Thaddeus Stevens College Receives $5,000 from Weis Markets
LANCASTER, PA – Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology recently received a $5,000 donation from Weis Markets, Inc. to be used for K-12 educational programs. This donation, part of the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax (EITC) program, will help to specifically fund the College’s Adopt-a-Kindergarten program in 2015.
“Without the generous support of organizations such as Weis Markets, these programs would not exist,” stated College President Dr. William Griscom, “Thaddeus Stevens College has recognized the need to work with students beginning in kindergarten and then foster these students through the entire education process.”
The Adopt-a-Kindergarten program includes all kindergarten classes, including special needs programs, at Lafayette Elementary, Washing Elementary and George Ross Elementary within the School District of Lancaster. Students from each of the kindergarten classes are visited by members of the College’s faculty and watch presentations discussing various jobs within the fields of trades and technology. Students then visit the College’s campus for a tour of these programs. The entire Adopt-a-Kindergarten program concludes when each students returns to campus for their graduation ceremony. At that time, the College gives the students various gifts, a diploma, and students, dressed in the caps and gowns, are able to hear how maintaining a strong education is of benefit to them. Students who complete the Adopt-a-Kindergarten program are then eligible for a full scholarship to Thaddeus Stevens College upon their successful completion of their education with the School District of Lancaster and upon the successful completion of the application process for Thaddeus Stevens College.
“Thaddeus Stevens believed that education was the great equalizer or, in other words, any person who receives an education, has a fair shot at success,” stated Griscom. “This is why we have established a robust K-12 program and continue to expand upon this each and every year”