Honoring a Legacy of Commitment and Promoting Career Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 15, 2023
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Career Connectors is delighted to introduce the Sheila Coulam Education Scholarship in honor of Sheila Coulam, a former dedicated staff member who played a pivotal role in shaping the organization. Sheila’s nearly seven years of service were instrumental in developing programming, creating sustainability and bringing hope for Career Connectors. She managed the events and operations through the challenging COVID-19 era, ensuring that our mission of support and empowerment continued uninterrupted. Her contributions ranged from creating efficient systems to overseeing events, managing technology and databases, and leading marketing efforts. Sheila is, without a doubt, an integral part of who we have become, and we owe much of our success to her dedication.
In recognition of Sheila’s immense impact, Career Connectors proudly announces the launch of the Sheila Coulam Education Scholarship. This scholarship program aims to provide invaluable educational opportunities to individuals in career transition who aspire to upskill themselves through degree programs, trade skills, certifications, or professional development.
Founder and CEO, Jessica Pierce, states, “We are thrilled to launch the Sheila Coulam Education Scholarship as a tribute to Sheila’s unwavering dedication. Sheila was the backbone of Career Connectors for nearly seven years, and her legacy lives on through this scholarship. We believe in the power of education to transform careers, and this scholarship is a testament to that belief. We are excited to support individuals on their educational journeys and continue Sheila’s legacy of empowerment.”
Key Scholarship Details
Application Period: Open now through September 30th, 2023
Committee Review and Selection: From October 1st to October 13th, 2023
Scholarship Award Announcement: The $3,000 scholarship recipient will be announced on October 16th, 2023
Career Connectors invites all eligible candidates to apply for the Sheila Coulam Education Scholarship. To submit your application or learn more about the scholarship criteria, please visit the application link: https://forms.gle/L36a7fyqEzGSwCLYA
This scholarship opportunity is designed to support individuals who are committed to enhancing their skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen career path. Sheila Coulam says, “I am deeply honored and touched by the creation of the Sheila Coulam Education Scholarship. My time at Career Connectors was marked by a shared commitment to helping individuals thrive in their careers. This scholarship is a wonderful way to extend that commitment and empower those in career transition to pursue their educational aspirations. I am excited to see the positive impact it will have on deserving individuals as they embark on their educational journeys.”
Join us in celebrating Sheila Coulam’s legacy by empowering individuals on their educational journeys. We look forward to receiving applications from aspiring professionals dedicated to their personal and professional growth.
About Career Connectors
Career Connectors is innovating how people land careers and employers build talent. As Arizona’s fastest-growing employment services program, check out our unparalleled breadth of offerings at www.CareerConnectors.org or call 480-442-5806. ###