UTI’s Concorde and PDS Health Foundation Reach $1M Scholarship Milestone
UTI•Concorde Career Colleges, UTI’s healthcare division, and PDS Health Foundation have provided $1 million in tuition assistance through the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship over the past decade. Since 2016 the program has invested over $2 million and supported externships at 120 schools, with 60% of participants hired post-externship.
1. Milestone Achievement and Funding Details
Concorde Career Colleges and PDS Health Foundation have provided $1 million in tuition assistance for Concorde students over the past decade through the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship program. Since its launch in 2016 the program has invested over $2 million across 120 schools nationwide.
2. Student Outcomes and Externship Impact
Over the past three years PDS Health has supported an average of 109 Concorde students annually through externships, with approximately 60% of participants hired by supporting practices upon completion. This model enhances practical training and directly contributes to workforce development in dental assisting.
3. Partnership Background and Future Outlook
Concorde’s partnership with PDS Health spans over 20 years, evolving from initial externship opportunities in California into a comprehensive educator-employer collaboration focused on mentorship, hands-on learning, and scholarship assistance. Both organizations plan to expand support and continue investing in student success and oral health workforce growth.
