Susquehanna Valley - Community Education Project

You have arrived at the website dedicated to forward the effort to establish a new Susquehanna Valley Community College that would serve Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties.

Posted 1/27/2011

Obama Supports Community Colleges in State of the Union Address  In his State of the Union Address on January 27th, President Obama called for the investment in jobs, skills, and education by urging the Senate to pass a bill that supports Community Colleges, stating Community Colleges are a “career pathway” to many.

President Obama also expressed his wishes to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to focus on college access and affordability through the increase of Pell grants and tax credits.

“… I urge the Senate to follow the House and pass a bill that will revitalize our community colleges, which are a career pathway to the children of so many working families.

View his quotes regarding Community Colleges and to read more click here.

YOU are an important voice in this ambitious and exciting project.  YOUR participation in this pioneering endeavor is urgent so please browse this site, contribute your comments, questions, concerns through Video Forum and SVCC Talk and send the Petition Letter to your county commissioners.  OUR cumulative efforts as the residents and voters of Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties will build the bridge to our regional emergence and prosperity through the creation of our Susquehanna Valley Community College.

Listen to WKOK Leaders and Lawmakers with

John Shipman and Lenaire Ahlum

AdvancePA: Community Colleges Leading the Way! This statewide campaign is calling on policymakers and candidates to make expanding opportunities at community colleges an economic priority in Pennsylvania. Community college leaders, students, and community members are voicing their concerns about the role these accessible and affordable education options can, and should play in strengthening the economy and quality of life throughout the state. We thank you for taking the time to learn more about how you can help AdvancePA! Don’t forget to sign the petition!

http://www.advancepa.net/

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“I am presently an LPN working in the Emergency Department at Geisinger Medical Center with hopes and dreams of someday becoming an RN, but unfortunately for me, I fall within all the categories mentioned above. My family and I live in Selinsgrove, and the most convenient program available to me is…. In order to attend … I would have to pay almost forty thousand dollars for tuition, and quit my job, which would then cause my family to be without health insurance. My other option requires a minimum of a one hour commute to Harrisburg, Williamsport, or Luzerne Community College. I am certain that an affordable and convenient program geared towards the working healthcare professional would be widely valued by both prospective nursing students and the vast amount of employers within our community.” -Bridget F. Selinsgrove, PA

“First generation college students, adult students returning to school, high school drop outs searching for a better future. It’s not easy, you need assistance from your family, and friends, and sometimes, that help is just not around. A Community College is exactly what we need in the Susquehanna Valley, it is a COLLEGE that involves and includes the COMMUNITY, making brighter futures and helping those who want to help themselves, but are just to afraid to look for help, or just don’t know where to turn. Let’s create these futures, lets make Susquehanna Valley Community College more than just a topic of conversation…Let’s make it happen. Accessible and affordable education, SVCC, doesn’t it sound good?”   -Marie L. Selinsgrove, PA

“You’re very welcome. I believe a community college in Sunbury will be the beginning of a positive economic turnaround in our community. Good paying jobs follow good education. Please, keep me informed of the status of the community college. Good luck with your efforts and if there is anything else I can do please let me know.”  -Mike