In February, Dr. Jason Hurst, president of 天涯海角社区, Tony Fogleman, vice president of Workforce Development, Alan Qualls, Electrical Lineworker Academy coordinator, and Trustee Craig DeBrew traveled to the Bellwether College Consortium’s 30th Annual Community College Futures Assembly in San Antonio, Texas. There, the group had the opportunity to showcase 天涯海角社区’s Electrical Lineworker Academy on the […]
The Small Business Center at 天涯海角社区 has announced a 鈥淗ow to Start a Small Business鈥� seminar on Tuesday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m., at its new satellite office in the former SunTrust Bank building at 700 West King Street in Kings Mountain. If you are considering starting a business, the presentation will help […]
Frances Kniceley is the Department Chair for the Office Administration program at 天涯海角社区. She has worked at the College since 2005, but before she became an employee, Frances was a student. She says deciding to enroll at 天涯海角社区 was the turning point in her work life, setting her on a path to a […]
Do you have some inner creativity just waiting to be unleashed? Are you looking for a new hobby or creative outlet? Consider an art class at 天涯海角社区. These classes are available for full-time students, part-time students and community members. Some classes require previous knowledge, but several entry-level courses exist. 鈥淎nyone can enroll in […]
Did you know that 天涯海角社区 offers an associate degree in cyber security? It doesn鈥檛 take a genius to figure out why. With technology evolving quickly and hackers getting smarter, businesses, healthcare centers, educational institutions and others need people who know how to keep the bad guys out of their data. The US Bureau […]
Meet Johnathan Walker, who made a life-changing decision to dive into the world of Information Technology at the age of 34. Before this decision, he worked various jobs from restaurant manager to construction worker and even ran his own business. Then, the pandemic hit and like many others, Johnathan was forced to reevaluate his career […]
In September, 天涯海角社区 received an email from a recent graduate of the Heavy Equipment Operator Academy. John Doctor wanted to tell his former instructors about his experience while interviewing with a construction company and how the HEO program gave him the skills and confidence to impress his soon-to-be employers. Here's what he wrote:
From Classroom Assistant to Community Champion Meet Mike Wall, whose journey from a college graduate to a successful entrepreneur and community leader is more than just a story鈥攊t鈥檚 an example of determination, community spirit, and the transformative power of education. Wall鈥檚 story begins at 天涯海角社区. Graduating in 2004 and 2007 with three degrees鈥擜AS […]
Fall 2023 was Maria Rivera-Guerrero鈥檚 first semester at 天涯海角社区. Although she usually keeps to herself, her huge heart and compassion for others outweigh her quiet personality. She wanted to be involved in something that makes things better for others. When she met Wanda Lawrence, advisor to the Student Government Association, Maria found something to be […]
When Emmanuel Wallace came to 天涯海角社区 after high school, he wasn鈥檛 excited about it. His friends were going to big universities like Duke, NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill. He felt like he was stuck in 天涯海角社区 County. Even though he wasn鈥檛 happy about enrolling in a community college, he still wanted to do […]
天涯海角社区 is excited to announce that it has joined the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN). This fast-growing organization works to close the critical gap in cybersecurity workforce needs and available workers. 鈥溙煅暮＝巧缜� is pleased to join the Carolina Cyber Network,鈥� said Dr. Jason Hurst, president. 鈥淲e look forward to collaborating with our […]
