2023 Program Excellence Award for its work with students and the community.

North Central State College has been named to Achieving the Dream’s Community Vibrancy cohort and will work to improve economic and social mobility for its students while also working to improve the prosperity of the community as a whole.

Owens Community College assistant professor Dr. Sara Burke was recently honored for her commitment to her students by the American Association of Community Colleges by being placed on the prestigious Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty List.

Marion Technical College and Apex Clean Energy have partnered to create the Tymochtee Solar Scholarship Fund which will begin in mid-to-late 2025 and will have $75,000 in its coffers.

Edison State Community College has teamed up with Fastlane and the Edison Foundation to fund eight $1,0000 scholarships for students studying in several manufacturing and other related fields.

This year the Columbus Promise Program, which pays for students to attend their first year at Columbus State Community College, has added a new Earn and Learn program, which helps students work part time while attending school.