After serving in the Navy as an aviation structural mechanic for four years, Justin Lattimore is switching his focus to the world of computers and cyber security. Although he’ll work with different equipment, he still aims to keep people safe. In the Navy, Lattimore ensured that pilots and their crews were safe. Now, he is […]
John Pasour, a mechanical drafting student at Cleveland Community College, was awarded a $4,500 North Carolina Space Grant earlier this year. He presented his research findings at the NC Space Grant Symposium in Raleigh on April 21. Pasour’s goal with his research was to “determine the viability of using living components in an air filtration […]
On Friday, April 28, 2023, CCC held its second annual high school welding competition. It featured the top four welders from each of the county's high schools.
Practical Nursing student Kaitlin Emmert has been selected to receive the Betty Garrison Award.
More than 300 community college leaders from across the state gathered last week in Raleigh to advocate for the NC Community College System’s legislative priorities. From Cleveland Community College, President Dr. Jason Hurst, Trustees Chair Bill Turpish, Vice Chair Allen Langley, and Trustees Wayne King, Kenneth Ledford, Larry Hamrick and Dennis Bailey participated in the […]
Vincent Mates has been a part-time instructor at CCC for six years. He typically teaches courses in electronics, electrical and automation technology. Mates is originally from Chicago, Illinois, but moved with his family to Georgia when he was eight. He now lives in Kings Mountain. He graduated from York Technical College in Rock Hill, South […]
Cleveland Community College practical nursing student, Rhacinda “Cindy” Barner has been selected as a 2022 recipient of the Betty Garrison Award. CCC’s nursing faculty nominated Barner. “I was very surprised, humbled and grateful to be nominated for this award,” said Barner. The award honors Betty Garrison, a “much loved and well-respected nurse in the Charlotte […]
High School Senior Reaps Benefits of Apprenticeship When Maddox Brown was a senior at Kings Mountain High School he took some HVAC classes at Cleveland Community College to fill his schedule. What he found was a career he wanted to pursue. Apprenticeship Cleveland is providing him with a path to success. “The reason I like […]
Keshia Cannova did not have a high school diploma, and it had been 13 years since she was in school. But, she realized it didn't matter how much time had passed, she owed it to herself to try to change her future. She earned her GED, completed the Pharmacy Technician Academy and is now employed as a certified pharmacy technician.
Recently, the CCC Board of Trustees recognized three employees from the Continuing Education Department for their hard work and positive impact on the students, the College and the community.
Dr. Fealita Prunty joined the CCC family about six months ago. Although she has extensive experience, this is her first year teaching Criminal Justice. She has worked as a training supervisor for Piedmont Airlines, a tutor and a substitute teacher.
Learn more about this accreditation process and the governing organizations by visiting caahep.org or coaemsp.org. Interested in a career in the emergency medical science field? CCC offers the emergency medical technician and paramedic programs. The College also offers an Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science.
