Heartland Dental awards $24,000 in scholarships to Concorde Career Colleges students at 11 campuses nationwide
Heartland Dental has awarded $24,000 in scholarships to 30 dental hygiene students across 11 Concorde Career Colleges campuses nationwide. This represents an expansion from 18 to 30 recipients in the program's fourth year.
The partnership between Heartland Dental and Concorde includes company-sponsored dental hygiene labs, graduate ceremonies, and a new co-branded campus in Fort Myers, Florida. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for dental hygienists, with projected employment growth of 9% nationally from 2023-2033, and even higher rates in states like Florida (16%) and Texas (21%).
Heartland Dental ha assegnato $24,000 in borse di studio a 30 studenti di igiene dentale distribuiti su 11 campus di Concorde Career Colleges a livello nazionale. Nel quarto anno del programma i beneficiari sono quindi aumentati da 18 a 30.
La collaborazione tra Heartland Dental e Concorde include laboratori di igiene dentale sponsorizzati dall'azienda, cerimonie di laurea e un nuovo campus co-branded a Fort Myers, in Florida. L'iniziativa mira a rispondere alla crescente domanda di igienisti dentali, con una crescita occupazionale prevista del 9% a livello nazionale dal 2023 al 2033, e tassi ancora più elevati in stati come la Florida (16%) e il Texas (21%).
Heartland Dental ha otorgado $24,000 en becas a 30 estudiantes de higiene dental en 11 campus de Concorde Career Colleges a nivel nacional. En el cuarto año del programa, los beneficiarios aumentaron de 18 a 30.
La asociación entre Heartland Dental y Concorde incluye laboratorios de higiene dental patrocinados por la empresa, ceremonias de graduación y un nuevo campus con marca compartida en Fort Myers, Florida. La iniciativa pretende cubrir la creciente demanda de higienistas dentales, con un crecimiento del empleo proyectado del 9% a nivel nacional entre 2023 y 2033, y tasas aún mayores en estados como Florida (16%) y Texas (21%).
Heartland Dental은(는) 전국 11개 Concorde Career Colleges 캠퍼스의 치위생학 학생 30명에게 $24,000의 장학금을 수여했습니다. 프로그램의 4년 차에 수혜자가 18명에서 30명으로 늘어난 것입니다.
Heartland Dental과 Concorde의 파트너십에는 기업 후원 치위생 실습실, 졸업식, 플로리다 포트마이어스의 새로운 공동 브랜드 캠퍼스가 포함됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 치위생사 수요 증가에 대응하는 것을 목표로 하며, 2023년부터 2033년까지 전국적으로 9%의 고용 증가가 예상되고 플로리다(16%)와 텍사스(21%) 등 일부 주에서는 더 높은 증가율이 전망됩니다.
Heartland Dental a attribué 24 000 $ de bourses à 30 étudiants en hygiène dentaire répartis sur 11 campus de Concorde Career Colleges à l'échelle nationale. Au cours de la quatrième année du programme, le nombre de bénéficiaires est passé de 18 à 30.
Le partenariat entre Heartland Dental et Concorde comprend des laboratoires d'hygiène dentaire financés par l'entreprise, des cérémonies de remise des diplômes et un nouveau campus co-brandé à Fort Myers (Floride). L'initiative vise à répondre à la demande croissante d'hygiénistes dentaires, avec une hausse de l'emploi prévue de 9% au niveau national entre 2023 et 2033, et des taux encore plus élevés dans des États comme la Floride (16 %) et le Texas (21 %).
Heartland Dental hat $24,000 an Stipendien an 30 Studierende der zahnmedizinischen Hygiene an 11 Concorde Career Colleges-Campus landesweit vergeben. Damit stieg die Zahl der Empfänger im vierten Jahr des Programms von 18 auf 30.
Die Partnerschaft zwischen Heartland Dental und Concorde umfasst von der Firma gesponserte Hygienelabore, Abschlussfeiern und einen neuen Co-Branding-Campus in Fort Myers, Florida. Die Initiative soll der wachsenden Nachfrage nach Dentalhygienikern begegnen, mit einem prognostizierten Beschäftigungswachstum von 9% landesweit von 2023 bis 2033 und noch höheren Raten in Bundesstaaten wie Florida (16%) und Texas (21%).
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Part of a growing workforce solutions partnership with Concorde, Heartland expands the program this year from 18 to 30 students
Heartland Dental is one of the largest dental support organizations in the nation and a longtime partner with Concorde to help address the need for dental hygienists. This is the fourth year Heartland Dental has awarded scholarships to Concorde students, expanding the program from 18 to 30 students.
"At Heartland Dental, we believe the future of dentistry is shaped by the passion and purpose of tomorrow's hygienists," said Henal Majethia, Campus Recruiting Manager for Heartland Dental. "We're proud to support students who are not only advancing their clinical skills but also stepping into roles as changemakers and advocates for healthier communities. Our continued partnership with Concorde for the 2025 Heartland Dental Hygiene Scholarships reflects our investment in their growth, their leadership, and the meaningful difference they make in students' lives."
Added Kevin Prehn, President of Concorde Career Colleges: "Heartland continues to create pathways to employment for future dental hygienists, including student support and mentorship. This latest round of scholarships reflects their deepening commitment to supporting more Concorde students throughout their college journey. We are grateful for Heartland's investment in our students and dental programs."
Heartland Dental has collaborated with Concorde for several years to address its need for dental hygienists through company-sponsored dental hygiene labs on campus, graduate pinning ceremonies, and the annual scholarships. In August 2024, Concorde and Heartland announced the development of a groundbreaking co-branded campus in
The 2025 scholarship recipients include:
- Farnood Fallahmahmoodian, Concorde–Aurora
- Jane Ross, Concorde–Aurora
- Trinidad Urena, Concorde–Aurora
- Brittany Blum, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Savannah Davis, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Caroline Gad, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Gianeya Arcia Olivares, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Morgyn Cramer, Concorde–Orlando
- Stephanie Gonzalez, Concorde–Orlando
- Laura Figueroa Jaramillo, Concorde–Orlando
- Yennifer Perez, Concorde–Orlando
- Shemoye Stubbs, Concorde–Orlando
- Dennise Lopez, Concorde–Miramar
- Karen Sandoval, Concorde–Miramar
- Destiny Cribbs, Concorde–Tampa
- Steven Du, Concorde–Tampa
- Melanie Wong Barredo, Concorde–Tampa
- Fatima Almansouri, Concorde–Kansas City
- Lezette Marin, Concorde–Kansas City
- Taylor Newlin, Concorde–Kansas City
- Taytumn Kama-Jaramillo, Concorde–Portland
- Ashley Orobio, Concorde–Portland
- Tamra Brooks, Concorde–Memphis
- Jakaylin Collins, Concorde–Memphis
- Apeksha Jayswal, Concorde–Dallas
- Faryal Faatima Siddiqui, Concorde–Dallas
- Yadira Aguilar, Concorde–Grand Prairie
- Heather Moya, Concorde–Grand Prairie
- Rebecca Cranley, Concorde–San Antonio
- Mariah Martinez, Concorde–San Antonio
Nationwide, employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow
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 August 4, 2025.
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About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI), operates 17 campuses across eight states and online under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute to prepare 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 student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepare graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic and other healthcare roles. Concorde is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information, visit concorde.edu and uti.edu; LinkedIn at @Concorde Career Colleges and @UniversalTechnicalInstitute; or X at @ConcordeCareer and @news_UTI.
About Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into affiliating with over 3,000 doctors in over 1,800 locations across 39 states and the
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