ĢƵ’s Social and Human Services program prepares students for careers in counseling, rehabilitation and community‑based support. The program is highlighted by graduates such as Monasha Howell, who says her path into human services began in childhood while accompanying her mother, a certified nursing assistant, to work. “I was always with her on weekends […]
ĢƵ’s Barbering program was proudly represented at Rocky Mount High School’s Career Day held recently. Our students engaged with attendees, shared program information, and spoke with those interested in pursuing barbering as a career path. Participating students, pictured left to right, were Samerah Taylor‑Dodd, Jabaria Bowser, Jacob Pindea and Daniel Bridgers.
Natural hair care and nail technology graduations took place Nov. 6 on the Tarboro campus. Students in the natural hair care program study and practice chemical-free hair styling. The courses are completed in four months for daytime students and seven months for students who take evening classes. In nail technology, there is instruction and practice […]
“This is a big day for us,” said Cole Stewart during the graduation ceremony for the 16th Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at ĢƵ. “As it says in our code of ethics, our fundamental duty is to serve the community. We have been given an enormous power and responsibility to […]
Students in ĢƵ’s nail technology program were pleasantly surprised to receive a visit from ĢƵ President, Dr. Greg McLeod, for a client service. McLeod also brought along his son to the Cosmetic Arts Building where the two were given manicures. Jordan received his manicure from Shadara Williams, while McLeod’s manicure was provided by […]
Top Dog Waste Solutions in Rocky Mount recently donated a total of $2,000 to the ĢƵ Foundation. The local trash and recycling company’s contribution will fund three distinct scholarships. The Top Dog Welding Scholarship will provide $1,000 to students enrolled in the welding diploma program at ĢƵ. A $500 gift will support students […]
On behalf of the Tarboro Rotary Club, president Greg Sessoms presented the ĢƵ Foundation with a $4,000 check benefitting ĢƵ’s public safety programs. “Thank you for being consistently supportive, especially of our BLET and EMS programs,” said Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president. Of the $4,000 contributed, $2,000 will be placed in an emergency […]
When ĢƵ early childhood instructor, QuaShawnda Everett, first learned about Harvard University’s training on early language development, she was a little apprehensive. Training at the prestigious Harvard University would be exciting, but it would be Everett’s first time flying by herself, the first time she would travel out of state alone, and her […]
ĢƵ signed a bilateral agreement with East Carolina University Monday, February 17 on the ĢƵ campus. The agreement will enable ĢƵ students to finish their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Geospatial Technology-Geographic Information Science, and complete their BS in either Geographic Information Science and Technology or in Geography at ECU. “Anytime you can […]
ĢƵ invites the public to attend a special signing ceremony between ĢƵ and East Carolina University. The collaboration will provide greater opportunities for students to enhance their technical skills and advance their careers in geospatial technology. The ceremony will be held Monday, Feb. 17 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. in the Multipurpose room of […]
