Jada Callahan: Career and College Promise Success
Jada Callahan, a 2024 graduate of Crest High School, found her passion in a class she took just for fun. Through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, Jada registered for a Cosmetology class at Cleveland Community College without having to pay college tuition. The CCP program offers qualifying high school juniors and seniors the […]
Apprenticeship Cleveland Celebrates Graduates and New Apprentices
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, […]
Retiree’s Legacy Supports Radiography Program
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 […]
Redefining Success: Kaitlyn Sisk’s Journey from Dental Assisting to Mission Critical Operations
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. […]
Summer Honor Rolls Announced
Club Spotlight: Arts & Culture
The Arts & Culture Club at Cleveland Community College is your gateway to a vibrant campus life! We’re dedicated to enhancing our community through artistic expression, whether it’s visual arts, music, theater, or language. Dive into a world of creativity with us, and connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff as we celebrate and explore […]
From Juggling Jobs to Achieving Dreams
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 […]
Creating a Spark, for Herself and Others
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 […]
College and Career Readiness Celebrates Graduates
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. […]
Embracing Challenges to Be a Light for Others
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 […]
Sometimes We Need a Little Nudge
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 […]