Kissimmee, FL – NUC University Florida Technical College (NUC FTC) recibió el premio Community Impact Award 2024 de Career Education Review (CER), la publicación oficial de la organización Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU). El honor reconoce las contribuciones de NUC FTC a la educación y su impacto en la comunidad.
“En NUC University Florida Technical College estamos muy orgullosos de poder aportar a nuestra comunidad a través NUC FTC Cares. NUC FTC Cares es nuestra iniciativa de responsabilidad social corporativa,”, dijo el Dr. James Michael Burkett, presidente de NUC University Florida Technical College. “Durante los últimos seis años, bajo NUC FTC Cares hemos trabajado en más de 200 proyectos comunitarios, un hito logrado gracias a nuestras asociaciones con organizaciones sin fines de lucro y organizaciones deportivas, incluyendo Orlando Magic, Miami Dolphins y Tampa Bay Rays”.
El compromiso de NUC FTC con el servicio comunitario se ejemplifica en su evento anual de regreso a clases, una iniciativa emblemática que ha proporcionado más de 40,000 mochilas gratis llenas de útiles escolares a estudiantes en Florida durante la última década.
“Los premios de este año celebran a los líderes visionarios que transforman nuestra industria, a los educadores que inspiran a sus estudiantes a diario, a las instituciones que tienen un poderoso impacto en la comunidad y a las escuelas que fomentan asociaciones innovadoras con los empleadores”, dijo Jenny Faubert, editora de Career Education Review. “Las personas homenajeadas representan lo mejor que la educación postsecundaria tiene para ofrecer”.
Este reconocimiento destaca la dedicación de NUC FTC al utilizar la educación como catalizador para un cambio positivo en la comunidad, mientras promueve al mismo el éxito estudiantil.
NUC University Florida Technical College recognized with community impact award
Kissimmee, FL – NUC University Florida Technical College (NUC FTC) has been awarded the 2024 Community Impact Award by Career Education Review (CER), the official publication of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU). This honor recognizes NUC FTC’s exceptional contributions to career education and its meaningful impact on communities nationwide.
“We take great pride in the significant and lasting difference NUC University Florida Technical College has made in communities throughout Florida through our corporate social responsibility initiative, NUC FTC Cares,” said Dr. James Michael Burkett, President of NUC University Florida Technical College. “Over the past six years, NUC FTC has completed more than 200 community-based projects, a milestone achieved through strong partnerships with local nonprofits and major sports organizations, including the Orlando Magic, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Rays.”
NUC FTC’s commitment to community service is exemplified by its annual back-to-school event, a signature initiative that has provided over 40,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students statewide over the past decade.
“This year’s awards celebrate visionary leaders transforming the field, educators who inspire their students daily, institutions making a powerful community impact, and schools fostering innovative employer partnerships,” said Jenny Faubert, Editor of Career Education Review. “These award winners represent the very best of what career education has to offer.”
This recognition highlights FTC’s dedication to using education as a catalyst for positive community change while promoting student success.