Joedonnas Bennett was juggling two jobs, trying to provide for her children, and dreaming of a better, more secure future for all of them. She realized that if things were going to change, she had to take action. She was smart enough to know that “life doesn’t have to be what you’re used to.” In […]
On Thursday, July 11, CCC held a graduation ceremony for students in our College and Career Readiness program. This year, 29 students completed credentials to earn their high school diploma, with 19 students walking across the stage. The Keeter Auditorium was filled with family and friends, gathered to cheer, clap and celebrate the students’ accomplishments. […]
The SkillsUSA 2024 State Competition was held in Greensboro, NC, from April 23 to 25, 2024. CCC took 37 students and out of that number, 17 students placed in their competition! Congratulations to the winners! Nursing Summer Mosteller 1st Place Ashley Buckton 2nd Place Barbering Micah Webber 1st Place Paul Xiong 2nd Place […]
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Cleveland Community College were honored today as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Fifty-nine students were inducted for membership based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Students must maintain a […]
Cleveland Community College held its third annual high school welding competition on Friday, May 3. Competitors from Crest High School dominated this year’s competition, taking all three of the top prizes. Corey Dubesko from IMA and Curtis Rippy from Maco served as judges for the competition. This was Rippy’s third year serving as a judge. […]
The amphitheater on campus has been named the James B. Petty Amphitheater for years, but with only a small sign at the entrance. Recently, a beautiful new sign was installed on the stage. The new sign was revealed on Saturday, April 13, when the Cleveland Community College Foundation hosted a dinner and fundraiser to honor […]
Cleveland Community College hosted its annual Advisory Committee Day on March 20. This event brings together employer representatives in areas related to the programs that CCC offers. The goal of this annual event is to receive real-world input on how well CCC is training workers for local employers, and how programs could be improved. Over […]
Agriculture has been an important part of North Carolina’s economy throughout the state’s history. The agriculture industry, including food and forestry, contributes around $76 billion to the state’s economy, according to the State Library of North Carolina’s website. “Because agriculture is an important part of our state’s economy, we need to encourage the next generation […]
On Thursday, November 16, Cleveland Community College held its annual Apprenticeship Cleveland signing event. The evening commemorated National Apprenticeship Week by recognizing two graduates of the Apprenticeship Cleveland program, 25 new apprentices and 10 new employer partners. Graduate Doug Womack completed the Milwright apprenticeship with Greenheck. He earned a certificate of completion from the North […]
Meet Jaime Henderson, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Cleveland Community College. Enjoy her story of resilience, determination, and the life-changing impact of community college education. Once lost in the maze of life without a high school diploma, I found my way back, thanks to the transformative power of education and the unwavering support of Cleveland Community […]
