New Program Pays College Expenses and More; Includes Part-Time Job at UPS.Business Editors/Education Writers HODGKINS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2004 4 Open Houses Planned This Spring Individuals interested in college now can enroll in an exciting new financial assistance program that enables them to get both a virtually debt-free college education and employment at UPS. The Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP CRCP Crystal Reports Certified Professional CRCP Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement CRCP Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan CRCP Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure CRCP Cloud-Resolving Convection Parameterization ), open to students of any age, is a new partnership between Chicago State University, Moraine Valley Community College Moraine Valley Community College is located in Palos Hills, Illinois in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. It is the second largest community college in the state. There are approximately 47,000 students enrolled as of the Fall 2006 semester. and UPS. CRCP students get their college tuition The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. College tuition , fees and books paid; are provided with transportation assistance; and are eligible for a housing allowance of up to $4,000 annually, as well as academic bonuses for successful coursework coursework Noun work done by a student and assessed as part of an educational course Noun 1. coursework - work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's completion. They also get a part-time job at UPS in southwest suburban Hodgkins. "This program is about changing lives," explained Servelure McMath, CRCP's director of marketing and recruitment. "Not only does CRCP help students avoid taking out loans for college, but many of our students are first-generation college students. They're pursuing degrees and vocational certificates that will lead to a better quality of life for them and their families, and at the same time positively impact our communities." Among the eligibility requirements, students must have a high school degree or equivalent; be accepted for admission at either Chicago State or Moraine moraine (mərān`), a formation composed of unsorted and unbedded rock and soil debris called till, which was deposited by a glacier. The till that falls on the sides of a valley glacier from the bounding cliffs makes up lateral moraines, Valley; and successfully complete the CRCP admissions process, which includes a pre-enrollment interview and attendance at an open house. They also must be hired by UPS, where they'll be paid to work part-time as a package handler A software routine that performs a particular task. It often refers to a routine that "handles" an exception of some kind, such as an error, but it can refer to mainstream processes as well. The term is typically used in operating systems and other system software. and receive employment benefits, including health care insurance. "It's an awesome program, a definite 10," said Jennifer Zima, a 19-year-old Moraine Valley Community College freshman from Palos Hills, who has saved $3,000 in two semesters after being part of an initial CRCP pilot program. "The job pays well. I get free tuition and books. And I make additional money through academic bonuses and through my job at UPS." While most CRCP students likely will be young adults, the program isn't just for recent high school graduates. CRCP full-time student Full-Time Student A status that is important for determining dependency exemptions. An individual enrolled in a post-secondary institution may be eligible for certain tax breaks. Notes: The full-time status is based on what the individual's school considers full time. James Hawthorne Dr. James Hawthorne was BBC Controller in Northern Ireland for 10 years from 1979 to 1989 and as such was the senior editorial figure in the organisation throughout a decade of the Northern Ireland Troubles. , a 42-year-old Chicagoan and father of two, works the sunrise shift at UPS and attends Chicago State during the day. "I tell all my friends that this is an excellent program, that it can help them get a degree without a bunch of loans that they'll have to repay afterward af·ter·ward also af·ter·wards adv. At a later time; subsequently. Adv. 1. afterward - happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here ," said Hawthorne, who hopes to either become a teacher or go into business management. "It's never too late to return to school if you're willing to work hard, and get lots of perks perk 1 v. perked, perk·ing, perks v.intr. 1. To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk. 2. To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner. for doing it." Continuing later this month, CRCP is holding four open houses at UPS' office in Hodgkins. Staff members will discuss the program and explain what it takes to enroll and participate. The open house dates are May 27 and June 2, 15 and 24. To register, call 1-866-501-CRCP (2727) or go to www.crcprogram.com. Chicago State is a four-year college offering dozens of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as specialized and extension courses. Moraine Valley is a two-year college offering more than 100 degrees and vocational certifications. ABOUT CRCP: The Chicagoland Regional College Program is a new academic-employment partnership between Chicago State University, Moraine Valley Community College and UPS. These organizations enable aspiring college students to achieve their unique educational and career goals without having to carry huge debts into the future, while working a part-time job. |
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