K-12 Career & Technology Scholarship Supports NTCC

PS Bank is proud to sponsor a K-12 Career & Technology Scholarship, administered by Commonwealth Charitable Management, which is available for students in all 13 programs of study at the Northern Tier Career Center (NTCC). NTCC in Towanda, PA provides quality vocational-technical education to the youth and adults of Bradford County and the Northern Tier by providing a curriculum, facility, and faculty that is responsive to the needs of business, employment trends, and the students enrolled.

Programs offered at the school include Auto Body/Collision Repair, Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Building Construction, Mechanical Trades/HVAC, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, Cosmetology, Food Production and Management, Pre-Nursing, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Diversified Occupations. This scholarship will help to cover student costs associated with successful participation in their programs of study, such as necessary safety gear, industry tools, and uniforms, as well as student membership fees for SkillsUSA competitions. With an emphasis on Career and Technical Education (CTE) on both career pathways and college readiness, the scholarship also assists students in transitioning to the workforce or post-secondary education with industry certification fees. The scholarship has far-reaching effects, as it is available to students from across 2 counties who have chosen to pursue a CTE career pathway at NTCC, which is owned and operated by all 8 districts in Bradford and Sullivan Counties; Athens, Canton, Northeast Bradford, Sayre, Sullivan County, Towanda, Troy, and Wyalusing. From cosmetology kits to steel-toe boots, NTCC students will be equipped with the tools necessary for success.

Gary Martell, Director of the Northern Tier Career Center said PS Bank’s support and generosity have far exceeded his expectations since the relationship began. “We are overwhelmingly grateful for their continued support of our students, the skilled workforce of tomorrow. PS Bank provides scholarship recipients with the tools, equipment, safety gear, and industry credentials that will help them not only fully engage in their programs of study, but also successfully transition to the post-secondary endeavors of their choosing. We look forward to continued partnerships with PS Bank and are excited to have our first diversified occupations student in the banking industry representing the Center in the North Towanda branch this year.”

The Northern Tier Career Center is only one of the educational programs with which PS Bank has partnered for the 2022-2023 school year. For the fifth consecutive year, PS Bank has contributed to the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program administered by Commonwealth Charitable Management and the PA Department of Community & Economic Development. For the 2022-2023 academic year, PS Bank has contributed $175,000 which will also provide tuition assistance to more than 200 students who attend tuition-based K-12 and preschool programs in northeastern Pennsylvania.

 “We’re thrilled to be able to provide tuition assistance, funding for industry certificates, and the tools needed to teach the students of NTCC their desired trade occupation. The impact of this EITC contribution can have a life-changing impact on the education and future careers of these students. This partnership is so important to us as we believe it provides vital opportunities for long-term successes.”, noted President and CEO, Anthony J. Gabello.  

Established in 1914, PS Bank is an independent community bank with assets in excess of $500 million. The Bank has ten locations throughout Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and surrounding communities.  

Commonwealth Charitable Management has administered the Educational Improvement Program since 2003 and works on behalf of donors to match them with students in need. Commonwealth Charitable Management Director of Programming, Melissa Turlip stated, “Commonwealth Charitable Management is grateful for PS Bank’s support of students in the northern tier.  The scholarship program continues to grow and we look forward to partnering with the team at PS Bank as they assist students with these scholarships.”

For more information about NTCC, please visit www.ntccschool.org, or to learn about Commonwealth Charitable Management, visit www.commonwealthcharitable.org.

PS Bank is a full-service financial institution with branches throughout Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania.