Makes it possible for students to pursue their goals.

• Amber Pitts, 2014 Scholarship Recipient, 2015 Nursing Graduate, Registered Nurse at a local hospital
• David Morgan, 2015 Scholarship Recipient, Industrial Systems Technology student, Plans to reenter the workforce with advanced industrial skills

$110,000

Financial assistance provided by the Western Piedmont Foundation annually.

Provides training and educational opportunities for employees.

• Deb Rose received a 2015 Foundation grant to be trained on oral history projects, which she will use to work with students on a service learning project.
• Warren Gruber received a 2014 Foundation grant to purchase a Rapid Prototype Plastics printer, which enabled students to gain experience using 3D printer software.

$35,000

Professional & community development programming provided

Offers the community access to unique learning opportunities.

• Foundation provides the community with four concerts a year from the Western Piedmont Symphony’s resident quartet, Kontras Quartet.
• WPCC students, employees and community members participate in the archeological field school each summer at the Berry Dig site at Joara, a location receiving global attention for its recent discoveries.

2,500

Number of citizens exposed to education-based community events

Makes a difference in our LOCAL community.

• ALL Western Piedmont Foundation funds support local students and initiatives that improve lives and promote growth in our community.
• For every $1 that is invested in a student’s education, the student will gain $2.30 in lifetime income. Also, there will be $7.70 in added state income and social savings for society.

$177.8 Million

Total impact WPCC creates in added regional income

For more information about Western Piedmont Foundation, please visit wpcc.edu/foundation.