Working Together: West Chester University and the Chester County Community

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As neighbors help neighbors all across the nation, communities continue to lift the human spirit by working together in ways, great and small, to defy the impacts of COVID-19.

Evidence of this could not be more apparent than in the numerous partnerships, acts of kindness, and goodwill that have been generated by the many faculty, students, staff, and alumni of West Chester University. Reaching deep into Chester County and beyond, the university’s community of educators has joined forces to act as a resource for area citizens, as well as a mighty collective that has welcomed rolling up its sleeves to help in whatever way it can.

The West Chester University Foundation has just released a communication to businesses, community partners, and the university community that details the numerous ways that WCU is working actively to help its neighbors and friends during this unprecedented time. From sending healthy snacks to Chester County Hospital, to promoting local restaurants that are open for delivery/takeout, to helping children in the community, to everything in between, WCU has joined many in Chester County in order to make a difference.

Providing valuable WCU resources has been a critical component of this ongoing effort. Now more than ever, businesses located in the university’s backyard need boots on the ground to help them survive in today’s unsettling environment and thrive in tomorrow’s changed workplace. The examples are as diverse as they are many and include:

  • WCU’s School of Business offering free marketing support from senior marketing majors to area businesses impacted by the global health crisis
  • Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center providing free summer virtual interns for startups and small businesses
  • Twardowski Career Development Center continuing to support businesses’ brand presence within the WCU community through opportunities like virtual mock interviews, virtual resume reviews, and general information sessions

“Keeping everyone in our community safe, while supporting the success of our students, remains a priority,” said WCU President Christopher Fiorentino. “I could not be more proud of the people who comprise this university and make WCU what it is every day. Our community’s desire to come together, act, and respond in intentional ways is fueled by the fact that we welcome challenges. We welcome being a catalyst. We welcome being a partner that can be relied upon.”

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