Imagen to provide scholarships to support
Concorde dental hygiene students, initial investment of
$10,000 to double later this
year
SAN
DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/
-- Concorde Career Colleges today announced a workforce
solutions partnership with Imagen Dental Partners to address the
demand for dental hygienists in California. Imagen is offering a total of
$10,000 in scholarships to support
students at Concorde's Garden
Grove, San Bernardino and
San Diego campuses, with plans to
increase the total amount to $20,000
later this year.
Imagen Dental Partners is a Dental Partnership Organization
(DPO) with over 100 partner practices in 15 states. Their
collective ownership model fosters clinical autonomy and promotes
excellence and innovation in dentistry.
Dr. Sameer Puri, Chief Clinical
Officer of Imagen Dental Partners, commented, "At Imagen we
recognize the importance of nurturing the next generation of
clinicians, and several of our partners have graduates from
Concorde that were well-prepared for the workforce, so it seemed
like a natural fit. By providing these scholarships, Imagen is
demonstrating our commitment to foster talent and empower
individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in
healthcare."
"We're thrilled to partner with Imagen Dental Partners and are
impressed with their unique business model. As a leading educator
of dental hygienists in the nation, we're proud when our reputation
leads new employers to partner with us on workforce solutions. Our
students are grateful for the scholarship support, and we look
forward to forging new employment pathways with Imagen for our
graduates," said Kevin Prehn,
president of Concorde Career Colleges.
Nationwide, employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow
9% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all
occupations.1 In some states, the demand is
significantly higher. In California employment for dental hygienists is
expected to grow by 15.2% from 2022 to 2032.2
In addition to the California
scholarships, Imagen also plans to engage with Concorde's dental
hygiene students in Florida and
Texas, through campus visits and
career fairs, as the company seeks to address its workforce demands
in those states.
To learn more about Concorde's dental hygiene program, visit
concorde.edu/dental-programs/dental-hygiene.
1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Occupational Outlook for Dental Hygienists nationally, 2023-2033,
viewed January 13, 2025.
2Source:
California Employment Development Department, Employment
Projections for Dental Hygienists in California 2022-2032, viewed January 13,
2025
About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career
Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical
Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI), operates 17 healthcare
focused campuses across eight states and online under the brands
Concorde Career College and Concorde Career
Institute, preparing America's next generation of health
care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde
blended education model combines online coursework with in-person
lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde's 25 student-focused
academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for
in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and
other healthcare roles. Concorde schools are accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and
the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information,
visit concorde.edu or uti.edu or, or visit us on LinkedIn
at @Concorde Career Colleges and @UniversalTechnicalInstitute or on
X (formerly Twitter) at @ConcordeCareer or @news_UTI.
Media Contact:
Sharon Rolenc
srolenc@uti.edu
612-720-2083
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