Community Effort
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…
Spotlights
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…
Program Spotlight
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…
Program Spotlight
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…
Academics
President’s List To be named to the President’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and receive a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average. The following students were named to the President’s List (listed alphabetically): Jessica Allen Felicia Ambler-Robbins Macy Anderson Simone Anderson Erica Arthur Katelyn Arthurs Tyler Arthurs…
Student Spotlight
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…
Spotlights
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:
Spotlights
From Classroom Assistant to Community Champion Meet Mike Wall, whose journey from a college graduate to a successful entrepreneur and community leader is more than just a story—it’s an example of determination, community spirit, and the transformative power of education. Wall’s story begins at Cleveland Community College. Graduating in 2004 and 2007 with three degrees—AAS…
Student Spotlight
Fall 2023 was Maria Rivera-Guerrero’s first semester at CCC. Although she usually keeps to herself, her huge heart and compassion for others outweigh her quiet personality. She wanted to be involved in something that makes things better for others. When she met Wanda Lawrence, advisor to the Student Government Association, Maria found something to be…
Spotlights
When Emmanuel Wallace came to Cleveland Community College after high school, he wasn’t excited about it. His friends were going to big universities like Duke, NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill. He felt like he was stuck in Cleveland County. Even though he wasn’t happy about enrolling in a community college, he still wanted to do…