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Medical Assisting student Debra (Katt) Fisher was recently presented with the 2020 Leadership Award. Her professor's nomination reads: "Katt Fischer is the president of Club M Ed. She is always leading the students in fundraisers and in the philanthropic projects of our group. She has volunteered to help 'newer' students with venipunctures and studying for the phlebotomy exam. Katt is willing to help students study in any area of the phlebotomy or medical assisting programs. ...Her enthusiasm greatly supports the MA and phlebotomy programs and motivates students to participate." Congratulations, Katt! Learn more about Central Penn's Medical Assisting program here: CentralPenn.edu/ma

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Central Penn College have signed an agreement that grants graduates of four Central Penn undergraduate degree programs admittance to select Harrisburg University graduate programs.

"I am proud that I got my degree. I am proud to be the first one in my family with a college degree. I currently work at Abraxas Academy in Harrisburg, a probation school for juveniles. All my life, I faced obstacles, so I knew that I wanted to help others once I graduated." - Devon Dorsey, ’16, Criminal Justice

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Did you know that Central Penn College offers a 9 month, 18-credit Phlebotomy Technician certificate program that prepares you for a high-demand career?

We're just an hour away from this great event. There's still time to register! The Workforce is changing How will you prepare your kids? The demands of today’s workforce are ever-changing, and that makes it difficult for parents and students to understand what their options are. This webinar will feature educators and others sharing information about those options.

My career path since graduation can be described, in one word, fast, says Chris Adams, who graduated from Central Penn College with a medical assisting (MA) degree. When I starting applying to MA jobs, I was asked for an interview very quickly and hired just as fast.

Did you know that nearly half of all college students suffer from food insecurity?

Phlebotomy jobs are projected to increase by 17% through 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Source: https://bit.ly/2M2vbwj

Although Central Penn College’s Allied Health pinning ceremony didn’t take place this fall because of COVID, the college celebrated the students who achieved this major milestone in their education. For students in the Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs, the pins symbolize the successful completion of the academic portion of their program. These students are recognized for their hard work and dedication to studying for their field. Each pin signifies that the knowledge and skills the students have learned will be used to identify and meet the needs of those for whom they act as caregivers. Central Penn College also recognizes the families and friends of these students for the support that they have given during the students’ educations.

Congratulations to all of the Central Penn College students who were named to the Dean’s List for the 2020 fall term. Of the students who took classes in the summer, 36% made the Dean’s List. Fun Fact: Of the students on the current Dean’s List, 61% are repeaters, having made the Dean’s List during a previous term. Impressive!

After 11 weeks of fundraising, collecting donations and volunteering, the results for Central Penn College’s KnightQuest: Combat Hunger are in. The philanthropic campaignpowered by 25 teams of students, employees, alumni and community membersraised $7,400, collected more than 3,000 donated items and contributed over 100 volunteer hours to fight food insecurity in central Pennsylvania.

Although our Central Penn sports teams were on hold, intramural sports were alive and well. Just before midterms, students got to kick back and take their shot at some friendly inter-campus competitions. Read the full recap below!

The Central Penn College Knights are pleased to announce a new initiative called "Alumni Spotlight: Where Are They Now?" These interviews aim to highlight the post-graduation achievements of our accomplished former student-athletes. The first installment features men's basketball standout Devon Dorsey '16.

Each spring, members of Central Penn's Art Club create an environmentally themed graffiti wall, which is then installed in the Student Fellowship Area. The Art Club recently stepped up to keep the tradition alive make sure that 2020 was still represented!

Be sure to check out Episode 41 of The Knight Way on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xIDaY7_uVoM