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TeamWork Education Foundation commits $200,000 in scholarships to Palm Beach State College students
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The Foundation for Palm Beach State College has announced a new partnership with the
TeamWork Education Foundation that will provide $200,000 in scholarships over the
next two years to students pursuing Associate in Science degrees on the Palm Beach
Gardens campus.
The initiative will support a cohort of TeamWork Scholarship recipients with financial
assistance, academic coaching, tutoring, and career counseling designed to prepare
them for workforce success or continued education.
Over the past 13 years, TeamWork has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships
to students across Palm Beach County. “PBSC is a tremendous resource in the community
and this new partnership helps build a stronger local talent pipeline for the county’s
growing workforce,” said Teamwork Education Foundation President Patti Lehrhoff. “Our
foundation has allied ourselves with one of the crown jewels of Palm Beach County.”
Andria Cunningham, vice president of advancement at Palm Beach State and CEO of the
Foundation for Palm Beach State College, said the collaboration extends beyond traditional
financial aid. “We are grateful for TeamWork Education’s support of our students,
not just through scholarships but through mentorships,” Cunningham said. “The support
they provide ensures our students are prepared for a successful transition into the
world of work.”
For biotechnology student Mike Chaprone, originally from Haiti, the scholarship has
been life-changing. “I work full-time overnight security at a hospital, then go straight
to class,” Chaprone said. “The scholarship eased a huge financial burden and allows
me to focus on finishing my degree and pursuing genetics research.”
Amanda Shenkman, 24, also studying biotechnology, said the scholarship keeps her goal
within reach. “After I graduate, I hope to work in a lab,” Shenkman said. “This support
means I can keep going and build a career I’m passionate about.”
Electrical power technology student Jacob Delgado said the program helped him find
direction. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I started college,” Delgado said.
“Now I want to work in instrumentation and control—maybe on power turbines.”
For Tulita Dacosta, 22, the first in her family to attend college, the scholarship
opened doors she never thought possible. “I always dreamed of building engines for
cars,” Dacosta said. “I’m working at Publix while going to school, and this scholarship
is everything to me because it means I can finish my education and hopefully realize
my dream.”
Since its founding, TeamWork Education Foundation has supported more than $1 million
in scholarships for Palm Beach County students. Its mission is to help students achieve
their educational goals while strengthening the region’s workforce.
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