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CCC’s Use of Technology Reflects Innovative Spirit
May 9, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off on CCC’s Use of Technology Reflects Innovative SpiritLast year, Cleveland Community College celebrated 50 years of providing educational opportunities to the citizens of Cleveland County and the surrounding area. That anniversary was a milestone for the College, but certainly not a stopping point. CCC is committed to continuing the growth and evolution it has experienced over the last five decades. If you… read more
Training to Keep America Running
May 16, 2016 3:45 pm Comments Off on Training to Keep America RunningA business that relies on continual operation is defined as mission critical. Mission critical operators are individuals whose job is to keep those facilities running and protected. The need for mission critical operators is on the rise. That’s why Cleveland Community College, with the help of a United States Department of Labor Employment Training Administration… read more
CCC Receives High Marks in Nursing School Rankings
June 2, 2016 2:06 pm Comments Off on CCC Receives High Marks in Nursing School RankingsAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow about 16 percent through 2024. Increased emphasis on preventative care, growing rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity, and demand for healthcare services from aging baby-boomers as they live longer, more active lives will contribute to the need… read more
Transfer Students Get the Same Education For Much Less
May 5, 2016 9:12 pm Comments Off on Transfer Students Get the Same Education For Much LessTuition & Fees (annual in-state) CCC – $1,910 NC State University – $8,406 UNC-Chapel Hill – $8,334 UNC Charlotte – $6,414 Appalachian State University – $6,719 Source: www.northcarolina.edu ——- Every year, thousands of students make this same wise choice. Nationally, about 41 percent of all students get their start at a community college. It’s well… read more
The Community College Advantage
May 17, 2016 3:26 pm Comments Off on The Community College AdvantageFEATURE Book Review: The Community College Advantage By Naomi Sheehan Nearly half of college students in the United States are the first generation in their families to pursue higher education. This motivated Diane Melville, who got her own start at a community college, to write The Community College Advantage, a guidebook for prospective students who don’t… read more
A Head’s Up on Financial Aid: Headache-saving changes are coming
May 5, 2016 9:00 pm Comments Off on A Head’s Up on Financial Aid: Headache-saving changes are comingChanges are coming to the financial aid process that will make it easier to apply for help and plan ahead for college. Beginning October 1, 2016, students will be able to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2017-18 year. This pushes the application date up by several months from the… read more