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Mission
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders.

Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929.

More than 3.8 million students have been inducted since 1918, with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges, making Phi Theta Kappa a true catalyst among members and colleges.

Membership Benefits
Scholarships
- Scholarships to help you complete your associate, bachelor’s, and even master’s degrees
- Access to $246 million in transfer scholarships offered by over 800 four-year colleges and universities across the country
- Leadership and service experiences that will boost your resume, making you more competitive for both PTK and non-PTK scholarships

Career Training
- Professional skills employers seek through our exclusive online Competitive Edge program
- Navigate the job market with our one-of-a-kind Employment Edge training course
Request personalized letters of recommendation for job applications

Transfer Success
- Use PTK Connect to search for four-year colleges and universities that are transfer friendly and see the scholarships they offer to community college students — including those exclusively for PTK members
- Take the trickiness out of transferring and get advice from admissions pros through our exclusive Transfer Edge online course

Recognition
- Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key Membership Pin
- Phi Theta Kappa Membership Certificate
- Recognition during chapter induction ceremony
- Opportunity to wear Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia
- Official Phi Theta Kappa seal placed on your college diploma
- Notation of membership on your college transcript

Special Discounts and Offers
- Dell
- Enterprise and National
- GlobalFit
- Hurst Review Services
- Lenovo
- BetterHelp
- StudyBuddy.Live

To join this group, you must be an active member of PTK's Alpha Lambda Psi Chapter at Germanna Community College.