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NPC tells Snowflake council about new degrees, scholarships and skills center opening
Summary
NPC representatives told the council the college is celebrating its 50th anniversary, introducing new associate and bachelor degrees including early childhood education, awarded roughly $100,000 in scholarships available via a single application, and will open a skills center on Oct. 17 with Snowflake student participation.
At the Oct. 3 meeting, Betsyann Wilson delivered the NPC Friends and Family report, highlighting the college’s 50th anniversary and program expansions. Wilson said NPC has new associate and bachelor degree pathways, including a bachelor’s in early childhood education, and noted about $100,000 in scholarships have been awarded and that many scholarships can be accessed through a single application; staff provide training on the application process.
Wilson and representatives also promoted upcoming college events. She urged residents to watch NPC social media for celebration details and promoted the fall production of Hello Dolly with performances on Nov. 10, 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. Chato Hazelbaker reported enrollment was "up 2-3%" and invited the community to the opening of the white mountain campus skills center on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m., with tours and demonstrations and 20–25 Snowflake students expected to attend.
No formal council action was taken on the report; the presentation was informational. Councilmembers welcomed the outreach and the scholarship opportunities for local students.
