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SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (SCAP) Deb Schimpf, 518-374-9181,dschimpf@scapny.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCAP OPENS NEW CLASSROOM TO TRAIN FUTURE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) Executive Director, Deb Schimpf, today announced the opening of a new classroom that will be used to train local residents living in poverty for a profession in the health care field. “This new classroom was funded privately and embodies SCAP’s commitment to the community to continue our mission to provide assistance for our most vulnerable citizens,” said Executive Director Schimpf. With this new classroom, and our strong local partnerships, SCAP can offer new professional career prospects that will move people in need of social services into private sector jobs.” The construction for the classroom was possible in part with a grant of $50,000 from the Wright Family Foundation. The classroom will be used to train individuals for professions in the health care field, an initiative that is the result of a partnership between SCAP, Albany Community Action Program and Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) with a grant to strengthen the health care workforce. SCAP will work in partnership to train approximately 400 low income individuals for a variety of health care professions. This new program will meet an emerging workforce need in the health care industry as well as stimulate economic development locally. Executive Director Schimpf continued, “The demand for health care professionals is expected to continue to grow and SCAP will remain on the forefront of pursuing innovative ways to expand our workforce training programs. This collaboration with the health care grant is an example of the measures SCAP is taking to uphold our commitment of service to the community for the future. Congressman Paul Tonko said, “I am proud to be a friend and supporter of Community Action. Also, I am acutely aware of the important role SCAP plays within my district to help individuals meet their basic needs, prepare for the current job market and reach their goals for self-sufficiency. I remain committed to keeping Community Action a viable service for the citizens of my Congressional District.” SCAP collaborates with the City and County of Schenectady and numerous other community organizations to ensure that we effectively plan for and meet the diverse needs of the community and the individuals we serve. One such collaboration is with Ellis Medicine working on the Ellis Medical Home initiative which is a team approach to providing comprehensive medical care and social services. “It is a new future. We are all facing challenges and making adjustments to meet the needs that lie ahead. SCAP is well positioned within the community to retain our commitment, fight for the poor and affirm the challenge to be innovative and collaborative,” said Executive Director Schimpf. Those who need assistance should contact SCAP by calling 518-374-9181 or visit SCAP at 913 Albany Street, Schenectady. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. For more information about SCAP programs and services, go to www.scapny.org.
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