Schell Games Partners with Community College of Allegheny County to Create Apprenticeship Program for Those Aspiring to Join the Game Industry
Schell Games, the largest full-service educational and entertainment game development company in the United States, today announced a partnership with Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) to create the Schell Games Apprenticeship Program (SGAP), a hybrid training curriculum that will guide aspiring gaming professionals through a three-year Associate Degree in Multimedia Programming, Simulation, and Gaming.
Community College of Allegheny County’s COVID Mitigation Effort Makes Strides to Modernize Campus Infrastructure with Intelligent Lighting Technologies to Help Create Healthy, Safe and Energy Efficient Learning Environments
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) announced it is modernizing buildings across its four campuses and the West Hills Center, as well as its building automation system, with occupancy sensing, improved LED lighting control systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) platform as part of a COVID-19 mitigation initiative and infrastructure upgrade from Enlighted, a part of Building Robotics Inc., a Siemens company. Funded by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and accelerated by the need to help minimize COVID-19 exposure, the implementation will help increase the health and safety for students, faculty, staff and the community while shaping a smart, connected campus prepared for the future.
CCAC To Hold a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, February 9, for Prospective Students, Their Families and Friends
The Community College of Allegheny County will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, February 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event will provide prospective students, their family members and friends with an opportunity to learn more about CCAC, the college's admissions process, academic program options, financial aid, student engagement opportunities and more.
Allegheny County Dr. Charles J. Martoni Endowed Scholarship Will Help Students in Need
The Community College of Allegheny County is pleased to announce the Allegheny County Dr. Charles J. Martoni Endowed Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship supported by a $10 million allocation from Allegheny County and offered through the CCAC Educational Foundation. The scholarship will further CCAC's mission of providing affordable access to high-quality career and transfer education.
CCAC and Kane Community Living Centers Collaborate on Program To Help Fill Need for CNAs
The Community College of Allegheny County and Kane Community Living Centers are collaborating on a new CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) training program to help meet the urgent need in the region for CNAs. The program is free to qualified Allegheny County residents who want to become nurse aides. CNAs are vital members of every health care team and are responsible for the direct care of the patients, clients or residents of the facility or agency where they work.
CCAC Students Interested in a Technology Career Can Apply for a TechWise Scholarship; Applications for Google-Sponsored Training Program Due Jan. 31.
The Community College of Allegheny County is offering an extraordinary opportunity for students who are interested in a career in technology. TechWise, a Google-sponsored training program, is being made available for free to 20 students enrolled at CCAC, one of only five colleges in the nation participating in the program.