Ivy Tech Community College Northwest leadership gathered today to accept a $1000 contribution from Jerry L. and Jean M. Phelps, franchise owners of Express Personnel Services. The generous contribution will be used for student scholarships. "This contribution is another important indicator of the level of support that Northwest Indiana has for the College," said Chancellor J. Guadalupe Valtierra. "We are extremely pleased that the Phelps have continued to demonstrate their support for our students and higher education in the community."

From left to right - J. Guadalupe Valtierra, Ivy Tech Northwest Chancellor; Dee Haklin, Ivy Tech Executive Dean; Jean M. and Jerry L. Phelps, Express Personnel Services Franchise Owners

Scholarship gifts to Ivy Tech ensure ongoing educational opportunities that otherwise might not be possible for some students. Ivy Tech Northwest serves more than 13,000 students annually and is positioned to serve Northwest Indiana's economic needs because of its outstanding training opportunities.

Express Personnel Services helps people find jobs and helps businesses find the people and human resource services they need. Co-owner Jerry L. Phelps said, "It is our intention to give scholarships to help better people. We want to give to the recipients that need the financial support to further their education."