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Summertime is here! There’s still time to enroll at Montgomery County Community College for the fall semester, so beat the heat and learn more about all of the bright opportunities available.
To address the demand for health care workers, teachers and first-responders, MCCC will host a series of open house events on Aug. 2, 9 and 10 at its Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses for students interested in these careers to learn more about programs at the College.
Since the pandemic, the nation has been facing a shortage of nurses, teachers and police officers, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has acknowledged the impact of this shortage in Pennsylvania and the importance of filling the vacancies for these vital occupations. For more than 50 years, Montco has been educating students in these and related occupations, providing them with the skills and knowledge to excel in their fields.
At MCCC, students in these fields are leading the way. In the Nursing field, 94.12 percent of MCCC students passed the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). In comparison, the state average pass rate is 88.21 percent; and the national average is 80.63 percent. The Municipal Police Academy celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has successfully graduated 4,100 new police officers in that time. MCCC offers Education in the Early Years (birth through fourth grade), Education in the Middle Years (fourth through eighth grades) and Secondary Education associate degree programs.
MCCC will host its first open house Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center on Blue Bell Campus. Prospective students will learn about MCCC’s Health Sciences programs and tour the clinical spaces on campus, The event will also include an Admissions presentation, information on Financial Aid, and other student services available during a student’s time studying here. Guests will receive information on how to apply, prepare to be a student, and register for classes in time for the fall term.
Programs include Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science and Wellness, Health and Fitness, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Office Assistant, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Public Health, Radiography and Surgical Technology.
“We try to set it up close as possible as a one stop shop,” said Iain Campbell, Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment. “If you’ve applied to MCCC, come learn about the programs we have. A majority of faculty will be in attendance. There will be staff on hand to guide you through an application, and fast track you to make an appointment with an advisor and get registered before the beginning of the fall semester. Students will also be able to collect information from Career Services, Student Services, Disability Services, Campus Life and Athletics. Information for all aspects of the College.”
“Often times in the Health Sciences space, prospective students don’t know there are a large array of options that don’t necessarily take a long time to complete to obtain gainful employment,” said Michael Harcum, Director of Admissions. “We even have many different programs that often take less than a year to complete such as Massage Therapy, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy and more.”
The next open house event will take place Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 2-3:30 p.m. in South Hall Commons of Pottstown Campus. Prospective students interested in learning more about a career in Health Sciences, Education, Public Service, or Criminal Justice are invited to the open house to learn about these program. There will also be information about how to join the Municipal Police Academy program. Students will receive information about Admissions, Student Services and Financial Aid.
Programs highlighted at the event include Education in the Early Years, Education in the Middle Years, Secondary Education, Criminal Justice, Public Safety Administration, Municipal Police Academy, Advanced Modality, Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science and Wellness, Health and Fitness, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Office Assistant, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Public Health, Radiography, Surgical Technology.
“We’re going to have all three departments in the newly renovated South Hall Commons,” said Campbell. “Students will get an idea of what it’s like to be student here. Faculty members on Pottstown Campus will serve as representatives of their individual programs. South Hall has a fitness center, game room, library, café—everything students need on a college campus.”
“The great news is if you come to this event to learn more about our programs and see something you like,” said Harcum, “there is still time to register for fall semester at either campus or from the convenience of home online.”
Lastly, on Thursday, Aug. 10, MCCC will host the Education and Criminal Justice Summer Open House from 4-6 p.m. in Parkhouse Hall on Blue Bell Campus. Students interested in these programs are invited to the event to learn more about them. There will also be information about how to join the Municipal Police Academy program.
Programs featured include Education in the Early Years, Education in the Middle Years, Secondary Education, Criminal Justice, Public Safety Administration, and the Municipal Police Academy.
Students will have an opportunity to register for the fall semester at the open house. Information about student services, disability services, financial aid will all be available. Students will also be put on a fast track to a schedule a meeting with an academic advisor. The event will include a tour of campus.
“For the August 10th open house, students will have a chance to connect with faculty and staff to discuss Education and law enforcement job opportunities and what it takes to be successful in those areas of high need and high demand,” said Harcum. ‘We are excited to showcase our beautiful Blue Bell Campus as well, which includes our smart classrooms, the police municipal academy, the fitness center, and much more.”
“Municipal Police Academy coordinator and long-time instructor Stephen Salera will be on hand for anyone interested in joining or getting information about joining the police force or a career in law enforcement. Likewise, the dean of Business and Professional Studies will answer questions about Criminal Justice. The head of the Education Department will talk about how to get on track to an accredited degree program and teaching students within four years.”
For more information about each summer open house event, visit mc3.edu/openhouse or contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] or call 215-641-6551.
