Grant Updates

During the Fall 2022 months, NCTC worked to “Kick-off” grant implementation activities for seven newly awarded grants. These grant applications were developed and submitted for approval late in the spring 2022. Notification of award and negotiations to development a contract for these seven grants continued through the summer when the fully-executed contracts between NCTC and the funding agency were finalized. Five grants were awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) totaling $1,428,270 in grant funds, and one grant was awarded to NCTC by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for $529,800.

1. Dual Credit and Technical Education – Equipment Only Grant awarded by TWC for $200,193 will be used to purchase HVAC training equipment to establish a Dual Credit HVAC & Electrical program on the NCTC Bowie Campus in Montague County serving Bowie ISD, Saint Jo ISD, Forestburg ISD and Nocona ISD students.

2. Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Welding Grant awarded by TWC for $300,117 will be used to purchase new Welding training equipment to replace highly used, worn equipment on the NCTC Gainesville Campus. NCTC’s Welding program is a high-touch, high-quality skill training program which leads to excellent employability in a highpaying, in-demand occupation.

3. Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Nursing Grant awarded by TWC for $331,827 will be used to purchase new healthcare simulation and Nursing Program equipment to replace out-of-date hospital beds, medication dispensing cabinets and high fidelity mannequins beyond their useful life.

4. Texas Talent Connections Logistics Grant awarded by TWC for $345,452 for a one-year continuation grant to further build the Logistics noncredit and credit program offerings at NCTC. This grant will provide on-line training for students seeking to gain entry-level skills and earn industry certifications and a NCTC Occupational Skills Award in Logistics.

5. Building and Constructions Trades Grant awarded by TWC for $250,681 for an 18month grant through January 2024 to offer entry-level, industry certified, noncredit, hands-on skills training in HVAC and Electrical. The goal of this grant is to set students up for success during a 146-hour hybrid short-term training to help students build skills and obtain employment in the high demand Construction field.

6. Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE #2) Grant awarded by THECB for $529,800 is a short one-year grant that allows NCTC to build new short-term credit Plumbing and HVAC programs, inclusive of purchasing equipment and course redesign/development so these programs may be offered at the new NCTC Champion Circle training center and Gainesville Campuses.

Marketing‘s Year at a Glance –

In the 2021-2022, Marketing’s focus was on putting enrollment at the forefront of the college’s advertising strategy. The following strategies were implemented:

● 51 Videos made

- 153 hours of editing

NCTC Foundation Host Annual Donor/Scholar Breakfast & Luncheon

Scholarship recipients and the donors who make those scholarships possible were honored at the annual breakfast. This year’s theme “Let’s Fiesta” allowed guest to celebrate the accomplishment of our students and the impact our donors have on our students ability to attend college. NCTC Foundation board member, Charley Lanier shared with the audience that over 29,000 scholarships have been awarded since 1986, valued at over $12 million.

For the tenth year, the NCTC Graham Campus also hosted their Donor/Scholar recognition luncheon. Krisa De La Cruz, NCTC Foundation Board member shared with the guests that in the fall semester alone, the Foundation has awarded 57 Graham Campus students scholarships valued at over $30,000 from the support of the Graham community.

Donations

Grant Update

Mission Statement

The NCTC Foundation’s mission is to inspire student success by raising funds to support North Central Texas College’s institutional priorities.

Vision

The vision of the NCTC Foundation is to positively impact the lives of students.

The NCTC Foundation awarded 554 scholarships valued at $380,845 for the Fall 2022 semester.

• 11 Booklets created

• 3,000+ Web Pages created

- 2.94 hours of editing a week - 57.70 webpages a week

● 29 Live Streams completed - 8.2 web pages a day

● 8,000+ Photos taken

• 90+ Promotional Products ordered - 80+ events photographed

• 354,301 Prints Completed

- 1.5+ events a week - 6,813 prints a week

● 1,144 New Social Media Followers - 973 prints a day

- 22 new followers a week

- 3.14 new followers a day

● 550 Graphics made

- 10.58 graphics a week

- 1.5 graphics a day

These efforts have paid off enormously with NCTC having one of the highest new student enrollment with 3,520 new students with 1,024 directly from the marketing conversion funnel.

The Foundation has awarded 396 scholarships valued at $153,503 for the spring thus far.

Criminal Justice Major

Betty Kirby Budlong Scholarship

Denton, TX

“Receiving the scholarship means that I will have more opportunity to excel in my classes as I won’t have as much of a financial stress and I would like to tell the donor thank you so much. I really do appreciate it and I will definitely pay it forward in my studies and future career. My career plans are to do something in the criminal justice field, even to become an attorney. I am a first generation college student and I chose North Central Texas college because it was close to my home and I felt more comfortable here than I would at a huge university”.

Business Major

Van & Ruth Ward Scholarship

Bowie, TX

“This scholarship means a lot to me because I have been working while taking classes. It has been very stressful trying to come up with the money for my next semester. This money will help with lifting some of the stress off my shoulders. Thank you so much for helping me get the education I need for my future career.

NCTC has been a blessing when it comes to getting great education for a great price. I have loved everything about this college so far and can’t wait to see what my spring semester has in store for me”.

Surgical Technology Major

Ben Turbeville Scholarship

Muenster, TX

“I am currently working to become a surgical technologist. To me, this scholarship gives me the comfort to be able to take some time off work to be able to focus on my studies. Being a financially independent student means I pay for everything by myself and this scholarship gives me a leg up to give me more time to focus. I would like to tell the donor thank you very much for investing in me. One day I hope to be able to give back like you are doing now. It truly means the world to me”