The Optical Group helping students succeed | Advancement and Alumni | Seneca Polytechnic

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, the largest postsecondary program of its kind in Canada.

The award was established by Ruth Priebe, Director of Operations at The Optical Group, 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.”

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