SkillsUSA 2024 State Competition
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 recognized
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 […]
2024 High School Welding Competition
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. […]
Petty Amphitheater has a new sign
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 […]
Course Quality Matters at CCC
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 […]
A Fresh Start
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 […]
Betty Garrison Award: Celebrating The Best Nursing Qualities
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 […]
Annual Event Brings Employers to Campus
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 […]
Exploring the Musical World at CCC: Opportunities for All
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 […]
Lineworker Academy Finalist for Bellwether Award
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 […]
Small Business Center Opens in Kings Mountain
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 […]