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title: "The Optical Group helping students succeed"
type: "article"
space: "Advancement"
author: "Anonymous"
created: 2021-06-22T20:51:57Z
updated: 2021-09-22T18:05:54Z
tags: ["giving-back", "opticianry"]
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/57/advancement/articles/news/11105/the-optical-group-helping-students-succeed"
---

# The Optical Group helping students succeed

## Five-year award for Opticianry students established

Thanks to a new award for Seneca Opticianry students, more students will receive financial support to help them stay focused on their studies and complete their education in Seneca’s highly regarded [Opticianry diploma program](https://www.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/OPTC.html), the largest postsecondary program of its kind in Canada.

The award was established by Ruth Priebe, Director of Operations at [The Optical Group](http://theopticalgroup.ca/), who understands the challenges many students face when it comes to completing their postsecondary program.

“As someone who worked full time while raising my three boys while in school, I understand the struggle students face in pursuing an education and I hope this award will help eliminate some barriers to success,” said Ms. Priebe. “These student opticians are the future of our industry.”

[Read the full story](https://www.senecacollege.ca/support/donor-community/giving-back-stories/2021-stories/the-optical-group-helping-students-succeed.html)

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To learn more about how you can support Seneca Opticianry students, contact advancement@senecacollege.ca.