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 […]
Imagine attending a training class on the ĢƵ campus and one of your classmates is the college president! Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president, elevated his practical skills by completing the forklift operator training class held June 10 on the Tarboro campus. By joining the class, he learned about the basic design of lift trucks, stabilization […]
ĢƵ held two graduation ceremonies on the Tarboro campus for students in the Natural Hair Care and Nail Technology programs. The Natural Hair Care graduation for the day class was held April 1. On April 3, the Natural Hair Care Night Class and Nail Technology graduations took place. Students in the Natural Hair […]
Welders are in high demand in the Edgecombe area, and ĢƵ is training students to meet the demand. At ĢƵ, students can earn certifications, a diploma, and a degree in welding. “There are a lot of places that need welders,” says ĢƵ welding instructor Warren Lynch. “Once students complete their program, I’ve got […]
If you embarked on home improvements or new construction during the pandemic, you quickly learned that licensed electricians are in short supply. ĢƵ is working to meet the local need for electricians through its program in Electrical Systems Technology. “There are only 300 unlimited electricians in the state of North Carolina, and that […]
ĢƵ’s Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathway was recently certified at the state level for meeting criteria of the NCWorks Pathway Certification Program and the Northeastern NC Career Pathways local implementation certification program. Shown from left are Dave Whitmer, executive director of the Northeastern Workforce Development Board, with ĢƵ representatives Brittany Harrelson, administrative assistant; Michael […]
ĢƵ leaders were among the education and business professionals who attended the Twin Counties Education & Business Leaders’ Summit held August 1 on the campus of Nash Community College. ĢƵ participants included (from left) Lynwood Roberson, Dr. Greg McLeod, Sheila Hoskins, Sheryll Wood, Debbie Batten, Dr. Harry Starnes, and Bruce Panneton. NC Secretary […]
Students are heating up the kitchen in a new program in Baking and Pastry Arts at ĢƵ. The new Continuing Education certificate program began this summer with courses in Food Service Sanitation and Safety and Food Service Management. Both classes are meeting in the evening for the convenience of students who work. A […]
Dennis Hackett, who has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing, has been named customized training project manager at ĢƵ. In this new position, Hackett’s primary responsibility will be to develop training programs for Triangle Tire and oversee the construction of the new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. The College will own and […]
