The Cleveland Community College Board of Trustees welcomed back a familiar face and elected officers for the 2026–2027 year during its meeting on Tuesday, July 14. Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn, Jr. was officially sworn in as a member of the CCC Board of Trustees after being appointed by the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners to […]
On Monday, July 13, 2026, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited the campus of Cleveland Community College. He met with students in the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy and learned how this initiative is helping prepare North Carolina’s next generation of skilled workers.
CCC honored its newest retirees during a special celebration on Wednesday afternoon. Lee Ann Mayse, Fran Musolino, Lori Vincent, and Marilyn Ramsey (not pictured) were recognized with a reception as faculty and staff gathered to celebrate their years of service. Through their dedication, commitment, and care for students, each of these women has made a […]
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Cleveland Community College were honored on May 4, 2026, as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Forty-eight students were inducted as members based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Students […]
Cleveland Community College (CCC) welcomed the county’s top young welding talent on Friday, May 1, 2026, for its fifth annual High School Welding Competition. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. and featured 16 student competitors—four each from Burns High School, Crest High School, Kings Mountain High School, and Shelby High School—demonstrating their technical skills […]
Kimberly Ashley, Continuing Education Coordinator, has been named the 2025 Jean Harry Francis Outstanding Staff of the Year. Nominated by a colleague, Ashley was praised for her tireless work ethic, collaborative spirit, and compassion-driven leadership. Her expertise and advocacy for CCC have made a lasting impact on the college community. “Kimberly is a true team […]
The energy was electric (and the sparks literal) at Cleveland Community College’s Fourth Annual High School Welding Competition on Friday, May 9! Students from four area high schools went head-to-head in a timed welding challenge—and once again, Crest High School came out on top. This Year’s Challenge:Students were asked to weld a ¼-inch plate at […]
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Cleveland Community College were honored on April 23, 2025, as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Ninety-six students were inducted for membership based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Students […]
On Wednesday, April 2, Cleveland Community College held its annual Advisory Committee Day. This year’s theme was Building Futures, One Skill at a Time, and more than 100 companies participated. This event is important in fostering stronger relationships with the companies we serve and rely on for program feedback and support. We would like to […]
Twenty-two-year-old Cait’Lynn Crotts is a smart, ambitious young woman who welcomes challenges. Her career journey so far has been one of exploration, growth, and change. While still a junior in high school, Cait’Lynn enrolled at Cleveland Community College to study Cosmetology. By the time she graduated from high school, she had also earned her diploma […]
Cleveland Community College hosted its annual Educator’s Luncheon to celebrate the partnership between the College, Cleveland County Schools, and Pinnacle Classical Academy. Staff from these organizations gathered to celebrate the Career and College Promise programs each of the high schools offer. This year, the focus was on CCC’s partnership with CCS and Pinnacle to provide […]
Allen “Al” Dunkleman has spent more than two decades fostering a love for learning and encouraging students to persevere, no matter their background or challenges. A Sociology instructor at Cleveland Community College since 2002, he is preparing for his last day in the classroom, at least as a full-time instructor. He’s making a “vocational transition” […]
