With this funding, Trocaire will establish the Cybersecurity Preparation Academy (C-Prep), a high school dual enrollment cybersecurity program where students will earn industry-recognized professional certifications and college credits upon high school graduation. Participating students will also receive the benefit of early assurance admission to Trocaire and advanced standing in its cybersecurity AAS degree program.

“To keep pace with the rapidly growing demand for cybersecurity technicians here in Western New York, the goal of this project is to create an educational pathway to a full-time IT career, especially among diverse students who are currently underrepresented in the technology sector,” said Dr. Jennifer Blickwedehl, associate vice president for academic affairs, Ģ����ý. “Through education and awareness, we also hope to dispel common misconceptions about needing a math or technology background to be successful in an IT career and instead focus on the necessary skills and personality attributes.”

The National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program focuses on the education of technicians for the advanced-technology fields that drive the country’s economy.

Trocaire will partner with two local high schools to offer the program beginning this fall through May 2025. In addition to the courses, Trocaire will also provide professional development and IT instructor training for high school teachers, assist students with individualized support and mentoring, and strengthen students’ connections to the workforce through work-based learning opportunities.

Congressman Brian Higgins said, “This federal grant supports partnerships that prepare young people for jobs in high-demand fields. We commend Trocaire for leading this initiative, training the next generation of Western New York’s workforce, and giving students a jump-start on a promising career.”

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The goal of this partnership is to create a pipeline of students who successfully achieve their Health Sciences diploma and Trocaire certificate or degree to help fill a need for skilled and diverse healthcare workers in Western New York.

There’s a natural synergy between Ģ����ý and Health Sciences Charter School, as both our institutions are committed to education as a path to success, career training and providing qualified graduates to Western New York’s workforce,” said Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D., president, Ģ����ý. “This partnership will help us to reach these goals, while providing a transformative experience for the students on their path towards healthcare careers of achievement and lives of purpose.

As part of the partnership, initial plans include providing Trocaire credit for approved Health Sciences classes, offering select Trocaire classes at the school, and enabling qualified Health Sciences students to take classes at Trocaire in their junior and senior years. For example, this semester Health Sciences students are taking a health disparities class featuring guest Trocaire lecturers. Additional opportunities to expand on the partnership will be explored in the coming months.

I am confident the learning of our Health Sciences students will broaden thanks to the opportunities this partnership with Trocaire will provide, and it will continue to be a priority for all involved,” said Jaime Venning, head of school, Health Sciences Charter School. “Students will embrace their current skill sets and receive college readiness and course credit, all while progressing towards their future aspirations.  I look forward to seeing what this collaboration brings to our students.

The impetus for founding Health Sciences in 2010 was to address the critical shortage of skilled workers for the many health-related positions that remain unfilled in Western New York. With hands-on commitment from local healthcare industry partners, Health Sciences exposes students to healthcare career opportunities through specialized classroom curriculum, laboratory-based researching, mentoring programs and real-world internships.

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Students enrolling in Trocaire directly after graduation from any Western New York Catholic high school will receive a 20% tuition scholarship for the duration of their continuous enrollment at the college.

“Our Catholic and Mercy heritage is the foundation of all we do at Trocaire,” said Chief Enrollment Officer Jacqueline Matheny. “Trocaire believes that education makes possible a life of dignity and self-worth, and we’re excited to offer this scholarship opportunity to those looking to continue their educational journey in a supportive, career-focused environment.”

Trocaire offers certificate, associate degree and bachelor degree programs in healthcare, business, hospitality and technology. The Trocaire community follows in the footsteps of its founding Sisters of Mercy as the institution “meets the unmet need” for students and prepares them for their future professions in growing industries. This occurs through a high level of support, immersive clinical and service learning opportunities, and one-on-one attention from dedicated faculty and staff.

The Catholic high school discount is on tuition only and is applied minus any state, institutional and outside grants/scholarships. Eligible students must maintain a 2.0 GPA. This scholarship will go into effect for students entering Trocaire in the fall 2019 semester.

For more information regarding the Catholic School Scholarship, contact the Ģ����ý Admissions Office at 716-827-2545 or info@trocaire.edu.

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 is a state-funded private-public partnership launched five years ago that will prepare thousands of New York students for high-skills jobs in technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. Trocaire, the , and were chosen as the first P-TECH program in Western New York, one they named HOPE (Health Occupation Pathways to Employment).

The initiative combines high school, college and the professional world to provide students with the necessary skills and education to succeed in their chosen occupations. At Trocaire, possible degrees were all the healthcare arena (Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology and Health Information Technology), an industry that is booming in Western New York.

The goal is for participants to complete their high school diploma and associate degree within six years. Participating high school students are guaranteed admission to Trocaire, and upon graduation will be first in line for a job in the Catholic Health hospital network.

The following officials attended and spoke at the event, congratulating the students on their accomplishments and reflecting on the partnership’s high-level collaboration that has enabled P-TECH HOPE to flourish:

• New York State Senator Tim Kennedy
• City of Buffalo South District Council Member Christopher Scanlon
• New York State Assemblymember Erik Bohen
• Ann Spadone, former superintendent of Lackawanna Public Schools
• Melody Jason, executive director of Instructional Services at Erie 1 BOCES
• Bridget Russo, vice president of Talent Management at Catholic Health

We are so grateful for your support. Congratulations again to our P-TECH students! Check out our many photos from this event in our !

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