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.
President
READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
94% PASS RATE
Nationally accredited programs
Nationally accredited programs
Nationally accredited programs
Highly qualified, credentialed faculty Pathways to advance degrees
Highly qualified, credentialed faculty Pathways to advance degrees
Highly qualified, credentialed faculty Pathways to advance degrees
High Academic Standards
High Academic Standards
High Academic Standards
Nursing program graduates have a on the state board exam
Our nursing program only takes two years $6,000 RACC tuition costs only
Our nursing program only takes two years
Our nursing program only takes two years $6,000 RACC tuition costs only
$6,000 RACC tuition costs only
The nursing program has 700 students on a waiting list to enroll
The nursing program has 700 students on a waiting list to enroll
The nursing program has 700 students on a waiting list to enroll
Nursing program graduates have a on the state board exam
94% PASS RATE
100% PASS RATE
Nursing program graduates have a on the state board exam
RACC IS THE LARGEST
Approximately higher education institution in Berks County, serving over 8,500 students
4,000 of our students live in the City of Reading
90%
of RACC students stay in Berks County upon graduation
An investment in the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion is an investment into a legacy project that will educate future generations
40% OF OUR STUDENTS SELF-DESIGNATING AS LATINO
“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 sta to meet our community’s needs. We are excited about this project!” -
Dr. Chuck Barbara, Reading Hospital President and Chief Executive O cer
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 di erent 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
10 South Second Street, PO Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603-1706 | 610.607.6294 | www.racc.edu
