Triton College Honors the Village of Franklin Park

Triton College played host to residents and village officials from the village of Franklin Park as Triton honored the community at the May 19 Franklin Park Honor Day event. Guests enjoyed refreshments and entertainment, while celebrating the outstanding partnership between Triton and the village.
"We are very proud to be partners with the village of Franklin Park in helping its residents meet their educational goals," said Triton College president, Dr. Patricia Granados. "The commitment of Mayor Barrett Pedersen and trustees to education for the betterment of the community is what has allowed our relationship to flourish."
The evening presented an opportunity for Franklin Park residents to learn more about Triton's programs. In addition to academic information being available, deans and department staff were on hand. Several of Franklin Park's officials and residents were in attendance, including trustees John Johnson and Cheryl McLean, along with members representing the Franklin Park and Veterans park districts, and village administration.
Franklin Park and its residents have been active in a number of Triton programs and services within the community. Most notably, 31 village residents ranging from 59-90 years old are part of Triton's Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Last year, these volunteers donated 4,806 hours for three different Triton non-for-profit partners in the village - CNN Franklin Park, Leyden Family Services and Leyden Township.
In March 2010, Triton's School of Continuing Education was hired to provide customer service training to employees of the village. Triton is currently working with the Franklin Park School District 84 to provide four summer children's camps. In addition, 339 students took advantage of English as a Second Language classes held at Passow and Pietrini elementary schools and East Leyden High School in Franklin Park last year.
Mayor Barrett Pedersen knows the importance of education and how Triton has served his community with approximately 900 Franklin Park residents enrolled for classes during the spring semester.
"I am very proud to be representing the village of Franklin Park as our community is honored by Triton College," Pedersen said. "Triton College is responsive to diverse educational needs and is committed to fostering a lifelong learning environment that empowers individuals personally, professionally and culturally. We are pleased to be their neighbor and proud to be their partner in our shared community."
For more information on Franklin Park Honor Day, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3220.