Two Seminole State programs renewed

Seminole State College has received word that two of its programs, funded by federal pass-through dollars provided by the Department of Human Services, have been renewed for the coming year.
In a written notification from Chancellor Glen Johnson of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the college was informed that the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care Program and the SSC Employment Readiness program were renewed for the coming year. The Scholars for Excellence program and SSC Employment Readiness program were awarded $79,952 and $251,973, respectively, for the 2009 fiscal year.
The Scholars for Excellence program awards scholarships to eligible childcare professionals to complete coursework in the area of child development or early childhood education, as well as the child development associate and certified childcare professional credential assessment. These scholarships enable child care providers in Oklahoma to improve their skills through education, receive an educational stipend and continue the availability of quality childcare in local communities.
The Employment Readiness program helps educate DHS welfare recipients and place them in productive jobs. The program is designed to allow Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to enroll in classes and receive employment readiness training.
“I was delighted to learn that these programs have been renewed,” said SSC president Dr. Jim Utterback. “The scholars program and Employment Readiness program are vital to the development of our community. I am glad that these vital services will continue to be offered through our institution.”