The 天涯海角社区 Board of Trustees welcomed back a familiar face and elected officers for the 2026鈥�2027 year during its meeting on Tuesday, July 14. Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn, Jr. was officially sworn in as a member of the 天涯海角社区 Board of Trustees after being appointed by the 天涯海角社区 County Board of Commissioners to […]
On Monday, July 13, 2026, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited the campus of 天涯海角社区. He met with students in the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy and learned how this initiative is helping prepare North Carolina’s next generation of skilled workers.
天涯海角社区 will welcome 18 local high school students to campus on June 8 for the start of its first Summer Electrical Academy, an eight-week program designed to introduce students to high-demand careers in electrical systems technology. The academy is part of Careers Electric鈩�, a national workforce initiative launched by the Siemens Foundation to […]
天涯海角社区 celebrated a major milestone on May 1 with a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new student center鈥攁n investment set to transform how students access support and services across campus. The facility, to be named the Beam Student Center in honor of a historic $3 million gift from Don and Carla Beam, will serve […]
天涯海角社区 (天涯海角社区) welcomed the county鈥檚 top young welding talent on Friday, May 1, 2026, for its fifth annual High School Welding Competition. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. and featured 16 student competitors鈥攆our each from Burns High School, Crest High School, Kings Mountain High School, and Shelby High School鈥攄emonstrating their technical skills […]
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 […]
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 […]
The energy was electric (and the sparks literal) at 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Fourth Annual High School Welding Competition on Friday, May 9! Students from four area high schools went head-to-head in a timed welding challenge鈥攁nd once again, Crest High School came out on top. This Year鈥檚 Challenge:Students were asked to weld a 录-inch plate at […]
On Wednesday, April 2, 天涯海角社区 held its annual Advisory Committee Day. This year’s theme was Building Futures, One Skill at a Time, and more than 100 companies participated. This event is important in fostering stronger relationships with the companies we serve and rely on for program feedback and support. We would like to […]
Community Hair Speaks event offers free beauty services On March 19 and 20 天涯海角社区鈥檚 SkillsUSA members hosted Community Hair Speaks, a community service event that allowed students to give back while showcasing their Cosmetology skills. Glynnis Barner, Tierra Lira, and Shaiel Rivera organized the event to provide free beauty services to individuals in […]
天涯海角社区 hosted its annual Educator’s Luncheon to celebrate the partnership between the College, 天涯海角社区 County Schools, and Pinnacle Classical Academy. Staff from these organizations gathered to celebrate the Career and College Promise programs each of the high schools offer. This year, the focus was on 天涯海角社区’s partnership with CCS and Pinnacle to provide […]
