Scholarships part of a growing workforce
solutions relationship between Heartland and Concorde
KANSAS
CITY, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde
Career Colleges and Heartland Dental today announced the national
recipients of the 2024 Heartland Dental Hygiene Scholarships, a
$2,500 awards package to 18 students
who demonstrate exceptional dedication, passion, and potential in
the field of dental hygiene.
"We are grateful for our growing
relationship with Heartland, and their investment in our students
and dental programs."
Heartland Dental is one of the largest dental support
organizations in the nation and a longtime partner with Concorde to
help address the need for dental hygienists. This is the third year
Heartland has awarded scholarships to Concorde students, with the
latest round bringing the total to $125,000.
"Heartland Dental remains steadfast in our commitment to
cultivating the next generation of dental hygienists. These
incredible professionals play a vital role in oral health, and
those who choose this path have the potential to make a lasting
impact on people's lives," said Cathy
Telles, Campus Recruiting Manager for Heartland Dental. "In
recognition of their invaluable contributions, we are honored to
partner with Concorde to present the 2024 Heartland Dental Hygiene
Scholarships. These scholarships will empower hygienists to pursue
continuing education, refine their leadership skills, and emerge as
mentors within their communities."
Since 2021, Heartland Dental has sponsored dental hygiene labs
and graduate pinning ceremonies at Concorde's Grand Prairie, Orlando and Tampa campuses, as well as Concorde's
pediatric community events that offer free services. To date, the
organization has hired 144 Concorde dental hygiene graduates.
Added Kevin Prehn, president of
Concorde Career Colleges: "Heartland has an innovative approach to
creating pathways to employment for future dental hygienists,
including student support and mentorship, and investing in the
advancement of their own employees. Partnerships like ours truly
exemplify successful workforce solutions. We are grateful for our
growing relationship with Heartland, and their investment in our
students and dental programs."
The 18 Concorde Career College/Concorde
Career Institute recipients of individual $2,500 scholarships include:
- Amber Ames, Aurora
- Mary Nicole Doughty, Aurora
- Chrisondra Douglas, Dallas
- Vannessa De La Torre,
Dallas
- Zahra Fayz, Grand Prairie
- Melisa Kounas, Grand Prairie
- Cierra Paige Windham,
Jacksonville
- Taylin Hoover, Kansas City
- Jennifer Staton, Kansas
City
- Brittney Clark, Memphis
- Marisa Franklin, Memphis
- Elana Willis, Memphis
- Lorna Martinez Rivera,
Orlando
- Crystal Romero, Orlando
- Angela Martinez, San Antonio
- Dayana Obadia, San Antonio
- Emma Arreguin, Tampa
- Nicole Stephens, Tampa
Concorde's dental hygiene curriculum blends online and on ground
coursework with in-person lab instruction and clinical experience
to prepare students to enter the dental industry in as few as 17
months.1
Nationwide, employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow
7% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all
occupations.2 In states where Concorde has multiple
campuses, the demand is significantly higher. Statewide,
Florida dental hygienists
have a 15.8% projected job growth between 2023 and
2031.3 In Texas,
projected job growth for dental hygienists between 2020-2030 is
31.7%—more than four times the national
average.4
To learn more about Concorde's dental hygiene program, visit
concorde.edu/dental-programs/dental-hygiene.
1Program length may be subject to change
dependent on transfer credits and course schedule. Please refer to
current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not
guarantee admittance, graduation, employment, or salary.
2Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Occupational Outlook for Dental Hygienists nationally, 2022-2032,
viewed April 29, 2024.
3Source: Florida Department of Commerce,
Employment Projections for Dental Hygienists in Florida 2023-2031, viewed April 29,
2024.
4Source: Texas Workforce Commission,
Employment Projections for Dental Hygienists in Texas 2020-2033, viewed April 29,
2024.
About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career
Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal
Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), operates 17
healthcare focused campuses across eight states under the brands
Concorde Career College and Concorde Career
Institute, preparing America's next generation of health
care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde
blended education model combines online coursework with in-person
lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde's 25 student-focused
academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for
in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and
other healthcare roles. Concorde schools are accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and
the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information,
visit concorde.edu or uti.edu or , or visit us
on LinkedIn at @Concorde Career Colleges and
@UniversalTechnicalInstitute or on X (formerly Twitter) at
@ConcordeCareer or @news_UTI.
About Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support
organization providing non-clinical, administrative support
services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick
Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into
affiliating with over 2,800 doctors in over 1,700 locations across
39 states and the District of Columbia. The company is majority owned by
KKR, a leading global investment firm. For additional information,
please visit heartland.com.
Media Contact:
Sharon Rolenc
srolenc@uti.edu
612-720-2083
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