Cleveland Community College student Chad Pinyan started down the path into cybersecurity with a simple goal: to help people. After spending more than a decade at home caring for his disabled mother and raising his daughter, Chad decided it was time to pursue a new career. Once his daughter went off to college, he was […]
Cleveland Community College plans to launch a new Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program to help meet the growing need for skilled laboratory professionals in our region. Pending approval by the North Carolina Community College System and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), CCC plans to begin offering courses in fall […]
Cleveland Community College (CCC) has announced a new partnership with The Forward Fund (TFF) to expand financial support for students enrolled in short-term workforce training programs. The partnership helps students cover both program costs and cost-of-living expenses while completing training for high-demand careers. The initiative supports students in CCC’s Electrical Lineworker Academy and Heavy Equipment […]
Cleveland Community College is expanding access to nursing education with the launch of a new nights and weekends LPN-to-ADN program. It is designed specifically for working Licensed Practical Nurses who want to advance their careers and earn their Associate Degree Nursing. The first cohort will begin classes in January and graduate in December, completing the […]
Recently, representatives from the AgSouth Farm Credit office in Shelby presented a $5,000 check to Cleveland Community College’s EMS program. “We are grateful to great community partners like Ag South, who provide support to our Public Safety programs,” said Tony Fogleman, vice president of workforce development. “Their partnership ensures that our local communities have trained […]
Cleveland Community College celebrated student achievement and local workforce growth during the Apprenticeship Cleveland annual graduation and signing ceremony held on Tuesday, November 18. This year, the program recognized 10 graduates who completed their apprenticeships and earned certificates, diplomas, or degrees from CCC, along with their Journeyworker certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor. “Congratulations […]
Returning to school as an adult wasn’t easy, but it changed everything. After more than a decade away from school, Miranda Parks made the life-changing decision to earn her GED. What pushed her forward wasn’t just the dream of a better future; it was her son. She wanted to show him, by example, that it’s […]
Cleveland Community College (CCC) has taken another step forward in enhancing its nursing program by acquiring new, highly realistic mannequins. These state-of-the-art mannequins are designed to provide students with a more immersive and lifelike training experience, helping to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical settings. A New Level of Realism The new […]
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 […]
