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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College just awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 39 students pursuing careers from nursing to welding. Thanks to generous donors, these merit-based awards will cover tuition, books, and fees for students across 11 counties.
The WPS Foundation is opening applications for technical college scholarships worth $25,000, helping Wisconsin high school seniors launch careers in skilled trades. Since 1964, the foundation has invested over $6 million in student futures.
Dr. Carrie Brimhall, a first-generation college graduate who leads Minnesota State Community and Technical College, just received the highest honor given to community college presidents nationwide. Her students say she makes every decision with them at the center.
Two Drake State Community and Technical College students just received $20,000 scholarships that will change the trajectory of their careers. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund awards recognize their hard work and open doors to mentorship and professional networks.
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Over 100,000 qualified South African students locked out of universities now have real alternatives. The country's 50 technical colleges and community education centers are opening 300,000 spots this year, offering free training in everything from engineering to healthcare.
A technical college teacher from Anambra State just won Nigeria's first ever National Teachers Summit award, taking home 25 million naira for excellence in education. The achievement marks the second major education win for the state in four months.
Nigeria just launched free registration for technical college entrance exams, covering full tuition for students who get in. Thousands of young Nigerians aged 13 to 20 can now apply for skills training that leads directly to jobs.
Nigeria's Federal Government is now offering fully funded technical education to thousands of young people, with applications opening January 26. Students aged 13 to 20 can apply for free training in practical, job-ready skills at Federal Technical Colleges nationwide.