(SANTA ANA, Calif.) – The Santa Ana College Foundation, which raises funding to maintain, expand and enhance the educational opportunities of Santa Ana College (SAC), today announced it has received a $50,000 contribution from U.S. Bank. The grant will be used to support internship stipends for SAC students.
“This funding allows for the SAC Foundation to partner with students and our Career Center so that strategic career exposure, direct onsite career experience and relationship-building can be coupled with our student's degree attainment goals at SAC," said Christina Wagner, Director of the SAC Career Center. “It is an innovative and collaborative effort and we are excited to work with U.S. Bank on this initiative. These paid internships allow students to gain valuable career experiences that will position them to be competitive in the workplaces they choose."
SAC President Dr. Annebelle Nery thanked U.S. Bank for supporting the career aspirations of local students.
“This is the third contribution the Santa Ana College Career Center has received from U.S. Bank and we are proud to collaborate with them in our shared goal of building a vibrant workforce and economy in Orange County," Nery said.
Jose Lopez (center) earned a certified nursing assistant position with assistance from the Career Center
SAC students interested in internship opportunities can visit the Career Center in the L Building, room L-222, or email CareerCTECenter@sac.edu.
"Supporting the development of a dynamic workforce is an investment in today and our future," said Wendy Chau, community affairs manager at U.S. Bank. “We're proud to work with organizations like the Santa Ana College Foundation to help people succeed in their careers, provide pathways to higher education, and build thriving communities in Orange County."
U.S. Bank is committed to powering human potential and creating lasting change in communities. The bank does this through the Community Possible platform, including philanthropy, community investments and team member volunteerism.
For more information about the Santa Ana College Foundation and its fundraising for student success at Santa Ana College, visit givetosac.org.
About Santa Ana College:
Santa Ana College (SAC), founded in 1915, serves more than 70,000 students yearly for credit and noncredit classes. At present, SAC students can work toward completing an associate degree, university transfer, career/workforce training or a bachelor's degree in occupational studies. In 2025, the college will offer a second bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies. As part of Sa nta Ana College, the School of Continuing Education located at Centennial Education Center offers free classes throughout the community for adults of all ages and academic backgrounds. Santa Ana College is an award-winning college and was recently ranked as one of the nation's top two-year colleges awarding associate degrees to Latino and Asian students and named one of the best community colleges in California by Intelligent.com for a 2nd consecutive year. The college is also recognized throughout the state for its comprehensive workforce training programs for nurses, firefighters, law enforcement and medical personnel.
