Restore Therapy joins Wallace State in Powerful Partnership and as scholarship provider – The Cullman Tribune
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College welcomed Restore Therapy Services as its latest participant in its Powerful Partnership program and as a new contributor to scholarships for Wallace State students.
“Partnering with Wallace State Community College allows us to invest in our most valuable asset — our people,” said Ellen Maxwell, CEO of Restore Therapy Services. “This collaboration not only supports the continued education and growth of our clinicians and their families but also helps to build a strong pipeline of skilled, compassionate professionals. We’re proud to work alongside an institution that values workforce development as much as we do.”
Based out of Pelham, Restore Therapy Services also established a scholarship to support students in Wallace State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs. The scholarship will support students in their final two semesters of their program.
“This scholarship will be a great asset to our program, especially during a student’s final semesters when clinicals often hinder their ability to work,” said Annie Kennedy, Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. “Due to the rising costs and limited access to scholarships, I know that they would be greatly appreciative of this opportunity. This financial assistance would ease their burden and allow them to fully focus on their academics, training and success as a PTA.”
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director Dr. Rachel Gooch agreed the scholarships will help alleviate a financial burden for OTA students and expressed her appreciation to Restore Therapy as one of its clinical partners.
“Restore Therapy is a valued partner of the Wallace State OTA program,” Gooch said. “They provide fieldwork opportunities for our current students and employ many of our graduates. We are grateful for their support and look forward to many more opportunities to collaborate in the future.”
With Restore Therapy Services, Wallace State now has 23 area businesses and industries taking advantage of the benefits of the program.
Benefits provided to businesses and industry that join the Powerful Partnership program include:
This comprehensive set of benefits ensures that businesses are not just passively involved but actively engaged in shaping Wallace State’s educational programs to better meet industry demands. By participating in advisory boards and leadership teams, companies can directly influence the development of future workers, creating a well-prepared labor force that meets their specific needs.
For more information about the Powerful Partnerships program and how your business can get involved, contact Simone Grant at simone.grant@wallacestate.edu or 256-352-7453.
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