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�Թ�tv and Williamson College of the Trades have entered into an agreement to provide opportunities for graduates of Williamson’s associate degree programs to continue their education at �Թ�tv. This partnership will allow qualified Williamson graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree at �Թ�tv in as little as one year, at an affordable price. Under this agreement, students are eligible for significant merit scholarships.

“Williamson College of the Trades prepares students not only with the technical skills needed to succeed in the skilled trades, but with the character, discipline, and leadership skills to make a lasting impact. We are thrilled to partner with Williamson to provide its graduates with the opportunity to build on that strong foundation at �Թ�tv, creating a pathway for today’s skilled trades professionals to become tomorrow’s leaders,” says Dr. Anne Prisco, president of �Թ�tv.

Leadership from the two institutions celebrated the signing of a memorandum of understanding on �Թ�tv’s Philadelphia campus on September 21, 2026.

“A Williamson education provides our graduates with a strong foundation in technical skills, leadership, and character. This partnership with �Թ�tv gives our alumni an opportunity to build on that foundation through a bachelor’s degree and further prepare themselves for leadership and advancement throughout their careers,” says Michael J. Rounds, president of Williamson College of the Trades. “We are grateful to �Թ�tv for creating this pathway and for recognizing the value that Williamson graduates bring to the workplace and to their communities.”

Williamson College of the Trades, in Media, Pennsylvania, was founded to provide opportunity to young men with financial need. The college provides full scholarships of tuition and room and board, that fully meet each student’s financial needs and offers associate’s degrees in a variety of specialized trades. Through its distinctive educational model, Williamson develops the whole student—spiritually, socially, and professionally—while emphasizing moral, trade, academic, and leadership education.

�Թ�tv is similarly committed to giving students access to a quality, affordable education and a brighter economic future, through degrees from its four schools: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Education, and Nursing. The University has been recognized as an “Opportunity University—Higher Access, Higher Earnings” by the Carnegie Classification and as a Tier 1 institution for “Top Performers on Social Mobility” by Third Way for the success of its students and alumni.

“At a time when many are questioning the value of higher education, �Թ�tv is proud to stay true to our mission. Through our work and the work of partners like Williamson, we’re opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping our students build meaningful lives and careers,” says Dr. Prisco.