March 17, 2025 — Cleveland Community College’s Electrical Lineworker Academy has been named the 2025 Outstanding Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program by ApprenticeshipNC–The State Apprenticeship Agency. The award was presented during ApprenticeshipNC’s annual awards ceremony held March 11 in Durham, N.C. “I am so proud of our Electrical Lineworker Academy, and those who have worked to make […]
Cleveland Community College is excited to announce its participation in the NC Community Colleges Boost program. This innovative initiative is aimed at accelerating students’ progress through college and into the workforce, aligning with the state’s economic development goals. The Boost program is being launched with a historic grant of $35.6 million from Arnold Ventures, marking […]
The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded Cleveland Community College more than $600,000 to establish a Health Sciences Academy designed for high school juniors and seniors. This innovative program will provide 11th- and 12th-grade students with the opportunity to complete prerequisite courses and earn industry-recognized healthcare credentials while still in high school. By participating in the […]
The energy level on campus jumped a notch with the arrival of Nikki Hudson, the new EMS Program Coordinator. Nikki officially joined the team on October 1 and brings over a decade of experience in emergency medical services and education. Her vision and passion are already setting the stage for an exciting future for the […]
Cleveland Community College celebrated graduates and new apprentices at the Apprenticeship Cleveland Graduation Recognition and Signing Ceremony on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The annual event held during National Apprenticeship Week affirms CCC’s commitment to creating a skilled workforce that benefits workers and employers. The nine graduates completed apprenticeships in high-demand fields, including Mechatronics, CNC Maintenance, […]
At the end of October 2024, Dr. Jason Hurst announced the naming of the Jo Ann Schilling Radiography Program. “Ensuring that our community has enough healthcare workers in every discipline is so important to the health of our community,” said Hurst. “That’s why the generosity of donors like Jo is so important. They help us […]
Cleveland Community College has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. This designation signifies that CCC has met the rigorous requirements set by the two sponsoring agencies, has a robust cybersecurity-related curriculum, and is committed to graduating knowledgeable, skilled […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cleveland Community College is excited to announce that it has joined the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN). This fast-growing organization works to close the critical gap in cybersecurity workforce needs and available workers. “Cleveland Community College is pleased to join the Carolina Cyber Network,” said Dr. Jason Hurst, president. “We look forward to collaborating with our […]
