Pictured: Jennifer, with her husband, James Buckley, the chapter's Vice-President at the chapter's virtual watch party for Catalyst, the International Phi Theta Kappa Convention.
Jennifer Buckley, an emergency medical services student from Winnsboro, recently became the first recipient from Northeast Texas Community College to receive the Trustmark Workforce Development Scholarship, a $200 scholarship awarded to 25 members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society who plan to enter the workforce upon the completion of an associate degree or certification.
"Throughout the program Jennifer was an active participant in our discussions, and she always supported her peers. Her caring nature and personality allows her to work well in a team, as she always respects the opinions of others. She has always impressed me with her ability to articulate difficult concepts and desire to expand her knowledge. Her sensitivity to the nuances of medical practice, and her passion for patient care and skill set, set her apart both as a student and as an Emergency Medical Technician," said Russell VanBibber, Interim EMS Program Director and Instructor. "I am certain that she will continue to do great and creative things in her future. Her work demonstrates an impressive depth."
“Members of Phi Theta Kappa are committed to academic excellence, and we are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to recognize their accomplishments,” Trustmark Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Communications & Marketing Melanie Morgan said. “We would like to congratulate the Trustmark Workforce Development Scholarship recipients, and we look forward to seeing them develop into future leaders, as well as make significant contributions in their communities.”
Approximately 74 percent of students attending associate degree-granting colleges will enter the workforce following graduation, and one in four Phi Theta Kappa members is a career-technical student. The costs of required industry certifications are directly passed to the students, and the Trustmark Workforce Development Scholarship is one of a growing number of scholarships available to assist with these expenses.
“From welding to nursing, many career fields require a certification prior to employment, and these certifications can be costly,” Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Executive Director Dr. Monica Marlowe said. “We are committed to removing these costs, which can be a barrier to students entering the workforce. Congratulations to the recipients of this scholarship, and thank you to Trustmark for your support.”
About Trustmark
Trustmark Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, with approximately 200 locations in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Trustmark provides banking, wealth management, and insurance solutions through its subsidiaries, including Trustmark National Bank, Trustmark Investment Advisors, Inc., and Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. Visit trustmark.com for more information.
About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 10 nations, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org. For questions about the Phi Theta Kappa chapter on the NTCC campus, email ptk@ntcc.edu.
