ĢƵ invites the public to celebrate the outstanding students who recently earned top honors at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Greensboro, N.C. A recognition event will be held Tuesday, May 19, from 3:30–5 p.m. in the Barnhill-Jenkins Center for Innovation’s Multipurpose Room. Students who competed at the state conference, held […]
Built here. Now what? “Built here. Now what?” That was the message delivered by Ron Green, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, during ĢƵ’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8. Green emphasized the role of community colleges in shaping students’ futures, telling graduates that being […]
Good Friday was an unforgettable experience for a group of ĢƵ students who traveled with ĢƵ President Dr. Greg McLeod and Selwyn Spence, ĢƵ’s occupational extension programs administrator, to Morehead City and Atlantic Beach. Sixteen students spent their day off from classes to tour Carteret Community College and more. Known collectively as the […]
ĢƵ has entered a cooperative curriculum agreement with Martin Community College that will allow ĢƵ students to pursue a career as a physical therapist assistant. Under the agreement, students can complete general education courses at ĢƵ before applying to Martin Community College’s two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program. Martin will accept two qualified ĢƵ […]
Two graduation ceremonies took place March 11 on the Tarboro campus of ĢƵ. Eight students in the college’s natural hair care program received their certifications, while four earned certifications in manicuring nail technology. “Over the course of three months, our natural hair care and nail graduates have committed themselves to learning, practicing, […]
Life hasn’t always been easy for Erma Battle, but her determination has never wavered. The vibrant 76-year-old recently visited the Campus Store at ĢƵ to select the perfect frame for her diploma. After completing the High School Equivalency program, she is eagerly preparing to walk across the stage at ĢƵ’s commencement in May […]
ĢƵ is proud to announce the launch of its High School Equivalency (HSE) Bootcamp, an accelerated program designed to help adult learners complete their high school equivalency credential. While the time required to earn a high-school equivalency varies based on individual circumstances, the bootcamp is specifically designed for students who are close to […]
Bernie Taylor, director of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at ĢƵ, recently spoke to members of the Tarboro Rotary Club and accepted a $4,000 donation in support of the BLET and Emergency Medical Services programs. The BLET Academy is a 22-week program that prepares students for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with […]
ĢƵ was the site for a Safety Seminar held Monday, Feb. 23 in the Astemo Auditorium. LS Cable employees attended the event, which also included four trainers. Clifford House, ĢƵ’s director of customized training, led an introduction on OSHA standards (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Participants learned about the proper maintenance and use […]
Get’cha Head in the Game Laura Brown Evans, Small Business Center director; Araminta Burns, administrative assistant II; and Tameka Kenan-Norman, executive director of public information and institutional advancement, joined more than 200 professionals at the Women’s Leadership Conference in Rocky Mount, organized by the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce. Held March 19 at the […]
