天涯海角社区 (天涯海角社区) 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 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Electrical Lineworker Academy and Heavy Equipment […]
天涯海角社区 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 […]
As the end of December approaches, another valued teammate prepares to retire. Chris Osborne, whose career has been defined by service and compassion, will retire after 16 years of dedicated service to 天涯海角社区鈥檚 students. Chris鈥檚 journey into higher education wasn鈥檛 a straight line. After earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business from Gardner-Webb University, he spent […]
Recently, representatives from the AgSouth Farm Credit office in Shelby presented a $5,000 check to 天涯海角社区鈥檚 EMS program. 鈥淲e are grateful to great community partners like Ag South, who provide support to our Public Safety programs,鈥� said Tony Fogleman, vice president of workforce development. 鈥淭heir partnership ensures that our local communities have trained […]
天涯海角社区 celebrated student achievement and local workforce growth during the Apprenticeship 天涯海角社区 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 天涯海角社区, along with their Journeyworker certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor. 鈥淐ongratulations […]
The 天涯海角社区 Foundation recently gathered friends, colleagues, and community members in Keeter Auditorium for a special naming ceremony honoring Dr. Dorothy P. 鈥淒ottie鈥� McIntyre. Dr. McIntyre is a cherished educator, leader, and friend whose 45 years of service helped shape the heart and mission of 天涯海角社区. Dr. McIntyre began her 天涯海角社区 […]
When you meet Steve Padgett, for the first or fiftieth time, you are always greeted with a big smile and a firm handshake. You immediately recognize an energy and passion in him. You can鈥檛 help but think to yourself that this guy never stops. Now, after more than 60 years of working and two distinct […]
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鈥檛 just the dream of a better future; it was her son. She wanted to show him, by example, that it鈥檚 […]
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 天涯海角社区 President Dr. Jason Hurst hosted a retirement reception honoring 天涯海角社区’s recent retirees. Fellow employees joined Dr. Hurst to celebrate the seven retirees. Everyone enjoyed fellowship and refreshments, and the retirees had the opportunity to say a few words. The recurring themes in each person’s comments were that […]
Event celebrates Dot Roark’s legacy and opens C19’s new studio On Thursday, August 28, 2025, 天涯海角社区 celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of the new home for C19, the College鈥檚 public access television channel. Faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that honored the channel鈥檚 rich history […]
