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 […]
Russ Hamilton, a long-time HVAC instructor at Cleveland Community College, is set to retire after 22 years of impacting students’ lives. Originally on a different career path, Russ’s journey into teaching took an unexpected route. After being discharged from the Navy, Russ worked the third shift at a local company. After 10 years working on […]
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 […]
Kaitlyn Sisk reminds us that we don’t have to stay on the same path for our entire career. If you are in a career that is not the best match for you, change your path. Staff and faculty at Cleveland Community College are here to help you! “My first career was dental assisting,” says Kaitlyn. […]
Joedonnas Bennett was juggling two jobs, trying to provide for her children, and dreaming of a better, more secure future for all of them. She realized that if things were going to change, she had to take action. She was smart enough to know that “life doesn’t have to be what you’re used to.” In […]
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. […]
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 […]
