Saint Paul College

We matched each month of the year with an SPC program!

Find your birth month, discover your match, and tell us: Does it fit your educational journey? Whether you're a current student, proud alum, or future Saint Paul College student, we want to hear from you! Drop your month and thoughts in the comments.

The Workforce Development Scholarship is available to students in tech, healthcare, trades, and education. You could be awarded up to $5,000 over four semesters. There are over 80 scholarships open for Saint Paul College Students who qualify.

Learn more: https://www.saintpaul.edu/workforce-development-scholarship-future-careers/

SPC’s We Thrive program, in partnership with The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, empowers BIPOC women and gender-expansive students with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed. Through We Thrive, students develop into innovators, advocates, and changemakers who make a positive impact in their communities.

Learn more about the We Thrive program: https://www.saintpaul.edu/we-thrive-students-celebrate-success/

When Zinet Kemal immigrated from Ethiopia to Minnesota, she and her family embraced the opportunity to build a new life. Over the past decade, Zinet has not only reinvented her own career but has also become a leader making a difference in both the cybersecurity and Muslim communities.

Read her inspiring story: https://www.saintpaul.edu/from-reinvention-to-impact-zinet-kemals-career-journey/

“Every dream is possible with action.” — Eaint Phu Myint Myat, SPC International Student

After the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, Eaint Phu took a courageous leap to pursue her American Dream. Today, she is building business skills at SPC with a vision for the future—one that includes bringing knowledge, leadership, and opportunity back to Myanmar to help drive positive change.

Read Eaint Phu’s inspiring story: https://www.saintpaul.edu/charting-a-new-path-eaint-phu-myint-myats-journey/

President Peaslee reflected on the role of community colleges in building the American Dream in an article in the Community College Daily.

Read about how SPC and community colleges are prepared for current student needs: https://www.ccdaily.com/2026/07/gen-ed-is-where-the-american-dream-gets-built/

Congratulations to Sara Johannes on being named the 2026 Postsecondary Educator of the Year by the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education.

Read more about this well-deserved honor: https://www.saintpaul.edu/sara-johannes-awarded-2026-idaho-potato-commission-postsecondary-educator-of-the-year-award/

Ready to breathe easier? 88% of our Spring 2026 Respiratory Therapy grads passed their licensing exam, and they're stepping into the workforce as certified professionals right now.

Curious about the secret behind SPC students’ success? Explore the support systems that help them thrive: https://www.saintpaul.edu/student-success-in-action-the-respiratory-therapy-program/

One day. One course. One incredible impact.

Thanks to the generosity of our golfers, sponsors, and supporters, we raised $7,000 for the Tom Nielsen/Mo-Tech Endowed Scholarship!
The warm Wisconsin weather made for a great day, but the real win was helping future SPC and CNC Toolmaking students achieve their educational goals.

Thank you to everyone who made it happen. Learn more about the community events that support student success at https://www.saintpaul.edu/tnt-golf-tournament-scholarship-fundraiser/