February 2025

In this issue:

  • Black History Month Screening: Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
  • Virtual Information Session: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program at Montgomery College
  • How to Pay for College Night
  • New Spanish Podcast: Eleva Tu Futuro/Elevate Your Future
  • New Scholarship Available at Montgomery College
  • ignITe Hub: Monthly Career Workshops
  • Citizenship Preparation Program

 Black History Month Screening: Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
Join Montgomery College for a screening and Q&A of Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round. The film won Best Documentary Feature at the DC Black Film Festival, the Audience Award at the Boston Jewish Film Festival, and the Women in Film award at the St. Louis International Film Festival. Ain't No Back centers on the partnership between visionary Howard University students and bold Jewish suburbanites who collaborated to integrate Glen Echo Park. Click here for a teaser!
Date and time: February 18, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Catherine F. Scott Commons (CM 211). Campus map

 Virtual Information Session: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program at Montgomery College
Learn about what our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program offers by attending this virtual information session.
Date and time: February 17, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register here!

 How to Pay for College Night
Join the Office of Student Financial Aid for financial aid information. Register to receive one-on-one assistance completing your financial aid application.
Date and time: February 6, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Virtual.
Registration is required. Register here!

 New Spanish Podcast: Eleva Tu Futuro/Elevate Your Future
Discover inspiring stories of resilience and triumph on Eleva Tu Futuro, Montgomery College's first Spanish-language podcast hosted by alumna and MCTV producer, Carolina Galeano. This new venture celebrates the journeys of Latinos whose lives have been elevated by Montgomery College.
Meet Gaby Argoti-Fernandez, a brain tumor survivor and entrepreneur who shares how overcoming adversity fueled her success. Hear Lidia Almidón's powerful story of escaping domestic servitude to earn two degrees and now teach at Johns Hopkins. Explore the complexities of identity and language with Daniel Umaña as he discusses his "no sabo" experience and his path to a career in education. Learn how Juan Cruz uses data to fight food insecurity at the Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience, highlighting the power of affordable education.
Eleva Tu Futuro offers a unique perspectives on the impact of Montgomery College. Subscribe now and be inspired!
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch the episodes through the webpage.

 New Scholarship Available at Montgomery College
Are you thinking about attending college but worried about tuition? The Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship awards up to $5,000 for you to attend Montgomery College. All awards are renewable annually for up to four years for bachelor's degree students. Click here for details and to start your application today! For a complete list of Montgomery College scholarships, visit our scholarship page.

 ignITe Hub: Monthly Career Workshops
Each month, a hybrid workshop will be presented with a different job readiness topic or skill. These services are free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career.
Date and time: February 11, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual or in person at East County Education Center, Room 122, 2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904
In person registration
Virtual registration

 Citizenship Preparation Program
Prepare for your U.S. citizenship journey with Montgomery College's FREE citizenship preparation program. Come to one of our information/registration sessions to learn how we can support your path to citizenship. Click here for dates, times, and location. A Permanent Resident Card must be presented. 

Support Our Students in Need
This semester the Montgomery College Foundation has received over 2,900 scholarship applications and over 400 emergency assistance requests. Please consider supporting students striving for higher education in our community by giving to the Montgomery College Foundation. 
Every gift matters. Thank you!
You can find more information on our How To Give page.  We are ever grateful for your support. 

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