Cleveland Community College is committed to course quality. To increase the quality of online courses and positively impact student success, CCC adopted the Strengthening Online Learning (SOL) initiative. “At Cleveland Community College, it is important that our students experience high-quality courses and training, regardless of the delivery method,” said Dr. Jason Hurst, president. “Online courses […]
Everyone who comes to CCC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) offices has a story. Each story is different, but they all share one thing—they have experienced barriers that kept them from achieving a goal. Kenneth Humphries walked into CCC’s College and Career Readiness offices after years of struggling in school. “When I was younger, I […]
Two Nursing Students Recognized Brooke Cook and Summer Mosteller, both nursing students at Cleveland Community College, have each been recognized for exhibiting valued characteristics in future nurses. Both students have been selected to receive the Betty Garrison Award. “I feel extremely honored to receive this award. Betty Garrison was an amazing woman. I strive to […]
Music has a universal appeal that transcends age, background, and career aspirations. At Cleveland Community College, students are encouraged to explore their musical talents. “Whether you are looking for opportunities to express yourself through music, you want to keep music in your life, or you want to pursue a career in music, CCC’s music program […]
In February, Dr. Jason Hurst, president of CCC, Tony Fogleman, vice president of Workforce Development, Alan Qualls, Electrical Lineworker Academy coordinator, and Trustee Craig DeBrew traveled to the Bellwether College Consortium’s 30th Annual Community College Futures Assembly in San Antonio, Texas. There, the group had the opportunity to showcase CCC’s Electrical Lineworker Academy on the […]
The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College has announced a “How to Start a Small Business” seminar on Tuesday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m., at its new satellite office in the former SunTrust Bank building at 700 West King Street in Kings Mountain. If you are considering starting a business, the presentation will help […]
Frances Kniceley is the Department Chair for the Office Administration program at Cleveland Community College. She has worked at the College since 2005, but before she became an employee, Frances was a student. She says deciding to enroll at CCC was the turning point in her work life, setting her on a path to a […]
Do you have some inner creativity just waiting to be unleashed? Are you looking for a new hobby or creative outlet? Consider an art class at Cleveland Community College. These classes are available for full-time students, part-time students and community members. Some classes require previous knowledge, but several entry-level courses exist. “Anyone can enroll in […]
Did you know that Cleveland Community College offers an associate degree in cyber security? It doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. With technology evolving quickly and hackers getting smarter, businesses, healthcare centers, educational institutions and others need people who know how to keep the bad guys out of their data. The US Bureau […]
Meet Johnathan Walker, who made a life-changing decision to dive into the world of Information Technology at the age of 34. Before this decision, he worked various jobs from restaurant manager to construction worker and even ran his own business. Then, the pandemic hit and like many others, Johnathan was forced to reevaluate his career […]
In September, Cleveland Community College received an email from a recent graduate of the Heavy Equipment Operator Academy. John Doctor wanted to tell his former instructors about his experience while interviewing with a construction company and how the HEO program gave him the skills and confidence to impress his soon-to-be employers. Here's what he wrote:
