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At 18, Shania Bennett Turns College Opportunities into Stepping Stones
At 18, Shania Bennett Turns College Opportunities into Stepping Stones In April, clad in her power suit and professional high heels, Shania Bennett, 18, stood on the steps of Pennsylvania's Capitol building in Harrisburg and declared herself to the world. …
One Commencement, Delivered with Love, By Staff and Volunteers
One Commencement, Delivered with Love, By Staff and Volunteers After the graduates flipped the tassels on their caps from right to left and posed for photos with proud family members, someone still had to pack away the gowns worn by the faculty, checking …
SUPRA Office Solutions, a minority-owned firm, is now one of the city's fastest growing businesses
SUPRA Office Solutions, a minority-owned firm, is now one of the city's fastest growing businesses Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses -Greater Philadelphia helped the firm position itself for growth. Business executive Ken Carter was about to enroll in …
The Third Philadelphia Mint Building is Open to Visitors as a Rare Nickel Is Auctioned, Expected to Fetch $5 Million Dollars
The Third Philadelphia Mint Building is Open to Visitors as a Rare Nickel Is Auctioned, Expected to Fetch $5 Million Dollars Community College of Philadelphia is opening its doors August 14-16 to the coin enthusiasts flocking to Philadelphia to see the …
An Innovative Apprenticeship Program Fills the Skills Gap and Gives New Students a Path to STEM Jobs
An Innovative Apprenticeship Program Fills the Skills Gap and Gives New Students a Path to STEM Jobs Nina Ibemi and Regina Stoltz are the first two graduates of an innovative new apprenticeship program that qualifies them to work in biomedical research, …
With the New MarcDavid LGBTQ Center, CCP Spreads the Message of Inclusion
With the New MarcDavid LGBTQ Center, CCP Spreads the Message of Inclusion Student success starts with high-quality education and a safe space for learning says Vincent Scarfo, the coordinator for Community College of Philadelphia's new MarcDavid LGBTQ …
New PA CareerLink Philadelphia Resource Hub at the Northeast Regional Center
New PA CareerLink Philadelphia Resource Hub at the Northeast Regional Center Philadelphia Works joined the leadership from Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) for the official opening of the new PA CareerLink® Philadelphia Resource Hub at the …
Women's and Men’s Basketball Teams Exceed Expectations and Finish Season Strong
Women's and Men’s Basketball Teams Exceed Expectations and Finish Season Strong This year has been exciting for Community College of Philadelphia’s (CCP) women's and men’s basketball teams. The student athletes, coaches and the entire athletics staff …
New Biology and Chemistry Labs Part of an Ongoing Effort to Build a STEM Workforce
New Biology and Chemistry Labs Part of an Ongoing Effort to Build a STEM Workforce STEM is the road map to Philadelphia’s economic future and the bedrock for future investment. With that in mind, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) has redesigned and …
Jamail Khan is Off-and-Running with Lessons from CCP’s Honors Program to Swarthmore College
Jamail Khan is Off-and-Running with Lessons from CCP’s Honors Program to Swarthmore College It’s hard to deter Jamail Khan. The 20-year-old student at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) has excelled, channeling his passionate and competitive spirit …
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month September 15 to October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month in the United States. In observation, Community College of Philadelphia faculty and staff are partnering with prominent Latinx authors, activists, artists and …
College Receives $100,000 Grant for Division of Access and Community Engagement (DACE)
College Receives $100,000 Grant for Division of Access and Community Engagement (DACE) On Monday, September 23, 2019, the New York Life Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to Community College of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Afterschool …