College receives $8K scholarship boost
Published 12:02 am Saturday, August 27, 2016
- Kevin Hardy of Shell Chemical, left, presents a donation to RPCC Foundation Chair Lillie Murphy. Joining them are, from left, Ryland Percy and Dale Hymel, Foundation Board Members, and Dr. Dale Doty, Chancellor of River Parishes Community College.
GONZALES — Shell Chemical, Geismar, has donated $8,000 to the River Parishes Community College Foundation to fund scholarships for area students enrolled in workforce degree and certification programs, such as process technology, non-destructive testing, welding and mobile crane operation.
“This is an ongoing partnership,” said Kevin Hardy, site communications director for Shell. “We are extremely interested in helping any student, from high school graduates starting their career to the many adult students who are looking to improve their work lives.”
River Parishes Community College leaders say the school focuses on building the workforce of today and tomorrow through specific skill training.