AT&T contributes $2,500 to WCC to support veterans' education
By From staff reports
Published in News on June 12, 2015 1:46 PM
AT&T recently contributed $2,500 to Wayne Community College as a show of support of veterans and their families seeking to pursue a college education.
Wayne Aycock, chairman of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, praised WCC for providing educational opportunities in the county and the region.
WCC President Dr. Kay Albertson said the community support for the college and its scholarship programs is essential.
"For many of our students, the opportunity to receive a scholarship is vital for their being able to continue their education," she said. "Contributions like this, as well as support from key leaders like Commissioner Aycock, send a strong message of encouragement that the community supports their commitment and work."
AT&T has a tradition of supporting education, such as through its ASPIRE program, and $350 million effort to help build the workforce of tomorrow by encouraging students to continue their education to prepare for workforce success.
In addition, supporting American military personnel has long been part of AT&T's corporate heritage.
"We are pleased to be able to provide these scholarship funds as a token of our esteem for those who have worn the country's uniform, as well as our appreciation for the families which have supported them," said John Lyon, AT&T regional director for external affairs.
"For more than 85 years, we've been dedicated to supporting active military personnel, their families and veterans through charitable contributions, event and program sponsorships, to hiring military veterans and to maintaining policies that support reservists when they are called to active duty."