ACCET’s Second Annual 2018
Tom Tillia Community Service Award
Winner & Honorable Mention
Winner – First Institute
(Crystal Lake, Illinois)
Founded in 1982 and ACCET accredited since 1989, First Institute has honored its mission statement by working in the local community and designing quality occupational specific training. While this represents what we do, it does not tell the entire story. What started as a few employees participating in extra-curricular events such as a community clean-up and a 4th of July parade has now blossomed into enthusiastic participation in over 15 service events that incorporate the involvement of our students and their families as well as faculty/staff members and their families. Some examples of First Institute’s ongoing community participation include:
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An annual presence in the July 4th parade with over 20 participants each year (and growing)
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Earth Day Community Clean up
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(Having won prizes for the largest corporate participation in 2015, 2017 and 2018).
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Heartland Blood Drive
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Kidney Mobile for Diabetes Testing
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Holiday Food Drive
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Special Olympics/Crystal Lake Police Fundraiser
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Cop on a Roof Fundraiser
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Pioneer Center (local day programs for those with disabilities)
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Crystal Lake Rotary
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Be The Match Bone Marrow Foundation
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CARE Center (Sexual Assault Crisis Center)
We realize our success is firmly grounded in our ability to participate in the communities we serve. We continue to work with our employer partners, students and faculty to be sure we give back.
First Institute takes pride in being the small organization that participates in a big way!
Runner Up – EF International Language Campus, Santa Barbara
(Santa Barbara, California)