Penn College Dual Enrollment programs benefit from JSSB gift

Jersey Shore State Bank recently made a gift to support Penn College Dual Enrollment, a program that allows academically qualified high school and career and technology education center students to take Penn College courses tuition-free during their regular school day.

The bank provided a $7,000 gift to the program through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.

Penn College Dual Enrollment works with nearly 70 high schools and career and technology centers across Pennsylvania, allowing more than 2,000 students to earn over 7,000 Penn College credits.

“Jersey Shore State Bank’s investment in Penn College Dual Enrollment empowers high school students to experience the vast opportunities of an applied technology education,” said Elizabeth A. Biddle, Penn College’s senior director of grant management. “We are grateful for steadfast commitment to tomorrow’s workforce.”

“Jersey Shore State Bank is committed to investing in the local community and region,” said Garrett Sanner, regional president. “Providing a tax credit gift to support Penn College Dual Enrollment, providing the opportunity for high school students to access college courses is a win-win-win for the students, the community, the college and Jersey Shore State Bank.”

Jersey Shore State Bank, which has provided support to Penn College for over 40 years, is a member of the Visionary Society ($100,000-$499,999) on the college’s Donor Wall, which pays permanent tribute to the individuals, families, organizations and businesses who have made significant contributions to the college.

The Penn College Foundation is approved as an Educational Improvement Organization under the EITC program administered by the state Department of Community & Economic Development.

Those wishing to explore giving opportunities at Penn College may visit the College Relations giving site or call 570-320-8020.

For more about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education and a special mission affiliate of Penn State, visit www.pct.edu, email the Admissions Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.