Myth # 1 A degree from a community college isn’t as good as a university degree. False! A degree from your community college in many cases is a step directly into the job market. Central Carolina Technical College has more than 50 programs that lead to a degree or certificate in two years or less and prepare students to enter the workforce. It means a career with responsibilities and chances...

Everyone knows that the medical field can be both financially and personally rewarding. What most people may not know is how many great medical careers require a two-year degree or less. The annual wage for healthcare practitioners and related professionals: Bottom 10%: $35,580 Median wage: $69,870 Top 10%: $148,720 For every doctor in the medical field, there are over half a dozen...

Do you want a career that focuses on helping people and making their lives better? If so, then Human Services is the field for you! Our program, which is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE), prepares you for an entry-level position in a variety of human service agencies. Our emphasis of study is on development of knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to...

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For Solonda Wesley, following the crowd was never the option. She always wanted to stand out, and with her current internship with NASA, she can do just that. Wesley is currently a Computer and Information Technology student at Central Carolina Technical College and an intern with NASA, where she is working with the Exploration Technology Office (ETO). Wesley works with the Technology...

Sherry Tolson works for the town of Cheraw in the water and sewer industry, obtaining A-level licenses in both. She earned an associate degree from Central Carolina Technical College in Environmental Engineering Technology (EVT). “Participating in the EVT program has been one of the highlights of my career,” Tolson said. “The passion that the instructors have, particularly, Josh...

Leroy and L’Shaun Woods are siblings from Lee County who both participated in CCTC’s dual-enrollment program while attending Lee Central High School. After participating in dual-enrollment classes at CCTC, Leroy decided to attend CCTC full-time after high school to earn his Associate in Arts Degree. He graduated from CCTC with cum laude honors in 2019. Leroy then enrolled at Coker...

If so, you’re not alone. A recent study by Strada Education found that 62 percent of Americans are concerned about losing their job. Even jobs that were once considered stable, permanent options may not be a best bet in these unprecedented times. You don’t need to go into thousands of dollars in debt in order to attain a degree or certificate that can provide you with better earnings and a...

You may have heard that manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past. While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing job is starved for skilled workers. Today, more than 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S Department of Commerce report. At the same time, according to the Bureau of Labor...

“We recently completed a study that determined the greatest needs for physical improvements on the campus,” Vice President for Business Affairs Terry Booth said. “Our hope is that we not only serve students better, we offer a more collegiate feel with a green space for events and time spent between classes.” The green-space will be located on the Main Campus backing up to the...

What made you decide on surgical technology for a career? I chose surgical technology because it was different. I never heard about the career and when I researched what it was about I knew that it was for me. The rush of being in the operating room and being a surgeon’s right hand was something I knew was for me. What do you like most about the program?  The thing I enjoyed most while...

Earn a certificate in only two semesters. Choose your work setting. Medical office, pain clinic, chiropractic office, healthcare facilities, hospital, gym, health spa, cruise ship, business owner and many more when you take the career path to Licensed Massage Therapist. ...