Archive - Fall 2022, Volume 2 – Issue 1 : Fall 2022, Volume 2

Green Space Coming This Fall

“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...

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CCTC Foundation

Established in 1977, the Foundation was created to support CCTC in the development and growth of quality educational programs for area residents. The Foundation was also designed to assists in encouraging partnerships between all levels of education as well as business and industry. Such support and assistance may include student scholarships, professional development for college personnel and to...

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Alumni Success: Leroy & L’Shaun Woods

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...

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Alumni Success: Direct Pathways from CCTC

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...

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Student Success: Leaving a Local Impact

Michael Waddell was a crucial part in crafting two aluminum palmetto trees that now adorn the new pro shop facility at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter. “It was fairly easy,” Waddell said. “We came up with a design on the computer and sent it to our plasma cutting table, which cuts it out into a sheet of metal. We cut the trees in two pieces, made sure everything was smooth, welded...

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Student Success: From CCTC to NASA

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...

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Massage Therapy

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. ...

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100% Online Programs at CCTC

Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Science Degree Accounting Associate Degree in Accounting Accounting Specialist Certificate Administrative Office Technology Microsoft Office Applications Specialist Certificate Computer Science Cybersecurity Certificate Management Associate Degree in Management Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate Human...

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Dr. Kevin Pollock Named 9th President

After a nationwide search, the Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission chose Dr. Kevin Pollock as the next leader of Central Carolina Technical College. “It is my honor to accept the position of president at Central Carolina Technical College,” Pollock said. “I look forward to working with the area commission, faculty and staff, to move the college forward and to greater...

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Natural Resources Management program expands options for students

Central Carolina Technical College’s Natural Resources Management (NRM) program is set to offer more learning options for its students. The program, which is designed to prepare students for a career in the management and protection of natural resources, has traditionally offered classes in an outdoor setting in Sumter. Going forward, those experiences will still be available in addition to...

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CCTC Earns Military Friendly® School Designation for Tenth Year

Central Carolina Technical College announced in February that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation in the Silver level. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the...

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Surgical Technology Program To Transition To Associate Degree

Students in the Surgical Technology program at Central Carolina Technical College will soon be able to use their skills in more ways than ever before. Beginning in the fall 2021 semester, the Surgical Technology program within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences will offer an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology, rather than a diploma. The goal of the program will remain the same,...

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5 Myths About Community Colleges

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...

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Prepare for Your Future Career through Transfer

The cost of a four-year degree and student debt loads have risen relentlessly in the last decade. That’s why so many students choose to attend community college as an affordable alternative to a four-year institution. But education at a community college doesn’t have to end in a two-year degree. In fact, credit earned at a community college can often be transferred to a four-year school and...

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Grace Under Pressure: Surgical Technologists Save Lives

About the Career Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who work closely with surgeons and other operating room personnel. They are integral members of the surgical team and are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the surgical suite as well as assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgery. Surgical technologists provide patient-centered care throughout...

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A Healthcare Career with Regular Hours? Exploring careers in Medical Assisting and Medical Record Coding

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Realize your full potential working in a medical office. With the number of healthcare procedures increasing as the population ages, there is a very high demand for skilled specialists in medical assisting and medical coding. More and more, the unique skills of medical office professionals are an important contribution to the delivery of quality care....

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A Career in Human Services Helps You Help Others

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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Recession-Proof Career Paths: Are you worried about the long-term viability of your job in a recession?

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...

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Passion for Helping Others: Consider a Career in Healthcare

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...

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Brawn to Brains: Skills are the future of manufacturing

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...

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Archive - June 2021