Ashanti McGuire’s story is one of perseverance and determination. As a troubled teenager, she attended an alternative school for most of her middle and high school years, eventually dropping out. In 2014, with encouragement from her daughter, she finally earned her high school diploma through the College and Career Readiness program at CCC. With that […]
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 Ryan Jackson Electrical Lineworker Academy Annual Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit students in Cleveland Community College’s Electrical Lineworker Academy. Ryan Jackson graduated from the Academy in 2017 and was tragically killed in an on-the-job accident in 2020. The scholarship fund was established by his father, Joe Jackson. The scholarship will be awarded […]
Brooke Porter is Cleveland Community College’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award winner. She graduated on May 9, 2024, with an Associate in Arts degree and a 4.0 GPA. She is transferring to Gardner-Webb University to earn her bachelor’s degree and then attend medical school. Ultimately, she wants to be a neurologist. “First, I want to thank […]
Taking the first step toward something new can be very intimidating. We may hesitate, even when we know we need to take that step so we can move forward with our lives. Many of us need encouragement or nudging from a friend or family member. In Kody Parker’s case it was his parents who did […]
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 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 […]
