United Way Partnership Helps Educate Area Teachers

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unitedway_portercountyUnited Way Northwest Indiana and University of Phoenix announce new scholarship

In partnership with the United Way in Northwest Indiana, University of Phoenix and its Northwest Indiana Campus today announced that it will provide a full-tuition scholarship to be put toward a four-year bachelor’s degree. The scholarship is part of the new United Way Success By 6 Scholarship for early childhood education workers in Northwest Indiana seeking to advance their careers.

The full-tuition scholarship can be used for new students in the Bachelor’s of Science in Education or a Transition to Teaching Certification program at the University’s campus in Merrillville at 8401 Ohio Street.

“I’m fortunate to have been part of the Success By 6 Steering Committee since United Way started the program here,” said Jennifer Khadivar, campus director for University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus. “It is important that we help set up our students for a successful future and prepare them to pass that educational success on to their students.”

The Success By 6 program is dedicated to improving conditions within the Northwest Indiana community to make sure children are physically, emotionally and intellectually prepared to enter the first grade, when they’re six years old. One element of the program’s strategy is to provide professional development for those working in early childhood education.

“Teachers have a tremendous impact in the early years of a child’s life,” said Sharon Kish, United Way of Porter County president. “We are grateful to the University of Phoenix for partnering with the United Way Success By 6 Initiative.”

Interested applicants can get more information and apply online at www.phoenix.edu/i-scholarships. Applications are due by March 1, 2012. For additional information, contact leslie@unitedwaypc.org.

University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus offers four Bachelor of Science in Education programs, two Transition to Teaching certificate programs and three Master of Arts in Education programs. The rigorous curriculum provided in these programs meets academic requirements for state licensure and focuses on theory, instructional methods, classroom management, assessment and diversity. The bachelors and certificate programs include field experiences and a full-time student teaching experience.

For more information about University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus, call (219) 794-1500 or visit www.phoenix.edu.

About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning can help students pursue personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S., as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.

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