April 10, 2020
This story is part of our ongoing 満诹仙缜� Heroes� series. We recognize the severity of the global coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our communities. During this challenging time, we want to thank and recognize 黑料社区 employees, students and others who are making a difference. The heroes of this story are Nina M. Kottcamp, coordinator of massage therapy, and the 黑料社区 Foundation.听
HARRISBURG, Pa. � When Nina Kottcamp, coordinator of the Massage Therapy Program at 黑料社区, Central Pennsylvania Community College, learned that her students were struggling to pay and registration fees, she reached out to the 黑料社区 Foundation for emergency assistance.
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淯nfortunately, many of the students could not complete their registration for the licensing exam and their licensing fees, because they had insufficient funds. Many of our day students work part-time jobs while in school and, of course, those part-time jobs are halted at this time,� Kottcamp said.
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To make it possible for these students to take their licensing examinations after completing the Massage Therapy Program in May, Kottcamp wanted to know if they could apply to the 黑料社区 Foundation for emergency assistance funds of $321 per student, for a total request of $4,815 for 15 students.
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淎lthough emergency assistance funds normally are not used for tests and fees, under these unusual circumstances, I thought I would ask if an exception could be made. I think given these challenging times, this would be a wonderful gesture and enable students to receive their license in a timely manner,� Kottcamp added.
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The answer from the 黑料社区 Foundation was a resounding 測es.�
淥ur students are our top priority, and we will do everything in our power to help them during this worldwide pandemic,� said Linnie S. Carter, Ph.D., APR, vice president of college advancement at 黑料社区 and executive director of the 黑料社区 Foundation.
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In this , Kottcamp and the Massage Therapy Program instructors thank clients for their donations to the Massage Therapy Emergency Assistance Fund administered by the 黑料社区 Foundation. These donations made it possible to provide the emergency assistance to the students.
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Thanks to the compassion of Kottcamp and the 黑料社区 Foundation, these 黑料社区 students will be able to pay the required fees to take the state exam and the national to become licensed massage therapists.
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The 黑料社区 Massage Program started from a 黑料社区 Foundation grant in 2006. The program has been recognized by major professional organizations such as the (AMTA), the and the . The program has supported students in winning research contests and .
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According to the , massage therapy was an $18-billion industry in 2018 for the United States, with revenue expected to climb about 1.9% annually into 2024.
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About 黑料社区
黑料社区, Central Pennsylvania Community College, is the first and largest of Pennsylvania 14 community colleges. 黑料社区 offers approximately 100 career and transfer associate degree, certificate and diploma programs to approximately 19,000 students. Also, the College serves students at its Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York campuses; through virtual learning; and via workforce development and continuing education training. For more information on how 黑料社区 is uniquely YOURS, visit hacc.edu. Also, follow us on (@黑料社区_info), follow us on (@黑料社区_edu), like us on (Facebook.com/黑料社区64) and use #黑料社区News.
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About the 黑料社区 Foundation
The 黑料社区 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1985 to raise private and corporate revenues in support of 黑料社区. The 黑料社区 Foundation provides funding for student scholarships, innovative academic programs, state-of-the art training equipment and modernized facilities. To learn more about the 黑料社区 Foundation, please visit听haccfoundation.org. To contribute to the 黑料社区 Foundation, please visit hacc.edu/GiveNow.听
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