Source: US State of Pennsylvania
October 15, 2024 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Auditor General DeFoor Concludes Statewide Community College Tour at Community College of Philadelphia, Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Pennsylvania Students
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today wrapped-up a statewide tour of Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges at Community College of Philadelphia, where he highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs and commended the work that these institutions do to prepare their students for the future.
“As a community college graduate myself, I can tell you firsthand that associate degree programs offer practical, hands-on training that prepares students for high-demand careers like auditing,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “Community college taught me so many life skills that I still use to this day. That is why I am so excited to be at Community College of Philadelphia to recruit the next generation of our workforce and commend them for the work they do to ensure their students have the tools they need to succeed.”
“Students and graduates of Community College of Philadelphia make up a major part of our community’s workforce,” said Dr. Donald Guy Generals, president of Community College of Philadelphia. “I am grateful to the Auditor General for visiting our institution and sharing information on some of the high-demand, family-supporting career opportunities available to our students.”
Previously, to be considered for a position at the Department of the Auditor General, candidates needed to hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and complete 12 credits of accounting as part of their coursework.
List of Speakers:
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor
Frank Santos, Workforce Development Recruitment Program Coordinator, Pennsylvania Auditor General
Dr. Alycia Marshall, Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Success/Aspen Rising Presidential Fellow at Community College of Philadelphia