From New Mom to New Career: Breanna Hampton’s Return to SCC
A Southeastern Community College student turns determination into a career through hands-on training, balancing motherhood, education, and a life-changing healthcare internship.
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New Fund Established to Support SCC Small Business Center and Honor Local Entrepreneur’s Legacy
Southeastern Community College has established the Sally McKenzie Page High Fund to support the Small Business Center and honor a local entrepreneur’s legacy. The fund will provide ongoing resources for small business owners and recognize outstanding community-driven entrepreneurs in Columbus County.
FLEX Online makes remote learning a viable option at SCC
FLEX Online at Southeastern Community College gives students the freedom to earn degrees, diplomas, and certificates from anywhere. With flexible scheduling, supportive instructors, and career-focused programs, online learning at SCC makes balancing education, work, and life easier than ever.
SCC to host second PILLS Academy for rising high school juniors and seniors this summer
Southeastern Community College will host its second PILLS Academy this summer in partnership with UNC Chapel Hill’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy. This free, hands-on camp gives rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore careers in pharmacy through interactive labs, expert panels and mentorship.
SCC summer and fall registration begins April 1
With in-person, online, Career and College Promise and day/evening options available, Southeastern Community College is ready to serve Columbus County with life-changing, career-readiness programs for the summer and fall terms. Starting April 1, current and future students are encouraged to register for classes to ensure the schedule that best fits their life. With a full staff of advisors and financial aid representatives, the Student Services office is ready to serve in A-building.
SCC’s History Collection accepted into Traveling Archivist Program at Williamson Library
The Southeastern Community College History Collection housed in the Williamson Library was accepted into the Traveling Archivist Program, a national initiative to help repositories improve preservation and access for archival collections. The Traveling Archivist Program is administered by the State Archives of North Carolina with funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The Williamson Library’s history collection will gain federally funded materials and guidance to preserve photos and campus publications dating back more than 60 years ago.
Over 3,400 K-8 students test drive local jobs at first ever Careers on Wheels event
More than 3,400 kindergarten through 8th grade students went face-to-face with local business owners, industry partners and public safety officials at the first Careers on Wheels event at Southeastern Community College on March 23. In partnership with Columbus County Schools, Careers on Wheels put students in the driver’s seat of many hands-on technical careers found in Columbus County.
Summer sizzles at SCC with high school and youth camps and classes
Southeastern Community College is the place to be this summer with camps, classes and activities for high school, middle school and elementary school students. Whether it’s earning course credit for a curriculum program, learning a new skill or making good use of a fun and productive summer, SCC has something for everyone.
SCC Plant Sale kicks off April 1–2 at campus greenhouse
Southeastern Community College will host its second annual Spring Plant Sale fundraiser on April 1 and 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the campus greenhouse next to the Cartrette Building. All proceeds will support students in the Agribusiness Technology program. Agribusiness instructor Dawn Hinshaw said the sale will feature a wide selection of vegetables and bedding plants like those found in traditional garden centers.
Wood leads new Pathway to Employment initiative; has eyes on state-wide implementation
Leading the way on the Pathway to Employment (PTE) Alignment Project, Southeastern Community College’s Cristian Wood will direct a cohort of 14 community colleges within the North Carolina Community College System. As the host college for the project, SCC’s own success with PTE courses will be a model for other colleges to follow.