January 2024 HACC Yeah®! News

Welcome to our newsletter, HACC Yeah®! News

We are grateful for the support received from you, our beloved HACC community, in 2023 and years past. As we move forward in this new year, our purpose remains - we are here to impact HACC students. We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support HACC students.

The image above features HACC students performing at the 2023 HACC Business Performance Day.

Please contact foundation@hacc.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.

Thank you!

2024 HACC Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award

Special Call for Distinguished Alumni Award Nominees

In honor of HACC’s 60th anniversary in 2024, the HACC Alumni Association will recognize 60 exceptional alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

HACC alumni, it’s time to turn on your own spotlight and celebrate your success and achievements. We invite you to “toot your own horn” and nominate yourself for the 2024 HACC Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award. If you exemplify the HACC "spirit" in your personal life, professional achievements and community service, please complete a nomination form.

Update on HACC's New Website Design

Look for HACC website updates coming in 2024!

The HACC website (www.hacc.edu) is being revamped! HACC yeah!

As part of this process, the web team will begin implementing recommendations from the extensive user research and testing that were completed.

What does this mean for our website visitors? You can expect the following to occur from January 2024 and until June 2024:

Many webpages will be moved to new areas of the website.
Many links and webpages will be updated, removed or added.
The navigation will be updated.
Additional landing pages will be created.
New graphics, banners and buttons will be added to various webpages.
A new look and feel will be implemented.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please complete and submit this online form:

www.hacc.edu/feedback

Thank you!

HACC Foundation

HACC Students Embark on a New Year Thanks to Generous Donors

Many students can continue their education this year thanks to donors who generously donated to the HACC Foundation in 2023. THANK YOU!

In the year ahead, we will continue focusing on the greatest areas of need for our students like expanding HACC’s dental programs, supporting English as a Second Language (ESL) students and helping first-generation college students. To learn more, please visit hacc.edu/GreatestNeed.

Thank you for making a difference!

Donors’ Impact on Academic Programs

HACC Foundation Donors Fund the GED and Skilled Training Academy

The HACC Foundation donors generously funded the GED and Skilled Training Academy. This initiative aimed to support low-income Harrisburg residents who wanted to earn their GED while providing them with occupational skills training and job readiness support.

Thirty deserving participants were able to complete at least one of the following HACC programs for free:

Individualized GED instruction and testing in all four GED subjects
College and career readiness training through the S.T.E.P. Academy
OSHA Certification
CPR Certification
Specialized Occupational Workforce Certification in the Phlebotomy Technician Program
Specialized Occupational Workforce Certification in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining

Moreover, the students received ongoing academic support, job placement assistance, continuing education, financial aid guidance, Google Chromebooks, course textbooks, scientific calculators, Act 33 & 34 clearances and program-required uniforms.

The GED and Skilled Training Academy significantly impacted the lives of the participants and their families. They can now earn a living wage and have the option of continuing their post-secondary education.

You Can Positively Impact Lives by Serving on the HACC Foundation Board of Directors

The HACC Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 1985 to raise funds in support of HACC, is seeking professional, ethical, knowledgeable and hard-working individuals to join its Board of Directors.

The Board raises funds for the College; directs the business and financial affairs; and serves as the policy-making body of the HACC Foundation. The Board is comprised of business and community leaders who are committed to raising funds for HACC students, programs and facilities.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for membership on the HACC Foundation Board. Applications are accepted any time and should be submitted using an online application.

To see why others enjoy serving on the HACC Foundation Board, please view these photographs.

For more information on the HACC Foundation, visit haccfoundation.org.

Fundraiser in Support of HACC Students

Please Mark YOUR Calendar and Join Us!

Ready to hit the road? HACC’s Alumni Association and AAA Travel have partnered to offer a one-day iconic trip to New York, where you’ll grab a slice of New York’s finest pizza and explore the Coney Island Boardwalk! Don’t worry… There won’t be a hot dog eating contest.

These trips benefit HACC students! What’s better than eating some pizza and changing lives, destinies and family trees?

If you or someone you know are interested in this experience, please visit hacc.edu/Alumni/UpcomingTrips.

Upcoming Events

Join Us For Events at HACC!

You are invited to participate in the exciting HACC events we have coming up.

Please visit the HACC Events Calendar for more information. We will see you there!

HACC Alumni Association

Reconnect with YOUR Alumni Association

Are you #HACCproud to be a graduate of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College? If so, we are proud to have you as a member of the HACC Alumni Association. To join the Alumni Association or update your contact information, please complete this form. Thank you!

We Want To Hear From You!

HACC is Hiring, So Come Join Us!

HACC is looking for high-performing professionals ready to serve and transform the lives of students.

If you are interested in being a part of the HACC employee community, please visit our career site to view available positions.

Be Loud and #HACCproud!

Do you love HACC? Do you want everyone to know it? Please share your story with us and help others see how HACC can be the right choice for them!

We want to hear about how HACC impacted your life and the people who helped you on your path to success.

It only takes a few minutes to share your story, but taking the time to share your experience can have a lasting impact on someone else. Don’t be shy - please go to hacc.edu/Stories today!

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