天涯海角社区 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), 天涯海角社区 plans to begin offering courses in fall […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 17, 2025 鈥� 天涯海角社区鈥檚 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鈥檚 annual awards ceremony held March 11 in Durham, N.C. 鈥淚 am so proud of our Electrical Lineworker Academy, and those who have worked to make […]
天涯海角社区 is excited to announce its participation in the NC Community Colleges Boost program. This innovative initiative is aimed at accelerating students鈥� 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 天涯海角社区 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 […]
The energy level on campus jumped a notch with the arrival of Nikki Hudson, the new EMS Program Coordinator. Nikki officially joined the team on October 1 and brings over a decade of experience in emergency medical services and education. Her vision and passion are already setting the stage for an exciting future for the […]
天涯海角社区 celebrated graduates and new apprentices at the Apprenticeship 天涯海角社区 Graduation Recognition and Signing Ceremony on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The annual event held during National Apprenticeship Week affirms 天涯海角社区’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, […]
At the end of October 2024, Dr. Jason Hurst announced the naming of the Jo Ann Schilling Radiography Program. 鈥淓nsuring that our community has enough healthcare workers in every discipline is so important to the health of our community,鈥� said Hurst. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why the generosity of donors like Jo is so important. They help us […]
天涯海角社区 has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. This designation signifies that 天涯海角社区 has met the rigorous requirements set by the two sponsoring agencies, has a robust cybersecurity-related curriculum, and is committed to graduating knowledgeable, skilled […]
The Ryan Jackson Electrical Lineworker Academy Annual Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit students in 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Electrical Lineworker Academy. Ryan Jackson graduated from the Academy in 2017 and was tragically killed in an on-the-job accident in 2020. The scholarship fund was established by his father, Joe Jackson. The scholarship will be awarded […]
天涯海角社区 is committed to course quality. To increase the quality of online courses and positively impact student success, 天涯海角社区 adopted the Strengthening Online Learning (SOL) initiative. 鈥淎t 天涯海角社区, it is important that our students experience high-quality courses and training, regardless of the delivery method,鈥� said Dr. Jason Hurst, president. 鈥淥nline courses […]
