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Driven to Succeed: Automotive Grad Adam Heckman Celebrates a Decade of Employment
Dec 8, 2025 For Adam Heckman, a graduate of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Automotive Systems Technology degree program, his education im
From »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ to NC State: How Nicolle Starnes Built a Future in Engineering for Herself and Her Family
Dec 1, 2025 When Nicolle Starnes enrolled at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, she was returning to school after years away and balancing life as a mother of five.
From Student to Business Owner: How »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC Helped Catrina Mack Cook Build Her Future in Early Childhood Education
Nov 5, 2025 When Catrina Mack Cook enrolled at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the lives of young children. What she didn’t yet know was just how far her education—and the encouragement she received along the way—would take her.
Building Skills for the Future: How the Volt Center Helped Chris Switzer Advance His Trade
Nov 5, 2025 For Chris Switzer, the Volt Center at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ offered more than just a class—it provided the foundation for a hands-on career in a growing field.
From the Bedside to the Operating Room: How »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC Helped Launch Akiim Allen’s Healthcare Career
Nov 5, 2025 For Akiim Allen, earning his Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ was just the beginning of a remarkable journey in healthcare. Akiim graduated in 2020, a time when the world—and the world of healthcare—was rapidly changing.
From Early College to Honors: How »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Prepared Dominic Bradfield for What’s Next
Oct 20, 2025 When Dominic Bradfield graduated with his associate in arts degree in 2025, he already had a head start on his academic journey—and the confidence to take on new challenges.
From the Newsroom to Public Service: »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Alum Trevor Dunnell’s Journey in Communications
Oct 16, 2025 When Trevor Dunnell enrolled at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, he knew he wanted a career that allowed him to connect with people and tell meaningful stories. What he didn’t yet know was just how far that path in communications would take him.
How TRIO Helped »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Alumna Shanyia Howard Find Strength in Her Journey
Oct 6, 2025 When Shanyia Howard enrolled at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, she knew she was taking the first step toward building a brighter future. What she didn’t anticipate was how much her time at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ would shape her academic discipline, personal confidence, and long-term goals.
From Classroom to City Hall: Mayor Jeffrey Odham Reflects on His »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Experience
Oct 1, 2025 When Jeffrey Odham walked across the stage at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ in 2007 to receive his associate in applied science in Marketing and Business Administration, he was completing a journey that began a decade earlier.
From »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ to the Classroom: Xena Casey’s Path in Early Childhood Education
Sep 29, 2025 For Xena Casey, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ was the first step toward a career dedicated to helping children learn and grow. Her studies gave her the skills, confidence, and experiences that opened doors in the early childhood field and inspired her to continue her education beyond graduation.
From Uncertainty to Purpose: How »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Helped Alumna Rodnekia Stewart Find Her Path
Sep 18, 2025 When Rodnekia Stewart began at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ in 2014, she admits she initially started out having no idea what she wanted to become. Balancing two jobs while taking classes, she was just trying to keep moving forward.Have questions?
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