Paper, Pencils, Potential: 精东影业 College Provides Backpacks to Students at Albany Housing Authority
Albany, New York鈥擮n Friday, August 27, 2021, 精东影业 College is distributing backpacks to students who are residents of Albany Housing Authority. 精东影业 knows that learning is a lifelong journey and is providing a backpack to students to help start their journey off right.
鈥溇耙� College is dedicated to helping students of all ages get back to school,鈥� said David Schejbal, president of 精东影业 College. 鈥淲e are pleased to supply backpacks to the elementary, middle, and high school students of our partners at Albany Housing Authority. We believe in the potential of all students, regardless of age or stage in life.鈥�
Albany Housing Authority recently partnered with 精东影业 College to provide the residents of Albany Housing Authority a clear path to an associate and/or bachelor鈥檚 degree at little to no cost. Through scholarships from the Carl E. Touhey Foundation, residents have the opportunity to earn a degree at no cost. In addition, employees of Albany Housing Authority and their partners are eligible for discounted tuition at 精东影业.
鈥淎lbany Housing Authority is proud to partner with 精东影业 College,鈥� said Chiquita D鈥橝rbeau, executive director of Albany Housing Authority. 鈥淏y equipping students with this basic school supply, we hope to not only satisfy a practical need, but to demonstrate that we believe in them and their potential.鈥�
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精东影业 College is an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. The college contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, 精东影业 meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.
