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The 17�Թ� Foundation announces its third annual Alumni Giving Week from April 14 to 20.

“Our alumni know that education is an investment in the future of our communities. They’ve seen first-hand the impact of their education on their careers, their earnings, and their families,” said Heather Schallock, vice president of community engagement and executive director of the 17�Թ� Foundation

Since its founding in 1967, more than 12,000 individuals have graduated from 17�Թ�. Many alumni live and work in the region, using their knowledge and skills to support their families and build their communities.

“What I was lucky enough to experience through 17�Թ� was that it is so much more than just an education,” said Valerie Leighton, a 2016 nursing graduate, who received a scholarship through the 17�Թ� Foundation. “I cultivated professional, working relationships with community programs and members, (and) developed lifelong friendships with Nicolet staff and my nursing classmates.”  

Earlier this year, a community survey with more than 600 alumni respondents revealed that 93% of alumni surveyed reported satisfaction with their 17�Թ� experience, with 69% saying they were very satisfied. They also described many of the same reasons for attending 17�Թ�: opportunities for hands-on learning, staying close to family and home, and affordable tuition. 

Through the 17�Թ� Foundation, students receive academic and financial resources, like scholarships, they need to make the most of their education.

“On top of managing a full course load, I was taking care of a home, husband, child, and working a full-time job. The scholarship program allowed me to keep up with the responsibilities I had outside of attending school without the fear of financial instability,” said Leighton.

To make an online donation or learn more about Alumni Giving Week please visit . You can also like and follow the 17�Թ� Foundation on social media to stay up to date. �į