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Friday, September 13, 2019 NCC CAMPUS, COMMUNITY REMEMBER 9/11 The campus and community gathered at NCC's Continuing Education and Public Services Building on Wednesday to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Local heroes were honored during the dedication ceremony for the new first responder memorial wall. Rocky Mount Fire Chief Corey Mercer was the guest speaker. 9/11 Ceremony & Dedication Photos | Ceremony Video | Rocky Mount Telegram Article HILLIS SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED BY NCC ALUM Jonathan Hillis of Rocky Mount is living the dream. As an apprentice lineman with FB Timberline, he travels the country, seeing new sights and doing work he never imagined possible. Hillis enrolled in Nash Community College’s 16-week Electric Line Construction Technology academy in January. “I wanted to work with my hands. I wanted to do work that matters. And I wanted to work for a company that appreciates me,” he said. “The training at Nash was everything I had hoped it would be.” A previous graduate of NCC, Hillis refers to Nash Community College as 'home'. “I knew nothing about electricity or line construction a year ago, but the program prepared me at the highest level for the work I am doing today. Now, I can literally build power lines from the ground up,” he said. With the desire to support others pursuing their dream, Jonathan Hillis recently established a scholarship through the Nash Community College Foundation to assist deserving students as they prepare for a career in the utility industry. The Jonathan Hillis Line Technology Merit Award will acknowledge the outstanding academic merit of NCC Electric Line Construction Technology students. Continue Reading... NCC PLANS 30TH GOLF CLASSIC Plans are being finalized for the 30th Annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount. Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day aimed at making a difference in students’ lives and preparing students for meaningful careers. “Our local area is growing, and I am excited about the positive things happening with new industries, activities and social events,” NCC Vice President of Economic Development/Chief Economic Development Officer and 2019 Tournament Chair Wendy Marlowe said. “Both new and existing industry partners require skilled workers to fill the increased employment opportunities in our communities. The 2019 Scholarship Golf Classic allows Nash Community College to offer improved educational support and grow our workforce pipeline.” Continue Reading... Don't miss your opportunity to learn some great culinary skills in these upcoming cooking classes: One Pot Meals, Quick Breads and Spreads, Appetizers, and Fit Fare. View page 15 of the Continuing Education Fall 2019 Class Schedule at http://bit.ly/2NNUwc4 for complete class details. For more information email coned@nashcc.edu or call 252-451-8216. Register today! TONIGHT! It's a Nash County rumble as the 2-1 Northern Nash Knights travel to the 1-1 Nash Central Bulldogs. Join The Lucas Boyz on Big Bang Radio LIVE at studio67ncc.com. Pregame show starts at 6:30 PM with Kickoff at 7 PM! DON'T MISS IT! © 2019 Nash Community College. All Rights Reserved.
Friday, September 13, 2019
NCC CAMPUS, COMMUNITY REMEMBER 9/11
The campus and community gathered at NCC's Continuing Education and Public Services Building on Wednesday to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Local heroes were honored during the dedication ceremony for the new first responder memorial wall. Rocky Mount Fire Chief Corey Mercer was the guest speaker.
9/11 Ceremony & Dedication Photos | Ceremony Video | Rocky Mount Telegram Article
HILLIS SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED BY NCC ALUM
Jonathan Hillis of Rocky Mount is living the dream. As an apprentice lineman with FB Timberline, he travels the country, seeing new sights and doing work he never imagined possible.
Hillis enrolled in Nash Community College’s 16-week Electric Line Construction Technology academy in January. “I wanted to work with my hands. I wanted to do work that matters. And I wanted to work for a company that appreciates me,” he said. “The training at Nash was everything I had hoped it would be.” A previous graduate of NCC, Hillis refers to Nash Community College as 'home'.
“I knew nothing about electricity or line construction a year ago, but the program prepared me at the highest level for the work I am doing today. Now, I can literally build power lines from the ground up,” he said.
With the desire to support others pursuing their dream, Jonathan Hillis recently established a scholarship through the Nash Community College Foundation to assist deserving students as they prepare for a career in the utility industry. The Jonathan Hillis Line Technology Merit Award will acknowledge the outstanding academic merit of NCC Electric Line Construction Technology students. Continue Reading...
NCC PLANS 30TH GOLF CLASSIC
Plans are being finalized for the 30th Annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount. Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day aimed at making a difference in students’ lives and preparing students for meaningful careers.
“Our local area is growing, and I am excited about the positive things happening with new industries, activities and social events,” NCC Vice President of Economic Development/Chief Economic Development Officer and 2019 Tournament Chair Wendy Marlowe said. “Both new and existing industry partners require skilled workers to fill the increased employment opportunities in our communities. The 2019 Scholarship Golf Classic allows Nash Community College to offer improved educational support and grow our workforce pipeline.” Continue Reading...
Don't miss your opportunity to learn some great culinary skills in these upcoming cooking classes: One Pot Meals, Quick Breads and Spreads, Appetizers, and Fit Fare. View page 15 of the Continuing Education Fall 2019 Class Schedule at http://bit.ly/2NNUwc4 for complete class details.
For more information email coned@nashcc.edu or call 252-451-8216. Register today!
TONIGHT! It's a Nash County rumble as the 2-1 Northern Nash Knights travel to the 1-1 Nash Central Bulldogs. Join The Lucas Boyz on Big Bang Radio LIVE at studio67ncc.com. Pregame show starts at 6:30 PM with Kickoff at 7 PM! DON'T MISS IT!
© 2019 Nash Community College. All Rights Reserved.