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$8 Million U.S. Shipbuilding Grant Awarded to Partners: Delaware County Community College, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and a Regional Higher Education Consortium

(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—A public/private partnership—led by Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and shipbuilder Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI)—has been awarded an $8 million federal grant over four years to create an innovative, new model of education and training for U.S. shipbuilding that will include sending U.S. instructors and workers overseas to learn advanced… View Article

With the Right Support, Parenting Students Thrive at Community College

(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—Community college students juggle a lot, often pairing college studies with full-time or part-time jobs. Those who are parenting children or teens at home can find the balancing act particularly challenging. Delaware County Community College addresses the needs of parenting students in a multitude of ways, helping them take advantage of… View Article

State and Local Lawmakers, College Supporters Join Dr. Cronin in Discussion about New Southeast Center

More than 75 attendees participated in “Coffee and Conversations with Dr. Cronin,” held on DCCC’s Marple Campus, including College Trustees and DCCC Educational Foundation Board members as well as local partners such as Visit Delco, Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, Sharon Bank, and other community organizations and employers invested in workforce development… View Article

48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy

(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15 during a ceremony held at Sun Valley High School in Aston. The graduation class included nine newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), five Upper Darby Police Department officers and… View Article

DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—Delaware County Community College has signed a new transfer agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) that will create a smooth and affordable path for DCCC students who have earned an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Art-Studio, Graphic Design or Photography. PCA&D is a four-year, private art… View Article

Villanova University Chef Talks Careers with DCCC Culinary Arts Students

(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—Culinary job opportunities are heating up in Pennsylvania—especially in Delaware and Chester Counties, where culinary arts is a high priority occupation. DCCC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies Program is all about connecting students to those opportunities. Last month Villanova University’s culinary director and executive chef Christopher Wiseley visited DCCC Culinary Arts students… View Article