Weitz Healthcare Pavilion

Weitz Healthcare Pavilion Reading Area Community College

We at Reading Area Community College are doing something extraordinary — something that you can help make possible through your enduring support to our commitment to education and our community.

We believe the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion will be regarded as a transformational instructional facility that will directly address the healthcare worker shortage by doubling the enrollment of qualified students in our widely regarded healthcare programs.

The campaign will position Reading Area Community College to achieve more for our current and future students, with the results positively impacting the communities we serve.

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“Not only is Greater Reading a destination for older adults seeking stunning amenities and excellent care, but it is also becoming a growing hub for health education. I am thrilled to see the expansion of Reading Area Community College’s healthcare program through the development of the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion. And I’m grateful for RACC’s commitment to continuing to help create a skilled workforce that is equipped to meet the needs of our aging population and the changing healthcare landscape.” - Kevin DeAcosta, The Highlands President and CEO

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“The Weitz Healthcare Pavilion will provide RACC with increased capacity to train professionals for a range of positions with regional medical facilities. Once again our community college is addressing the area’s workforce needs while providing quality educational pathways that prepare individuals for in-demand employment opportunities.” - Dr. Anna Weitz, RACC President Emerita

“If there is anything we have learned in the past five years, it is that healthcare education is crucial in every community. The need for welltrained nurses, technologists, and other professionals will always be present to assure a vibrant, growing and prosperous community. The Weitz Healthcare Pavilion project is crucial to ensure that Reading Hospital, and all Berks County health care delivery organizations have the necessary supply of compassionate, competent and committed staff to meet our community’s needs. We are excited about this project!” - Dr. Chuck Barbara, Reading Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer

10 South Second Street, PO Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603-1706 | 610.607.6294 | www.racc.edu

Founded in 1971, Reading Area Community College (RACC) is an accredited, comprehensive, open-enrollment education institution that provides the following: Associate degree, Certificate Programs; career-focused training; transitional coursework; skills training for business and industry; personal enrichment programs and public service activities.

Students from every age, race, religion and many different countries throughout the world choose to study here. Those who are seeking degrees at the college are attracted to

programs like nursing, respiratory care, criminal justice and business. Other people pursue individual courses to brush up on a skill or interest, or pursue certification in a variety of subjects.

The Schmidt Training and Technology Center provides training in senior leadership, manufacturing technology, information technology, workplace readiness and workplace literacy. RACC also partners with other community organizations to enhance the economic vitality of the city and county.

The project is funded in part through a grant from the City of Reading and the American Rescue Plan Eddie Moran, Mayor | Donna Reed, Council President | Joseph R. Biden Jr., President This project is funded in part through grants from the County of Berks Christian Y. Leinbach, Commissioner Chair | Michael S. Rivera, Commissioner Vice Chair Lucine E. Sihelnik, Commissioner | Kevin S. Barnhardt, Former Commissioner Vice Chair Financial Assistance provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor PA State Senator Judy Schwank | PA State Representative Manny Guzman Jr. PA State Representative Mark Rozzi | PA State Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz