2018: PGCC TeamBuilders Academy Provides for County Seniors with Christmas In April

本文由: 约翰T. Deadwyler

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宽广的博士. (2018年4月27日) – Prince George’s 社区 College (PGCC) Board of Trustees, TeamBuilders Academy (TBA) and Construction and Energy Institute (CEI) will participate in one of several Prince George’s County Christmas In April projects.  On Saturday, April 28th from 8:30 a.m. 到下午4:30.m. TeamBuilders Academy, CEI, along with MCN Build, Inc. and Artistic Landscaping will provide repairs and beautification to the home of a deserving senior couple in Riverdale, 马里兰.

“We are thrilled to contribute to such a worthy cause as this and give back to our senior community,约翰·戴德威勒说, the program coordinator for TeamBuilders Academy.

Mr. Deadwyler补充道, “The collaborative efforts with MCN Build and Artistic Landscaping are indicative of our daily mantra, 是的，我们可以! 是的，我们会!”

Each semesterTeamBuilders Academy provides a 服务学习 Project that aligns with specific industry sector training. Christmas In April provides participants the unique opportunity to demonstrate skill sets and gain invaluable experience and exposure to the industry. 

About Christmas In April
Christmas in April is a non-denominational volunteer organization that repairs the homes of senior citizens who are either low-income and or/physically challenged so they may live in warmth, safety and independence. After months of planning and preparation, Christmas in April culminates in a one-day repair effort on the last Saturday in April.  This year will be the 30 Year Anniversary for Christmas in April. 在这些年里, 与奉献, hard work and compassion, Christmas in April has repaired 2,583 homes with the help of 87,500 volunteers at an estimated $45.9 million worth of free labor.

关于TeamBuilders
TeamBuilders Academy is a Prince George’s 社区 College Workforce Development program, offering cohort-based accelerated adult career training. Its mission is to provide job readiness-related soft skills training combined with occupational trade-related technical skills training. 在2017财政年度, 97 percent of the academy’s trainees completed the program and 67 percent were paired with local employers. 自成立以来, TBA has developed partnerships with local entities such as Washington Gas, Prince George’s 社区 College, Prince George’s County Public Schools, and other companies in the construction industry to provide training and opportunities for residents of Prince George’s County.  

About Prince George’s 社区 College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of 首页land Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s 社区 College provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, 背景, 和目标. 服务近40人,000 individuals annually, the college is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit the college website at acestes.haoyangchina.com. Prince George’s 社区 College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 市场街3624号, 费城, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.