IVAC bringing two scholarships to IVCC

IVAC representatives Penny Volkert, chamber operations, left, Ambassadors President Danielle De Carlo, Board President Jeff Borelli, Treasurer David Loveland and Executive Director Bill Zens with IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, Foundation President Sue Schmitt and Foundation Vice President Jim Loveland PHOTO IVCC

OGLESBY The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring two scholarships at Illinois Valley Community College.
The “IVAC Building Our Community Scholarship” is for students pursuing trades such as automotive technology, electronics, electricity, HVAC, manufacturing – including Computer Numerical Control, industrial maintenance and machinist tool & die – and welding. Two annual $1500 scholarships will be awarded to the students in general studies who demonstrate potential for community leadership.
IVAC Executive Director Bill Zens said scholarships helped him attend IVCC from 2006 to 2008. IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said, “Bill knows first-hand the importance a scholarship can have. At $1,500, the IVAC awards will play a significant role in a student’s ability to begin college or continue.”
Corcoran added, “IVAC members are facing staffing challenges – especially in the manufacturing sector. These scholarships will help provide work-ready graduates to local employers.”