The energy was electric (and the sparks literal) at Cleveland Community College’s Fourth Annual High School Welding Competition on Friday, May 9! Students from four area high schools went head-to-head in a timed welding challenge—and once again, Crest High School came out on top. This Year’s Challenge:Students were asked to weld a ¼-inch plate at […]
Maycie Norman, a senior at Crest High and a CCC cosmetology student, is taking her talent for design from Shelby to the national stage—with hopes of heading to FIT in New York.
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Cleveland Community College were honored on April 23, 2025, as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Ninety-six students were inducted for membership based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Students […]
Cleveland Community College students showcased their talent, skill, and professionalism at the 2025 SkillsUSA North Carolina State Conference, held April 9–11 in Greensboro, NC. Competing under this year’s theme, “Ignite Your Potential,” CCC brought a strong team of 44 students, five of whom participated as models. They made their mark in 27 competition categories and […]
On Wednesday, April 2, Cleveland Community College held its annual Advisory Committee Day. This year’s theme was Building Futures, One Skill at a Time, and more than 100 companies participated. This event is important in fostering stronger relationships with the companies we serve and rely on for program feedback and support. We would like to […]
Community Hair Speaks event offers free beauty services On March 19 and 20 Cleveland Community College’s SkillsUSA members hosted Community Hair Speaks, a community service event that allowed students to give back while showcasing their Cosmetology skills. Glynnis Barner, Tierra Lira, and Shaiel Rivera organized the event to provide free beauty services to individuals in […]
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 […]
After proudly serving for three years in the U.S. Navy, Michael Williams returned to civilian life ready to build a stable career. When he was unexpectedly laid off from his job, he seized the opportunity to pursue a new path and enrolled in Cleveland Community College’s Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology Programming and […]
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 […]
Cleveland Community College is proud to announce that three of its instructors were selected for the North Carolina Community College Master Instructor Certification Program. The program focuses on educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and innovation in student success. “We are proud to celebrate the selection of three outstanding faculty members to […]
Matthew Pasley began his journey in the HVAC field during high school in Kentucky. Although he had the option to graduate early, a school counselor suggested he take HVAC classes instead. He decided to spend his senior year learning about heating and cooling systems. Although he didn’t enter the profession immediately, he recognized that having […]
