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Electrical Lineman Program Coordinator and Instructor David Ward stands near the electrical lineman power pole lab area on campus.
Ward brings 40+ years of experience to SCC’s Electrical Lineman program as new coordinator and instructor
David Ward, a Whiteville native, is Southeastern Community College’s new Electrical Lineman Program Coordinator and Instructor. He brings more than 40 years of electrical lineman experience, in addition to being a heavy equipment operator with a commercial driver’s license. While on the brink of retirement, Ward decided that his career was not over yet, and he wants to pass on his electrical lineman knowledge to the next generation.
Two students stand together in T-building during the Career Expo and Apprenticeship Day event.
SCC hosts Career Expo and Apprenticeship Day for students and community
In partnership with Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools, Southeastern Community College hosted its annual Career Expo and Apprenticeship Day on April 29, bringing together 37 businesses and hundreds of students and community members on campus. The event connected employers with high school students from Whiteville High School, South Columbus High School, West Columbus High School, East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School, Thomas Academy and Columbus Career and College Academy. SCC students and members of the Columbus County community also attended throughout the day.
SCC’s 2026 Graduation Commencement
SCC’s 2026 Graduation Commencement
Southeastern Community College will hold its 2026 graduation ceremony on Friday, May 8, at 9:00 a.m. on the front lawn. Celebrate the Class of 2026 with important details on cap and gown pickup, rehearsal, special guest tickets, and the full graduation day schedule.
SECU scholarship recipients standing with SCC employees and SECU Foundation holding an $18,000 check.
SCC students honored at annual SECU Foundation scholarship ceremony
Southeastern Community College honored 31 student scholarship recipients during the annual SECU Foundation Award Ceremony, celebrating two People Helping People scholarship recipients and 29 Bridge to Career scholarship recipients. The SECU Foundation also presented an $18,000 check to support SCC’s Bridge to Career scholarship program.
SCC Adult Learner Student sitting at computer in library. SCC FLEX - Fully Online Programs.
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.
An SCC student stands confident. Register by April 29th for a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card.
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. 
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