Community Hair Speaks event offers free beauty services On March 19 and 20 Cleveland Community College’s SkillsUSA members hosted Community Hair Speaks, a community service event that allowed students to give back while showcasing their Cosmetology skills. Glynnis Barner, Tierra Lira, and Shaiel Rivera organized the event to provide free beauty services to individuals in […]
Cleveland Community College (CCC) has taken another step forward in enhancing its nursing program by acquiring new, highly realistic mannequins. These state-of-the-art mannequins are designed to provide students with a more immersive and lifelike training experience, helping to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical settings. A New Level of Realism The new […]
March 17, 2025 — Cleveland Community College’s Electrical Lineworker Academy has been named the 2025 Outstanding Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program by ApprenticeshipNC–The State Apprenticeship Agency. The award was presented during ApprenticeshipNC’s annual awards ceremony held March 11 in Durham, N.C. “I am so proud of our Electrical Lineworker Academy, and those who have worked to make […]
After proudly serving for three years in the U.S. Navy, Michael Williams returned to civilian life ready to build a stable career. When he was unexpectedly laid off from his job, he seized the opportunity to pursue a new path and enrolled in Cleveland Community College’s Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology Programming and […]
Cleveland Community College is excited to announce its participation in the NC Community Colleges Boost program. This innovative initiative is aimed at accelerating students’ progress through college and into the workforce, aligning with the state’s economic development goals. The Boost program is being launched with a historic grant of $35.6 million from Arnold Ventures, marking […]
The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded Cleveland Community College more than $600,000 to establish a Health Sciences Academy designed for high school juniors and seniors. This innovative program will provide 11th- and 12th-grade students with the opportunity to complete prerequisite courses and earn industry-recognized healthcare credentials while still in high school. By participating in the […]
Cleveland Community College is proud to announce that three of its instructors were selected for the North Carolina Community College Master Instructor Certification Program. The program focuses on educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and innovation in student success. “We are proud to celebrate the selection of three outstanding faculty members to […]
Matthew Pasley began his journey in the HVAC field during high school in Kentucky. Although he had the option to graduate early, a school counselor suggested he take HVAC classes instead. He decided to spend his senior year learning about heating and cooling systems. Although he didn’t enter the profession immediately, he recognized that having […]
The energy level on campus jumped a notch with the arrival of Nikki Hudson, the new EMS Program Coordinator. Nikki officially joined the team on October 1 and brings over a decade of experience in emergency medical services and education. Her vision and passion are already setting the stage for an exciting future for the […]
Jada Callahan, a 2024 graduate of Crest High School, found her passion in a class she took just for fun. Through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, Jada registered for a Cosmetology class at Cleveland Community College without having to pay college tuition. The CCP program offers qualifying high school juniors and seniors the […]
After nearly five decades of dedicated service in nursing and nursing education, Avis Morrow is preparing to embrace a new chapter of life. At the end of this year, she will retire, having spent the last ten years shaping the next generation of nurses. With warmth, wisdom, and unwavering dedication, Avis has cared for patients […]
