Project Hope
Project Hope (Health Profession Opportunity Grant) is an income eligible program designed to connect participants with a student coach who collaborates with them on a path to academic success and provide ongoing guidance and support. If you are struggling and want a career in healthcare but don't think it's possible to go to school, call us toll free today:
1-877-343-6301
Programs available at Kent State University at East Liverpool and Kent State University at Salem include:
Program |
Coach |
| ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) | John Brkic, 330-382-7519, jbrkic@egcc.edu |
| OTA (Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology) | Chris Shaw, 330-382-7402, cshaw@egcc.edu |
| PTA (Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Technology) | Chris Shaw, 330-382-7402, cshaw@egcc.edu |
| RadTech (Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology) | Lori Beulah, 330-337-4225, lbeulah@egcc.edu |
| STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) | Chris Shaw, 330-382-7402, cshaw@egcc.edu |
Please Note: Eligible participants must be accepted into the program of their choice to receive assistance.
Scholarships may be available for Non-Pell grant eligible programs (STNA).
Program Perks:
- Transportation Assistance
- Emergency Funding
- Linkage to Community Support Services
- HOPE Rewards Program
Project Hope, funded by a federal grant, has three main objectives to be achieved by September 2015:
- To assist 200 students in obtaining an Associate Degree from a health program.
- To assist 600 students in obtaining a Certificate in a health field.
- To assist 800 individuals in becoming employed.
