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dr. jenkins awarding certificate at camp graduation
72 Certifications Earned as SCC’s High School Summer Camp Students Graduate
Fifty-six students completed the five-week program, which ran Monday through Thursday and offered hands-on training in six key career areas: agribusiness, automotive systems technology, construction, engineering, healthcare, and welding. Campers received instruction from SCC, Columbus County Schools, and Whiteville City Schools—strengthening the long-standing partnership between the college and local school districts.
Groundbreaking STEM
SCC to break ground on $22 million transportation STEM lab Aug. 18
Responding to the economic needs of Columbus County, the Automotive Systems Technology and Truck Driver Training programs at Southeastern Community College will gain a new $22 million 22,000 square foot workforce training facility. SCC will break ground for this new transporation STEM lab facility on Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.  
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High school summer campers meet HR directors at game day event
The quarter-annual HR Director’s Breakfast Meeting and high school summer camps joined forces on July 24 for a game day event on the Nesmith Student Center lawn. In lieu of a regular breakfast meeting, human resource directors from Southeastern Community College industry partners set up information booths, while high school campers participated in a cornhole tournament.  
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SCC shares ‘best practices’ with Rockingham Community College on high school summer camps with visit and tour
It was a day of academic collaboration among five institutions when Southeastern Community College, Rockingham Community College, Rockingham County Schools, Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools came together to talk career and technical education centered around SCC’s high school summer camps program. Dr. Sylvia Cox, President of RCC and former SCC Executive Vice President, traveled with her leadership team along with representatives of RCS to SCC on July 21. 
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SCC brings ‘one stop shop’ to Adult Learner Open House on July 17
As part of the fifth cohort of NC Reconnect, Southeastern Community College hosted its first Adult Learner Open House on July 17 in the Williamson Library. The open house event acted as a one stop shop for adult learners to apply to SCC, register for classes, get help with financial aid and learn about on-campus resources. 
Archimedes Bacud
Changing Lives, One Family at a Time
In his fifties and new to the U.S., Archimedes Bacud found purpose, support, and a new path at SCC. Now he’s preparing for a healthcare career—and inspiring his daughter, Rishayna, who just graduated from SCC with a 4.0 and is heading to UNC to become a dentist. Their story shows the power of education to change lives, one family at a time.
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SCC partners with faith-based community to educate public on NC Reconnect
A statewide initiative known as NC Reconnect is working to increase enrollment at North Carolina’s community colleges by helping adult learners return to school and complete their education. Southeastern Community College values Columbus County’s churches and faith-based community, and the college has joined forces with them to educate the public about NC Reconnect's resources.  
Markell Simmons
A Second Chance, A Stronger Self

After a shift in direction and a leap of faith, Markell Simmons found clarity, confidence, and community at Southeastern Community College. From walk-on baseball player to future mental health counselor, his story proves that second chances can lead to powerful new beginnings.

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