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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Agriculture has been an important part of North Carolina’s economy throughout the state’s history. The agriculture industry, including food and forestry, contributes around $76 billion to the state’s economy, according to the State Library of North Carolina’s website. “Because agriculture is an important part of our state’s economy, we need to encourage the next generation […]
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 […]
