Graduation and Achievement
SMBC 2015 Graduates
2013 SMBC Graduates
Congratulations to Kayla Gamble for winning second place in the Emancipation Proclomation Association A.W. Hunt Scholarship. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to Derek Edwards and Asia Salley. SMBC 2015 $500 Scholarship recipients
Congratulations to Jalise Brown- Ashley Ridge High School Senior- awarded the Sara Pettigrew Academic Scholarship by Mrs. Donella Davis.
Congratulations to Victor Major Jr. and Kaylan Green, recipients of St. Matthew Baptist Church's Education Scholarship!
SMBC Scholarships & Grants Portal
St. Matthew Youth and Children’s Annual Calendar (HERE)
Hot Links
Schools/Colleges/Universities
Morris College
http://www.morris.edu/
SC Colleges and Universities
http://www.che.sc.gov/InfoCntr/Coll_Univ.htm
Charleston County School District
http://www.ccsdschools.com/
Dorchester County School District Two
http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/
Dorchester County School District Four
http://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/
Libraries
Charleston County Library
http://www.ccpl.org/default.asp
Dorchester County Library
http://www.dcl.lib.sc.us/index.htm
South Carolina Department of Education (School Report Cards by Counties)
2015 - South Carolina Department of Education
TTC and DSS - Tuition Paid for Project Hope - Starter for Medical Careers
UPDATE
Have clients who made 2016 New Year’s resolutions to find a new career or go back to school? It is not too late for them to fulfill those resolutions or get a head start on their 2017 resolutions! Project HOPE is still actively recruiting participants for 2017 and appreciates any assistance your agency can provide!
February 27th, May 1st and July 31st are the projected dates for the boot camps of 2017. The final date to apply and have their scholarship interview done for the February 27th boot camp is January 20th and only a few interview slots are still available! However, we are currently starting the enrollment process for all boot camp dates as it is done on a first come, first serve basis.
What is Project HOPE? Project HOPE is a statewide federally funded scholarship program. The project’s goal is to provide education and training to low-income individuals for occupations in healthcare that pay well. The project requires every person eligible to go through an interview, selection, and lottery process.
Project HOPE scholarships are available to members of Family Independence (TANF) families, and qualifying low income individuals who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level income guidelines, including but not limited to SNAP recipients or adults with dependent children under 18 years of age. Also, qualifiers include individuals previously or currently in foster care, US Veterans, and Catawba Indians. Recent graduates or young adults about to graduate who are at least 18 years old are also welcomed and encouraged to apply! They just need to have their own dependent(s) or be included in their family budget for SNAP or other benefits provided through the Department of Social Services.
Participants attend a Project HOPE Boot Camp. This is a five-week intensive academic and hands-on training session taught by a team of health science instructors from technical colleges. The National Healthcare Foundation Standards and Accountability Criteria curriculum is used during the boot camp. Students will also spend one week job-shadowing with established healthcare employer partners. Boot Camps are located in Florence, Greenwood, Charleston, Columbia and Rock Hill. All students must attend one of these sessions. Please note that all applicants must be able to pass a drug test and national background check.
Tuition, books, uniforms, state board exam, and all other required additional costs to complete degree or certification will be covered for the selected scholarship recipients! Employment Readiness and Placement will be provided to all students during the course of the program and upon completion of training. Training opportunities include:
• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Records Technician
• EMT
• Paramedic
• Patient Care Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomist
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Basic Skills Education (if applicable)
• GED Program (if applicable)
Please do not hesitate to contact me or have clients contact me directly with any additional questions or concerns. You will find the Project HOPE application, flyer, and brochure is attached!
Joy Capers
Project HOPE Recruiter
Email: Joy.Capers@dss.sc.gov
Phone: (803) 917- 5226
Fax: (843) 574-6885
Best Regards,
Joy Capers, MA, GCDF
Recruiter
Project HOPE
SC Dept. of Social Services
Trident Technical College
Building 940 C
North Charleston, SC 29406
Email: Joy.Capers@dss.sc.gov
Phone: (803) 917-5226
Fax: (843) 574-6885
UPDATE
Have clients who made 2016 New Year’s resolutions to find a new career or go back to school? It is not too late for them to fulfill those resolutions or get a head start on their 2017 resolutions! Project HOPE is still actively recruiting participants for 2017 and appreciates any assistance your agency can provide!
February 27th, May 1st and July 31st are the projected dates for the boot camps of 2017. The final date to apply and have their scholarship interview done for the February 27th boot camp is January 20th and only a few interview slots are still available! However, we are currently starting the enrollment process for all boot camp dates as it is done on a first come, first serve basis.
What is Project HOPE? Project HOPE is a statewide federally funded scholarship program. The project’s goal is to provide education and training to low-income individuals for occupations in healthcare that pay well. The project requires every person eligible to go through an interview, selection, and lottery process.
Project HOPE scholarships are available to members of Family Independence (TANF) families, and qualifying low income individuals who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level income guidelines, including but not limited to SNAP recipients or adults with dependent children under 18 years of age. Also, qualifiers include individuals previously or currently in foster care, US Veterans, and Catawba Indians. Recent graduates or young adults about to graduate who are at least 18 years old are also welcomed and encouraged to apply! They just need to have their own dependent(s) or be included in their family budget for SNAP or other benefits provided through the Department of Social Services.
Participants attend a Project HOPE Boot Camp. This is a five-week intensive academic and hands-on training session taught by a team of health science instructors from technical colleges. The National Healthcare Foundation Standards and Accountability Criteria curriculum is used during the boot camp. Students will also spend one week job-shadowing with established healthcare employer partners. Boot Camps are located in Florence, Greenwood, Charleston, Columbia and Rock Hill. All students must attend one of these sessions. Please note that all applicants must be able to pass a drug test and national background check.
Tuition, books, uniforms, state board exam, and all other required additional costs to complete degree or certification will be covered for the selected scholarship recipients! Employment Readiness and Placement will be provided to all students during the course of the program and upon completion of training. Training opportunities include:
• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Records Technician
• EMT
• Paramedic
• Patient Care Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomist
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Basic Skills Education (if applicable)
• GED Program (if applicable)
Please do not hesitate to contact me or have clients contact me directly with any additional questions or concerns. You will find the Project HOPE application, flyer, and brochure is attached!
Joy Capers
Project HOPE Recruiter
Email: Joy.Capers@dss.sc.gov
Phone: (803) 917- 5226
Fax: (843) 574-6885
Best Regards,
Joy Capers, MA, GCDF
Recruiter
Project HOPE
SC Dept. of Social Services
Trident Technical College
Building 940 C
North Charleston, SC 29406
Email: Joy.Capers@dss.sc.gov
Phone: (803) 917-5226
Fax: (843) 574-6885