Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) announced today that it has again earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation. The list aims to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for military, veterans and their spouses.
“At CCBC, we embrace, celebrate and take pride in fostering a spirit of respect, accountability, and integrity,” said Dr. Sutonia Boykin, CCBC vice president for Student Affairs. “We put our students first at CCBC, a place where every student feels welcome and can seize success. We are proud to be recognized by the prestigious Military Friendly Schools list and to demonstrate our commitment to meeting the needs of this student community.”
CCBC currently enrolls approximately 40 active military or veteran students in growing
workforce training programs like Healthcare, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Process Technology and Aviation. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly Schools list specifically recognizes CCBC for exceeding national Military Friendly standards in number of areas including academic policies and compliance; admissions and orientation practices; culture and commitment to military families; and military support and retention.
As part of its commitment to military students, CCBC has developed partnerships with local industries, businesses and institutions to develop programs that best serve future career opportunities and build upon military training and experiences. CCBC provides a robust military and veteran support program, including scholarship funds, a veteran-specific orientation program, flexible courses and schedules, dedicated staff and faculty, no-cost tutoring and social and professional organizations and clubs such as a Student Veterans of America chapter.
CCBC’s commitment to supporting military and veterans extends beyond the classroom and into the College faculty and staff. Recently, CCBC hired several new faculty and staff who have a military background, including roles in aviation, nursing and marketing.
Annually, the list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families using data sources from federal agencies and proprietary survey information from participating organizations. It is created by VIQTORY, a service that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.
The list can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.